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This 0-bedroom, 0-bathroom single family at 3165 Main Street in Buffalo, NY is listed for $1,200,000 ($279 per sqft). Built in 1954, the home offers 4,305 sqft of living space on a 0.63 acres lot.
3165 Main Street is a restaurant building in the University District, a half mile from UB South Campus. "Lake Effect Diner" has been a long-established restaurant brand and location for decades. The Lake Effect Diner is 4,305 square feet with a capacity of 50 and potential for an additional 80 included in a design plan for an addition (blueprints available).
The Lake Effect Diner is, in part, a vintage, 1952 Mountain View Diner that was transported from Wayne Pennsylvania in 2001. The Vintage diner is the dining room while a new building was constructed that includes a large kitchen and full basement making up 2 stories of cooking, prep, and baking space.
The Lake Effect Diner has been featured on the Food Networks "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" twice, including recently in 2025. Newly updated, over equipped, and meticulously maintained. Restaurant will remain open until it is sold and closed.
Key Features
- Built in 1954
- 0.63 acre lot
- 2 stories
- 15 parking spaces
Property Details
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Monthly Cost Estimate
$6,418/mo
20% down · 6.5% · 30 years
Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.
Location
3165 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
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Questions & Answers
This 0-bedroom, 0-bathroom single family at 3165 Main Street is listed at $1,200,000 ($279/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $5,200 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.
Key features include: Built in 1954, 0.63 acre lot, 2 stories, 15 parking spaces.
This property is listed by Carmelo A Parlato and can be reached at 7163352227 or parlato.carmelo@gmail.com.








































