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    2048 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14208

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    Five-story, 77,000+ SF building ready for redevelopment near Canisius University.

    Type:OFFICE
    Property size:
    77,000 SF
    Added:
    May 14, 2026
    Days on Market:
    14
    Last Refresh:
    May 14 at 9:18 pm

    Property Features for 2048 Main St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    77,000 SF
    Property subtype
    OFFICE

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    Listing Contact
    Richard J. Schechter
    Richard J. Schechter

    Listing agent Richard J. Schechter License #30SC0879149

    Listing office Cushman & Wakefield | Pyramid Brokerage - Buffalo

    Listing date May 14, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime location adjacent to Canisius University and the NFTA Metro Rail Humboldt Station.
    • Delivered in shell condition, offering a clean slate for redevelopment.
    • Significant size: 77,000+ square foot neo‑gothic building.
    • Excellent access to transportation: immediate access to NYS Route 33.
    • Surface parking lots in front of and behind the building.
    • Well‑positioned for adaptive reuse (residential, mixed‑use, office, or institutional).

    Overview

    This five-story, neo-gothic building offers over 77,000 square feet of space. The interior has been fully gutted and is delivered in shell condition, presenting a clean slate for redevelopment. Surface parking lots are located in front of and behind the building. The property has frontage and access along Main Street via a reciprocal easement with Canisius University. Immediate access to NYS Route 33 provides efficient connectivity to Downtown Buffalo and the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. The property is adjacent to the NFTA Metro Rail Humboldt Station, offering convenient public transit access. Located within Buffalo’s established Parkside/Delaware Park neighborhood, the building is situated along the Canisius University campus, which serves approximately 2,400+ students across more than 100 academic programs. It is proximate to major cultural and recreational anchors, including Delaware Park, the Buffalo Zoo, and the Albright-Knox Art Museum. The property is well-positioned for adaptive reuse, including residential, mixed-use, office, or institutional redevelopment.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Canisius University Lyons ... Association / Organization

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Buffalo
    County
    Erie
    State
    New York
    Longitude
    -78.852346
    Latitude
    42.926953

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Five-story, 77,000+ SF building ready for redevelopment near Canisius University.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 2048 Main St Buffalo, NY.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location adjacent to Canisius University and the NFTA Metro Rail Humboldt Station.; Delivered in shell condition, offering a clean slate for redevelopment.; Significant size: **77,000+ square foot neo‑gothic building.**
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    Real Estate License ID: 30SC0879149
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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