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Investment Highlights

  • Interior fully gutted and delivered in shell condition, offering a clean slate for redevelopment. One (1) elevator in working condition
  • Immediate access to NYS Route 33, providing efficient connectivity to Downtown Buffalo and the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
  • Situated along the Canisius University campus, serving approximately 2,400+ students across more than 100 academic programs
  • Surface parking lots in front of and behind the building. Frontage and access along Main Street via a reciprocal easement with Canisius University
  • Adjacent to the NFTA Metro Rail Humboldt Station, offering convenient public transit access. Located within Buffalo’s established Parkside
  • Well-positioned for adaptive reuse, including residential, mixed-use, office, or institutional redevelopment

Executive Summary

Lyons Hall at 2048 Main Street represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly visible and architecturally significant redevelopment asset in one of Buffalo's most established corridors. Prominently positioned along Main Street in the Parkside/Delaware Park neighborhood, this five-story, 77,000 square foot neo-Gothic structure offers scale, character, and a flexible foundation for a wide range of adaptive reuse possibilities. With its rich history, substantial building footprint, and proximity to major institutions, transit, and cultural amenities, the property is well suited for residential, mixed-use, or institutional redevelopment. This offering combines irreplaceable architectural character with strong fundamentals, presenting a compelling long-term investment opportunity in a proven Buffalo submarket.

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Property Facts

Sale Type
Investment
Property Type
Office
Building Size
77,000 SF
Building Class
C
Year Built
1890
Percent Leased
100%
Building Height
5 Stories
Typical Floor Size
15,400 SF
Building FAR
1.21
Lot Size
1.46 AC
Zoning
D-E - Educational Campus
Moderately walkable
60/100
Exceptionally drivable
90/100
Some public transit
50/100
Fairly bikeable
50/100

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
140200-089-150-0001-002-121
Land Assessment
$880,161 CAD
Improvements Assessment
$12,277,244 CAD
Total Assessment
$13,157,405 CAD
  • Listing ID: 40075116

  • Date on Market: 2026-04-08

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 2048 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14208

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