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Investment Highlights

  • Large, Open Floor Plan
  • Water Views
  • 10'-14' Ceiling Height
  • Corner Lot
  • Masonry Construction

Executive Summary

Positioned at one of Buffalo’s most dynamic redevelopment corridors, 1280 Niagara St presents a rare opportunity to transform a landmark industrial property in the heart of the city’s ongoing resurgence. This impressive three-story, approximately 35,000 sqft all brick building occupies a prominent corner lot at Niagara St and Auburn Ave, surrounded by a thriving collection of revitalized commercial buildings, local businesses, and new investment throughout the neighborhood.
Rich with character, the property offers a flexible layout suitable for a wide variety of uses, including industrial, retail, office, mixed-use, or residential apartment conversion. Interior ceiling heights range from approximately 10 to 14 feet, creating expansive and adaptable floor plans that can accommodate modern tenant demands while preserving the building’s historic appeal.
Large, oversized windows flood the interior with natural light, complemented by a central light well that enhances the open and airy atmosphere throughout the building. Select areas offer views of the Niagara River, adding a unique amenity rarely found in urban redevelopment opportunities of this scale.
The property is well equipped with practical infrastructure, including a loading dock, service elevator, dry sprinkler system and 3 phase electrical, providing a strong foundation for future development and occupancy. Its highly visible corner location, substantial square footage, and solid masonry construction make it an ideal canvas for investors, developers, and owner-users seeking to capitalize on Buffalo’s continued growth and revitalization.

Property Facts

Price $799,000
Price Per SF $23.16
Sale Type Investment or Owner User
Sale Conditions
Deferred Maintenance
  • High Vacancy Property
  • Redevelopment Project
  • Building in Shell Condition
Property Type
Industrial
  • General Retail Storefront Retail/Residential
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • OfficeLoft Creative Space
Lot Size 0.25 AC
Rentable Building Area 34,494 SF
No. Stories 3
Year Built 1903
Parking Ratio 0.12/1,000 SF
Clear Ceiling Height 14’
No. Dock-High Doors/Loading 1
Opportunity Zone Yes
Zoning N-1S - Light Industrial, Residential, Retail, Office

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Skylights

Utilities

  • Lighting
  • Gas - Natural
  • Water - City
  • Sewer - City
  • Heating - Gas
Fairly walkable
50/100
Exceptionally drivable
90/100
Some public transit
40/100
Fairly bikeable
50/100
  • Listing ID: 41191627

  • Date on Market: 7/7/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1280 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213

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Redevelopment Opportunity - Buffalo, NY | 1280 Niagara St

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