BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A property owner was found guilty of more than 50 housing violations across multiple properties in Allentown, according to a court decision issued on Monday.
Several properties located across Buffalo’s Fillmore District were neglected for years, including 2 St. Louis Place, 102 Johnson Park, 42 Cottage Street and 377 Maryland Street. On Sept. 10, property owner Charles Dobucki failed to appear in court for these cases.
Buffalo Housing Court found Dobucki guilty of 55 housing violations and issued a bench warrant for his failure to appear in court. He faces up to $82,500 in fines and is scheduled to be sentenced in November.
Landlord arrested after neglecting Allentown property on St. Louis Place
Dobucki was previously arrested in 2025 after 2 St. Louis Place sat vacant for years. Across the street from the property, two prominent Allentown artists were found dead inside their home last year…