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Restored Triplex with Detached Garage

186 Bird Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213

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$489,900

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Buffalo, NY

Property size:

3,199 SF

Lot size:

0.16 Acres

HighLights

Historic 3‑unit property at 186 Bird Ave, built in 1880
Detached 5‑bay garage with 1,127 SF, plus an attached 1‑car garage and fully enclosed driveway
Major exterior improvements include repointed brick and a tear‑off roof
Three units include original details like natural woodwork and fireplace; attached porch and private patio space
Upgrades include newer boilers, updated electric service, and circuit breaker panels
Upstairs unit was previously rented for $2,000/month; includes in‑unit laundry and stainless appliances

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Thomas R Needham

Pending

$489,900

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Buffalo, NY

Property size:

3,199 SF

Lot size:

0.16 Acres

Added:: May 11, 2026
Days on Market:: 56
Last Refresh:: Jul 5 at 11:06 pm

Property Features for 186 Bird Avenue

General Information

Property type: Residential Multi Family
Property subtype: Other
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Rooms: Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 2, Basement
Parking features: Garage
Patio and Porch features: Porch
Interior features: Attic, CeilingFans, NaturalWoodwork
Exterior features: Balcony, FullyFenced
Fencing: Fenced
Fireplace: 1
Appliances: GasWaterHeater
Standard status: Pending
APN: 140200-088-670-0003-062-000
Size: 3,199 SF
Lot size: 0.16 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount: 2574

Utilities

Heating system: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Other (Heating)
Water source: Public

Building Details

Year built: 1880
Floors in Building: 2
Number of units: 3
Flooring type: Varies, Tile, Hardwood
Building materials: AtticCrawlHatchwaysInsulated, CompositeSiding, CopperPlumbing
Architectural style: Other

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Thomas R Needham

Listing agent Thomas R Needham License #10401239962

Listing office Keller Williams Realty WNY 5500 Main St. Ste. 108, Williamsville, NY

Listing date May 11, 2026

MLS# B1680776 Listing URL

Copyright © 2026 New York State Alliance of MLSs, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

HighLights

Historic 3‑unit property at 186 Bird Ave, built in 1880
Detached 5‑bay garage with 1,127 SF, plus an attached 1‑car garage and fully enclosed driveway
Major exterior improvements include repointed brick and a tear‑off roof
Three units include original details like natural woodwork and fireplace; attached porch and private patio space
Upgrades include newer boilers, updated electric service, and circuit breaker panels
Upstairs unit was previously rented for $2,000/month; includes in‑unit laundry and stainless appliances

Overview

Located on historic Bird Avenue in Buffalo, this restored three-unit property combines original character with modern updates. The property includes a detached five-bay garage offering 1,127 square feet of space suitable for parking five vehicles, a workshop, studio, storage, or other creative uses. The garage has repointed brick, insulated doors, a tear-off roof, glass block windows, and concrete floors. An attached one-car garage, privacy fencing, and a metal gate enclose the driveway area. The first floor contains two rental units. The front apartment is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit with natural light, woodwork, a fireplace, and French doors to a private front porch. The rear unit has two bedrooms and one bathroom, exposed brick, subway tile, hardwood floors, quad-pane windows, a private entrance, and outdoor space. The upstairs unit features in-unit laundry, stainless appliances, a dishwasher, hardwood floors, and a kitchen that opens to the dining area. A private second-floor patio provides outdoor space. The third floor includes a half bath and finished storage space that could be used as a home office, studio, gym, guest space, or additional living area. Quad-pane windows offer energy efficiency and sound insulation. Mechanical updates include newer boilers, updated electric service, and circuit breaker panels. The property size is 3,199 square feet on a lot of 0.1618 acres.

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up

Component	$	$/SF
Gross rent	$48.0k	$15.00
− Vacancy	−$2.6k	−$0.83
EGI	$45.3k	$14.17
− OpEx	−$13.6k	−$4.25
NOI	$31.7k	$9.92

3,199 SF · lease $15.00/SF/yr · vacancy 5.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use

Multifamily LT 5

$453.5K

$396.8K – $529.0K (±1% cap)

NOI $31,742 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.48%

Second Best

Apartment 5plus

$417.7K

$365.5K – $487.3K (±1% cap)

NOI $29,237 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.97%

Theoretical Best

Office A

$769.3K

$673.1K – $897.5K (±1% cap)

NOI $53,851 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.99%

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

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City: Buffalo
County: Erie
State: New York
Longitude: -78.892042
Latitude: 42.926135

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Triplexes
NY
Buffalo
14213
186 Bird Avenue

What type of property is this?

Triplex - Three-unit property with a five-bay detached garage.

Where is this triplex located?

The property is located at 186 Bird Avenue Buffalo, NY.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $489,900.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Historic 3‑unit property at 186 Bird Ave, built in 1880; Detached 5‑bay garage with 1,127 SF, plus an attached 1‑car garage and fully enclosed driveway; Major exterior improvements include repointed brick and a tear‑off roof

186 Bird Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Buffalo, NY

Property Features for 186 Bird Avenue

General Information

Taxes and HOA fees

Utilities

Building Details

We can help!

HighLights

Overview

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

Alternative Uses

Current Use by Public Records

Suggested Use

Location Insight

Nearby Similar for Sale

Flex Office/Warehouse with Drive-In Doors

Multi-Unit Office Building with Pylon Signage

Brick Live-Work Building with Apartment

Five-Unit Mixed-Use Building

Freestanding Auto Repair Shop

Turnkey Restaurant on Main Street

Four-Unit Brick Apartment Building

Versatile Commercial Building in Buffalo

Restaurant and Bar Building Opportunity

Mixed-Use Restaurant and Warehouse

Flexible Mixed-Use Building

Flexible Retail Office Building

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