Positioned at one of Buffalo’s most dynamic redevelopment corridors, 1280 Niagara St presents a rare opportunity to transform a landmark industrial property in the heart of the city’s ongoing resurgence. This impressive three-story, approximately 35,000 sqft all brick building occupies a prominent corner lot at Niagara St and Auburn Ave, surrounded by a thriving collection of revitalized commercial buildings, local businesses, and new investment throughout the neighborhood. Rich with character, the property offers a flexible layout suitable for a wide variety of uses, including industrial, retail, office, mixed-use, or residential apartment conversion. Interior ceiling heights range from approximately 10 to 14 feet, creating expansive and adaptable floor plans that can accommodate modern tenant demands while preserving the building’s historic appeal. Large, oversized windows flood the interior with natural light, complemented by a central light well that enhances the open and airy atmosphere throughout the building. Select areas offer views of the Niagara River, adding a unique amenity rarely found in urban redevelopment opportunities of this scale. The property is well equipped with practical infrastructure, including a loading dock, service elevator, dry sprinkler system and 3 phase electrical, providing a strong foundation for future development and occupancy. Its highly visible corner location, substantial square footage, and solid masonry construction make it an ideal canvas for investors, developers, and owner-users seeking to capitalize on Buffalo’s continued growth and revitalization.
Property Details
Price:
$799,000
MLS #:
B1696666
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
0
Type:
Commercial
Subtype:
Office
Subdivision:
West Side
Neighborhood:
buffalocity140200
Listed Date:
Jul 7, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
34,494
Total Sq Ft:
34,494
Lot Size:
10,914 sqft / 0.25 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1903
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Schools
School District:
Buffalo
Interior
Cooling
Other, See Remarks, Zoned
Flooring
Hardwood, Linoleum, Varies, Vinyl
Heating
Gas, Other, See Remarks, Zoned, Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water, Multiple Heating Units
Exterior
Building Features
Loading Dock
Construction Materials
Brick, Masonry, Other
Lot Features
Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Parking Features
Driveway, On Site
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Roof
Other, See Remarks
Security Features
Fire Sprinkler System
Stories
3
View
Water
Waterfront Features
River Access, Stream
Financial
Taxes
$17,885
Map
Community
- Address1280 Niagara Street Buffalo NY
- CityBuffalo
- CountyErie
- Zip Code14213
Subdivisions in Buffalo
- 200 Delaware Condo
- 770 West Ferry Condo
- 800 West Ferry Condo
- Admirals Walk Condo
- Allentown
- Appollos Stevens
- Bailey Estate
- Bailey Estates
- Bailey-Lovejoy
- Berkshire Terrace
- Bird Farm
- Black Rock
- Bronson Park
- Bryant Parish Condo
- Buffal0 Crk Reservation
- Buffalo
- Buffalo Creek Reservation
- Buffalo Crk
- Buffalo Crk Indian Reserv
- Buffalo Crk Reservation
- Buffalo Stove Works Prop
- Carriage Lane Condo Bldg
- Central Park
- City Centre Condo
- City Of Buffalo
- City/Buffalo
- Cold Springs
- Colvin Estates
- Colvin Park
- Colvin Park New 04
- Delaware District
- Delaware Tower
- Delaware Tower Condo
- Delaware Tower Condos
- Downtown
- Drexel Add
- Drexel Sub
- East Side
- Ebenezer Lands
- Elmwood
- Elmwood Strip
- Estate/James H Metcalfe
- Executive Condo
- Ferry
- Ferry Lt
- Fillmore Leroy
- First Ward
- Fruit Belt
- Gore
- Gore Tr
- Hamlin Park
- Highland Park
- Historic Warehouse Condo
- Holland Company’s Surv
- Holland Land
- Holland Land Co
- Holland Land Companies Su
- Holland Land Company
- Holland Land Company ‘s S
- Holland Land Company Surv
- Holland Land Company’s Su
- Holland Land Companys
- Holland Land Companys Sur
- Holland Land Cos Curv
- HOLLAND LAND COS SURV
- Holland Land’s Company Su
- Holland Lands Company’s S
- Homes Tr
- Hospital Hill
- Humboldt Park
- James Sperry’s Surv
- Jones
- Jones Tr
- Kaisertown
- Kensington
- Kensington Park
- Land Company’s Surv
- Lands/The Richmond Avenue
- Lang Field Sub Map #2
- Lee & Mcphersons Sub
- Lower West Side
- Manns Plan
- Marina Park Condo B Bldg
- Masten Park
- New York State Reservatio
- Niagara
- North Buffalo
- Parish
- Parish Tr
- Parkside
- Pasquale Condo
- Polonia
- Rivermist Dev Ph 1
- Riverside
- Schiller Park
- South Buffalo
- South Vlg/Black Rock
- St Marys Square Condo
- Steven’s Surv
- Stevens Surv
- University District
- University Heights
- University Park Sub
- Waterfront Village Pt I
- Waterfront Village Pt Ii
- West Side
- Willert Park
- Willert Park Village Ph 1
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Commercial in Buffalo as of Jul 16, 2026
118
Commercial Listed
156
Avg DOM
84
Avg $ / SqFt
$540,557
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 1280 Niagara Street Buffalo NY is a Commercial for sale in Buffalo, NY, 14213. It is listed for $799,000
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Buffalo, NY

