Office Building with Drive-Up
New
For Sale
$1,149,900
3101 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215
Vacant commercial building with finished lower-level space, private offices, and N-3C zoning along Bailey Avenue.
Property Size8,396 SF
Lot Size0.31 Acres
Price / SF$136.96
Days on Market2
Property Features for 3101 Bailey Avenue
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
8,396 SF
Total Parking Spaces
10
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Zoning
N-3C
Additional Details
Road Access
Yes
Amenities
glass-enclosed offices
walk-in vault
drive-up teller/ATM lanes
finished basement
pitched roof
newer HVAC system
gas boiler
Building Details
Buildings
1
Building Size
8,396 SF
Owner Occupied
No
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Realty WNY
(716) 832-3300
Listed By:
MD Zahid Al Mamun · License #10401401589
(347) 357-4253
Source:
Nicholcityrealty
Added: Sep 1
Last Checked: Sep 1 at 9:13PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This vacant office building offers 8,396 square feet on a 13,639-square-foot lot at 3101 Bailey Avenue. The former banking area has 14-foot ceilings, while eight glass-enclosed offices support a range of professional layouts. Additional features include an 8' x 10' walk-in vault, two drive-up teller or ATM lanes, 400-amp electrical service, a pitched roof, newer HVAC, and a gas boiler. The fully finished basement includes 9-foot ceilings and multiple restrooms for additional workspace or storage. The property is being sold AS-IS.
The building fronts Bailey Avenue in Buffalo’s east side commercial corridor near the University District. Parking includes 10 off-street spaces, with additional on-street parking available for customers and employees. N-3C zoning is identified in the property information, and the building’s existing configuration includes office, banking, and retail-oriented improvements.
The building fronts Bailey Avenue in Buffalo’s east side commercial corridor near the University District. Parking includes 10 off-street spaces, with additional on-street parking available for customers and employees. N-3C zoning is identified in the property information, and the building’s existing configuration includes office, banking, and retail-oriented improvements.
Key Highlights
- 8,396‑square‑foot vacant office building on a 13,639‑square‑foot lot
- Eight glass‑enclosed offices and a finished basement with 9‑foot ceilings
- 14‑foot ceilings in the former banking and retail area
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$104,694
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
9.10%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$2,093,880
$2.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,495,629
$1.5M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,163,267
$1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 8,396 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$171.3K $20.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$31.7K −$3.77/SF
EGI
$139.6K $16.63/SF
− OpEx
−$34.9K −$4.16/SF
NOI
$104.7K $12.47/SF
Area
Buffalo, NY
Vacancy
18.50%
Lease Rate
$20.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$2,093,880
Cap Rate 7%
$1,495,629
Cap Rate 9%
$1,163,267
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$1.50M
$1.31M – $1.74M
NOI $104,694 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.10%
Second Best
Retail
$1.17M
$1.02M – $1.36M
NOI $81,782 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.11%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.02M
$1.77M – $2.36M
NOI $141,335 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.29%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
797
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 14215, NY
42,447
Population
19,203
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
4.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,843
Density / Sq Mi
$43,326
Median Household Income
$29,204
Median Earnings
$993
Median Rent
$102,800
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Buffalo, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Vacant commercial building with finished lower-level space, private offices, and N-3C zoning along Bailey Avenue.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 3101 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,149,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 8,396‑square‑foot vacant office building on a 13,639‑square‑foot lot; Eight glass‑enclosed offices and a finished basement with 9‑foot ceilings; 14‑foot ceilings in the former banking and retail area
