Ol' Wondermoth :: Communities Directory

Formed: 2001 Established: 2001

This page last updated:5/30/2012

Ol' Wondermoth

Buffalo, New York,

United States

Nickel City currently represents two coop houses in downtown Buffalo just off the Allentown strip.

The first of the Nickel City Coops in Buffalo NY, Ol' Wondermoth, at 208 North Street (corner of busy Elmwood Ave and North Street, Ol' Wondermoth is an anagram of North/Elmwood), is still going strong almost 10 years after we took ownership!

Ol' Wondermoth was formerly known as the Granger Mansion and, like many beautiful big buildings in Buffalo, sat empty because the millionaires that used to live in the city long ago moved out and few today have the money to maintain downtown mansions independently.

Together, though, and with our partnership with NASCO, WE CAN!

If you are looking for coop housing at a busy location, or would just like to visit, please contact us by visiting our website at http://nickelcitycoop.org/

Status: Active

Website: http://nickelcitycoop.org/

Contact:

Nickel City: Ol' Wondermoth
208 North Street
Buffalo, New York 14201 United States
Phone: 716-882-6003

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Former/Other Names: Nickel City

This page last updated:5/30/2012

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: please contact us at membership@nickelcitycoop.org

Affiliations: Ant Hill Cooperative

:: Bread and Roses Collective House

:: Nickel City Housing Cooperative

:: Ol' Wondermoth

:: Plankton House

Network Affiliations:

NASCO

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 14 Non-member Residents: (varies) Open to new members: Yes (always recruiting!)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (NCHC has a board made of members, but it is subject to the members and any member can join.)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (4 hours a week chores/cooking) Join Fee: Yes (membership deposit, $250) Regular Fees: Yes (monthly rent, variable, email us at membership@nickelcitycoop.org for more details)
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: The community (NASCO Properties, of which everyone is a member) Number of Residences: 1 (Ol' Wondermoth is one of two houses in the Nickel City Housing Cooperative)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian (flexible, but usually vegetarian) Alcohol Use: Used Often (currently a few brewers) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (outdoors)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): (up to the parents)

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