This expansive 46,363 sq. ft. former school facility offers a rare large-format redevelopment opportunity in a well-established South Buffalo neighborhood. Situated on a 0.86-acre lot with dual access from Davidson Avenue and Hastings Avenue, the property provides ample on-site parking along with additional yard and outdoor space suitable for programmatic or future site enhancements.
Currently occupied as an educational facility, the building includes 13 generously sized classrooms measuring approximately 500-610 sq. ft. each. A standout amenity is the 6,500+/- sq. ft. gymnasium with a full basketball court, complemented by impressive 18' ceiling heights and wide 20' corridors that support high-capacity circulation. The property includes three women's bathrooms, three men's bathrooms, and one single bathroom. There is also a fourth-floor attic level not counted in the stated square footage, offering potential for additional units or usable space through conversion.
A series of recent capital improvements enhances the building's operational profile, including energy-efficient lighting upgrades (2024), renovated bathrooms with modern fixtures (2023), refreshed interior paint (2023), new stair treads and carpeting (2022), and a boiler replacement (2019). All exterior doors have been replaced within the last five years.
The property is well-suited for a wide range of adaptive-reuse concepts, including housing conversion, educational or institutional use, community facilities, professional offices, religious organizations, or other mission-driven redevelopment. The site qualifies for New York State's Affordable Home Ownership Program, offering subsidies up to $200,000 per unit - an exceptional incentive for residential redevelopment. Additional creative tax structuring may be available due to the non-profit seller.
Some deferred maintenance items have been noted, including roof leaks, damaged ceiling tiles, and foundation weeping during heavy rains. These considerations present an opportunity for value-add repositioning aligned with the property's scale, location, and incentive eligibility.
Michael Foster, Broker | NY #49F00966562 | 16 Warren Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217
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