Gothic Revival Church Redevelopment
929 Sycamore St, Buffalo, NY 14212
Late 19th-century church in Buffalo, NY, for residential redevelopment.
Type:Special Purpose
- Added:
- Nov 25, 2025
- Days on Market:
- 172
- Last Refresh:
- Apr 16 at 5:48 pm
Property Features for 929 Sycamore St
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Property subtype
- Special Purpose
Listing agent Rick Recckio License #NY #31RE0821429 (716) 998-4422
Listing office Recckio Real Estate & Development, Inc. (716) 998-4422
Listing date Nov 25, 2025
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HighLights
- Architectural and engineering plans are already in place for a 14‑unit residential development, preserving the historic exterior.
- Projected annualized income in excess of $700,000 with estimated monthly gross rents of $2,800 per unit.
- Potential eligibility for historic tax credits and favorable preservation economics.
- Strategically located minutes from Downtown Buffalo with direct access to major roadways (NY‑33, I‑190, I‑90).
- Proximity to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Canisius College, SUNY Buffalo State, and the University at Buffalo’s downtown campus.
- Located in an area surrounded by residential neighborhoods and emerging redevelopment projects.
Overview
The former Transfiguration Church, a late 19th-century Gothic Revival structure, presents a redevelopment opportunity. Architectural and engineering plans are in place to transform the site into a residential development featuring approximately 14 apartments while preserving the historic exterior. The redevelopment project has an estimated budget of $6.3 million, with projected monthly gross rents of $2,800 per unit and annualized income exceeding $700,000. The property is located on Buffalo’s East Side, minutes from Downtown Buffalo, with accessibility to major roadways including the Kensington Expressway (NY-33), the I-190, and I-90. It is less than two miles from the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and a short drive from Canisius College, SUNY Buffalo State, and the University at Buffalo’s downtown campus. KeyBank Center, Sahlen Field, and the LECOM Harbor Center are also nearby. The 16,983+/- SF site is surrounded by residential neighborhoods, emerging redevelopment projects, and diverse cultural communities. The building has suffered deterioration, including roof collapse and structural damage. The sellers would prefer to stay involved in the development after closing.
Property Profile
Insight Report
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Churches & religious facilities
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Buffalo
- County
- Erie
- State
- New York
- Longitude
- -78.8369
- Latitude
- 42.8979
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Late 19th-century church in Buffalo, NY, for residential redevelopment.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 929 Sycamore St Buffalo, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $135,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Architectural and engineering plans are already in place for a 14‑unit residential development, preserving the historic exterior.; Projected annualized income in excess of $700,000 with estimated monthly gross rents of $2,800 per unit.; Potential eligibility for historic tax credits and favorable preservation economics.
