A. Wesley Brown poses for a picture with his mother, Lois Brown and Award at 2nd Annual Brick by Brick Awards.

Dining room in Days Park Commons with french doors leading to patio.

Skyline view on a snowy morning from Days Park Commons.

Living room in Days Park Commons with hardwood floors, gas fireplace and skyline view as seen above.

The awards honor the real estate industry's finest and focus on revitalizing the Buffalo-Niagara region. Below are the winners in their respective categories.

• Historic Renovation: Washington Market
• Best New Office or Development: Niagara Center
• Best Single Family Home: Waterford Mansion
• Best Restaurant or Retail: Papaya Restaurant
• Best Medical Complex: Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute Inc.
• Best New Construction: CertainTeed Corp.
• Best Educational Project: Buffalo Public School 307
• Best Restoration of Apartment, Townhouse or Condo: Days Park Commons

Address: 68-74 Days Park, Buffalo, NY 14201
Project: A long vacant series of residences, all in poor condition, were renovated into upscale apartments. All the conversion work done by the owner. Total of 21 units spread over four buildings.
Cost: $400,000
Owner: A. Wesley Brown
Construction Completed: April 2005

About Days Park Commons:
Discover one of the many treasures in the heart of downtown Buffalo, NY.  Days Park Commons offers fine living with many features that enhance your surroundings.  Living at Days Park Commons is an experience that is truly uncommon.  Nestled in the greenery of one of the original Frederick Law Olmsted parks, you'll find the outdoors as unique as the individually distinctive indoors. Days Park Commons is located in the Historic Allentown district close to convenient and eclectic shopping and vibrant nightlife.  In the summer, you'll be steps away from the best Buffalo festivals. Year-round, it's the place to be.