Four-Bay Auto
New
For Sale
$315,000
800 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215
Operating repair facility includes lifting equipment, inspection equipment, security features, and dedicated vehicle parking.
Property Size2,064 SF
Days on Market5
Property Features for 800 Kensington Avenue
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,064 SF
Property subtype
COMMERCIAL
Additional Details
Service Bays
4
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$2,472
Amenities
energy efficient lighting
security system
NYS inspection machine
hydraulic car lifts
Building Details
Building Size
2,064 SF
Listing Agency:
WNY Metro Roberts Realty
(716) 860-7579
Listed By:
Sherry Holtz · License #10401237951
(716) 860-7579
Source:
Highfallssir
Added: Aug 18
Changed: Aug 22
Last Checked: Aug 22 at 6:16AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This auto shop is occupied by an established auto repair business that has served the community for more than 40 years. The facility includes 4 bays, 2 hydraulic car lifts, an NYS inspection machine, and parking ability for 20+ vehicles. New energy-efficient lighting and a security system are also in place.
Located at 800 Kensington Avenue in Buffalo, the property offers an existing automotive service setup with equipment suited to ongoing repair operations. The owner may be willing to include some tools and inventory with the sale, subject to discussion.
Located at 800 Kensington Avenue in Buffalo, the property offers an existing automotive service setup with equipment suited to ongoing repair operations. The owner may be willing to include some tools and inventory with the sale, subject to discussion.
Key Highlights
- 4‑bay auto shop with 2 hydraulic car lifts
- Occupied by an auto repair business serving the community for more than 40 years
- Parking ability for 20+ vehicles
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
$20,105
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
6.38%
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%
$402,100
$402.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$287,214
$287.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$223,389
$223.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,064 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
$32.2K $15.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.5K −$1.68/SF
EGI
$28.7K $13.92/SF
− OpEx
−$8.6K −$4.17/SF
NOI
$20.1K $9.74/SF
Area
Buffalo, NY
Vacancy
10.80%
Lease Rate
$15.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$402,100
Cap Rate 7%
$287,214
Cap Rate 9%
$223,389
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$287.2K
$251.3K – $335.1K
NOI $20,105 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.38%
Second Best
Industrial
$206.5K
$180.7K – $241.0K
NOI $14,457 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.59%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$496.4K
$434.3K – $579.1K
NOI $34,745 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.03%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
4
Service bays
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
785
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
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 Retail in Buffalo, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Operating repair facility includes lifting equipment, inspection equipment, security features, and dedicated vehicle parking.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 800 Kensington Avenue Buffalo, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $315,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4‑bay auto shop with 2 hydraulic car lifts; Occupied by an auto repair business serving the community for more than 40 years; Parking ability for 20+ vehicles
