Property Description
Welcome to 580 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, NY. This commercially zoned N-3E vacant lot measures 14,850 sq.ft, with 135 ft. of frontage. The lot has one curb cut at Dewey Ave. and two curb cuts along Kensington Ave. — 580 Kensington Ave – N-3E Zoning Overview
Under Buffalo’s Green Code, the N-3E (Mixed-Use Edge) zoning allows for a range of residential and light commercial uses ideal for neighborhood-scale development. Industrial or outdoor storage uses are not permitted, but many income-generating options are allowed by right, reducing risk and delays.
++++Top Investment-Friendly Uses++++
//***Mixed-Use Residential + Commercial – Apartments or live-work units above retail/office space. Multiple income streams, potential subsidies/tax credits, fits neighborhood without a variance.***//
//***Small-Scale Multi-Family Housing – Duplex, triplex, or 4+ units. Steady rental income, strong demand for mid-density housing, potential for new or modular builds.***//
//***Office/Co-Working Space – Professional offices for small businesses and remote workers. Lower build-out cost than retail, can be standalone or part of mixed-use.***//
//***Retail/Food Service – Café, boutique, salon, or takeout spot. Walkable location, local operator appeal, can pair with upstairs residential.***//
//***Community Services/Nonprofits – Daycare, tutoring, health clinic, or support services. Long-term tenants with stable funding; potential grants and LIHTC partnerships.***//
//—Development Formats—//
//#2–3 story infill construction with street frontage#//
//#Modular/prefab for faster, lower-cost builds#//
//#Green redevelopment with NYSERDA incentives#//
//-!-Investor Selling Points-!-//
//++__Prime location near MLK Park, ECMC, and public transit__++//
//++__Market demand for affordable rentals and community-scale businesses__++//
//++__Flexible zoning allows valuable uses without special approvals.__++//
//$$$—Great location with close proximity to ECMC (Erie County Medical Center), Burgard High School, Dewey Ave. Playground, Sister’s Hospital, the Northland Workforce Center, and the 33 expressway.$$$—// Invest in Buffalo! SHOW AT WILL
