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Williamsville is home to a large portion of the Great Iroquois Trail, which was established in 1798 after being routed by a Seneca Indian.
Williamsville is located in north-central Erie County, northeast of the city of Buffalo, and is the only incorporated village within the Town of Amherst. The community's first mill still stands today, a relic from the days of yore, when village founder Jonas Williams built it in 1811. Back then, Williamsville was known as Williams Mills because of its proximity to Niagara Falls, which drew the first local miller, Jonas Williams, to build mills in the area. Jonas wasn't the only miller to see the benefits of the waterfall, and soon the area was bursting with stagecoach shops, taverns, inns and several other mills. The population grew and grew, until it poured into the thousands. As of 2010, Williamsville was home to 5,300 residents. See more
Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some Williamsville apartments offer parking options, either outside in a common area or within a private garage.
Ask about the stipulations around the parking. Those may include how many guests are allowed and where tenants park.
Some apartments may only allow parking in front of your own unit. Guest parking may be in a common area for up to one person.
If parking is scarce, look around the area before you sign a lease. Ample street parking in a neighborhood championed for its safety is probably fine. However, it’s probably not worth signing a lease if it means battling for daily parking for you and your guests.
Research whether you need a city permit to park in the neighborhood. Look into the associated costs and what to do about visitors who need parking.
Some tenants prefer garage parking near their units. However, an open-air lot may prove cheaper.
Keep in mind that the cost of wear and tear from parking outside can add up. It may be less expensive, in the long run, to look for an apartment with garage parking.