Offering Price: $4,600,000 ($90.91/SF)
Current Yield: 6.77% | Target Yield: 8.89%
5-Year Proforma Cap Rate: 8.50% (Exit Analysis)
Cash-on-Cash (Year 1): 8.77%
Leveraged IRR: 26.7% (based on 70% LTV)
Debt Service Coverage (DSC): 1.42x
Current Occupancy: 77.7%
Major Anchor: Crowley Webb (thru 2030)
Upside: 11,300 SF total vacancy (including 6th floor).
John Fletcher is pleased to exclusively present 268 Main Street (aka 256 Main Street), a premier 50,600 net-rentable-square-foot, multi-tenant office landmark situated in the heart of Buffalo’s Central Business District (CBD). Originally constructed in 1889, this six-story architectural gem seamlessly blends historic character with modern infrastructure, offering a stabilized investment with significant institutional-grade upgrades.
This property has been meticulously maintained and has undergone a comprehensive renovation program over the past ten years. Ownership has invested heavily in the building’s core systems to ensure long-term operational efficiency and tenant comfort. Recent updates include:
New Roof: Total replacement providing long-term peace of mind with a 90 MPH wind warranty.
Electrical: New building electric service in basement including power feed, lug limiter, and main breakers.
HVAC: Full modernization of HVAC systems in 2017 including new HVAC ceiling units on all floors, cooling tower and boilers in basement.
Common Areas: Stylishly updated interiors that honor the building’s heritage while meeting modern aesthetic standards.
Tenant Build-Outs: Recent high-end interior improvements tailored to professional service requirements.
The building is currently 77.7% occupied, anchored by Buffalo's largest marketing and communications agency Crowley Webb.
Anchor Stability: Crowley Webb has called this building home since 1990. They currently occupy 33,940 square feet (67.1%) with a lease commitment through December 31, 2030.
Diverse Income Stream: Complementary tenants include JR Militello Real Estate (3,700 SF) a tenant since 1999 and the Salty Dog Barber Shop (1,660 SF), providing a healthy mix of professional and retail-service traffic.
Market-Rate Leases: Current lease terms reflect prevailing and below market rates, offering an investor a transparent and reliable pro-forma from day one.
While the property is considered stabilized at its current occupancy, a unique opportunity exists on the 6th Floor. This 9,300-square-foot floorplate remains a "blank canvas." While currently vacant, it is included in the gross leasable area, offering a future owner the chance to capitalize on long-term market shifts or specialized creative-office demand in the CBD.
Positioned on a 0.214-acre parcel (SBL: 111.69-3-2) in the N-1D zoning district, the property sits in a high-visibility corridor along Main Street.
Parking & Access: While the property is optimized for its urban footprint, it benefits from immediate adjacency to a separately owned parking garage and surface lot.
Easements: The property holds a deeded easement through the adjacent garage for cooling tower and heat transfer shed access, ensuring ease of operations
268 Main Street represents a rare opportunity to acquire a "turn-key" historic asset in Buffalo’s resurgent downtown. With the heavy lifting of deferred maintenance already completed and a prestigious anchor tenant in place through 2030, this property is perfectly positioned for an investor seeking immediate cash flow and a pride-of-ownership landmark.
For more information or to schedule a private tour, please contact: John Fletcher - 716-698-8401 - john@fletchercapital.com Licensed Real Estate Broker, New York State