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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.

Agent Description

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

2 stories
15 spaces
1954

Amenities

A/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$6,418/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$868
Interest$5,200
Insurance$350

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

3165 Main Street

Buffalo, NY 14214

Property Details

Flooring

Concrete

Construction

BlownInInsulation Brick Block Masonry Concrete SprayFoamInsulation

Parking

Paved or Surfaced

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

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.

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Carmelo A Parlato

Agent at Gurney Becker & Bourne

(716) 335-2227

Listed by Gurney Becker & Bourne

MLS# B1657761· Source: listhub· Updated 88 days ago

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3165 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214

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