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1146 E Lovejoy Street, Buffalo, NY 14206

$665,000

0 beds 0 baths 12,212 sqft Built 190091 days on marketActive

About this home

Exceptional 9-unit investment opportunity in Buffalo's desirable Kaisertown neighborhood! This 12, 212 sq ft building features 2 three-bedroom and 7 two-bedroom apartments with minimal common areas, maximizing rental space. Current occupancy of 7 units with stable tenants who are current on leases and want to stay. Strong financials show $104, 340 potential gross income, $66, 124.55 NOI, delivering an impressive 9.94% cap rate at $700, 000 asking price. After debt service, projected annual cash flow of approximately $22, 000 with room for rent increases. Premium tenant amenities include separate gas/electric utilities, private entrances, in-unit laundry hookups, and off-street parking. Kaisertown offers the perfect blend of affordability and accessibility with excellent highway access via I-190 and I-90 for convenient commuting throughout Western NY and beyond. This close-knit, family-friendly neighborhood features walkable Clinton Street with local businesses, restaurants, and essential services. Outstanding location amenities include Lovejoy Pool across the street, adjacent laundromat, Carbone's Pizza less than a block away, walking distance to PS 43 school, nearby Buffalo Olde Brewery, and La Verdad Cafe. The Buffalo River provides recreational opportunities while Houghton Park and Seneca Bluffs offer additional outdoor activities. Positioned near emerging job centers like Larkinville and Riverbend Project, Kaisertown represents an "opportunity neighborhood" with strong potential for appreciation and rental growth. This turnkey investment combines immediate cash flow with long-term upside in Buffalo's evolving market.

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.15% APR.

Your estimated payment
$8,942/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$6,120
Principal + interest$4,267
Property tax + insurance$1,604
PMI / 2nd mortgage$249
Utilities
$5,952
Heating + cooling$2,823
Internet + TV + phone$140
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$0
Other (entertainment)
$140
$8,942/mo TLC
Budget$9,442/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$665,000
Down payment
$33,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$631,750
APR
7.15%

Quick facts

Type
COM
Style
Year built
1900
Lot size
0.2242 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Other, SeeRemarks
Cooling
Other, SeeRemarks
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$5,948
MLS #
B1601568
County
Erie

Home features

Roof
Flat, Membrane, Rubber
Sewer
PublicSewer

Lot features

Rectangular, RectangularLot

Neighborhood — 14206

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population22,90219,351,094299,088,112
Population Change Since1990-14.00%8.00%20.00%
Population Density4,713395
Male10,8489,381,926147,432,321
Female12,0549,969,168151,655,844
Never Married6,3694,946,39163,775,926
Married7,5057,166,701123,120,365
Separated8571,159,67312,639,686
Widowed2,2941,110,24515,467,586
Divorced1,8951,210,44823,075,029
Number Of House Hold10,2657,102,016111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.232.642.60
Medial Age39.4736.5335.46
Median House Hold Income$29,809$49,847$48,276
Average House Hold Income$36,589$70,032$63,629
P C I$16,489$26,569$24,529
M D I$26,747$42,210$41,133
A T H E$35,827$54,185$50,898
S T R8.75%4.00%
W C J72.43%81.55%77.74%
(Zip) Code
14206

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Listing information last refreshed 4/23/2025. Provided courtesy of Iconic Real Estate via Buffalo MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.