Industrial-Character Restaurant
For Lease
$1,400,000
301 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
Updated hospitality space with expansive interiors, multiple bars, and renovated commercial kitchen infrastructure.
Space SizeContact for details
Property Size9,290 SF
Days on Market20
Property Features for 301 Franklin Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
9,290 SF
Zoning
N1c, Commercial
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$17,408
Building Details
Building Size
9,290 SF
Year Built
1946
Buildings
1
Stories
2
Listing Agency:
716 Realty Group WNY LLC
(716) 331-5809
Listed By:
Evan C Knoer · License #10401405027
(716) 331-5809
Source:
Homeprocny
Added: Jul 27
Changed: Aug 14
Last Checked: Aug 14 at 2:19PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located at 301 Franklin Street in Buffalo’s Theater District, this approximately 9,290-square-foot restaurant and bar property combines an open interior plan with soaring ceilings and exposed structural elements. Originally built in 1946 as a motion picture film warehouse, the building retains an industrial architectural identity while offering multiple bar areas, renovated commercial kitchen infrastructure, offices, storage, restrooms, and existing utility connections.
The property is zoned N1c, Commercial, and supports continued hospitality use along with retail, office, cultural, and mixed-use residential opportunities subject to applicable approvals. It is one block from free above ground light rail and provides access to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Canalside, KeyBank Center, Sahlen Field, and the surrounding Theater District. Nearby employers, hotels, entertainment venues, and residential development contribute to an established urban commercial setting.
The property is zoned N1c, Commercial, and supports continued hospitality use along with retail, office, cultural, and mixed-use residential opportunities subject to applicable approvals. It is one block from free above ground light rail and provides access to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Canalside, KeyBank Center, Sahlen Field, and the surrounding Theater District. Nearby employers, hotels, entertainment venues, and residential development contribute to an established urban commercial setting.
Key Highlights
- Approximately 9,290 square feet of restaurant and bar space
- Originally constructed in 1946 as a motion picture film warehouse
- Open floor plan with soaring ceilings and exposed structural elements
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
6,152
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 14202, NY
3,850
Population
2,452
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
45%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
0.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,278
Density / Sq Mi
$47,990
Median Household Income
$36,936
Median Earnings
$709
Median Rent
$495,800
Median Home Value
Market
Lease Benchmarks for Buffalo, NY
$321 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$5.5–$985 /SF/Yr
Price Range
6,699 SF
Avg Space Size
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Buffalo, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Updated hospitality space with expansive interiors, multiple bars, and renovated commercial kitchen infrastructure.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 301 Franklin Street Buffalo, NY.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $1,400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 9,290 square feet of restaurant and bar space; Originally constructed in 1946 as a motion picture film warehouse; Open floor plan with soaring ceilings and exposed structural elements
