492 Pearl St - 4,088+/- SF RETAIL SPACE

For Lease

492 Pearl St, Buffalo, NY 14202

You can currently find 1 retail space(s) available for lease at 492 Pearl St - 4,088+/- SF RETAIL SPACE. Designated use type for space listed here includes street retail.

Space Available For Lease 1

Contacts

broker
Rick Recckio

Recckio Real Estate & Development

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 4,088 SF
  • Lot Size 0.08 Acre
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 1900
  • Year Renovated 2014
  • Date Updated Sep 8, 2025
This property is nestled in the heart of the bustling downtown district. Prime location is surrounded by a variety of amenities, including trendy restaurants, charming cafes, and boutique shops. Just steps away from the property, you'll find the historic Shea's Performing Arts Center, the lively Canalside entertainment district, and the picturesque Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. In addition to the area's rich cultural offerings, professionals will appreciate the proximity to major corporations and government offices, making this an ideal location for an office or office building investment. Whether for work or leisure, this dynamic neighborhood offers the perfect blend of convenience and excitement.This iconic all brick row house was the former Encore Restaurant located in a prime downtown spot in the heart of Buffalo booming theater and entertainment district near the Chippewa strip. 4,800+/- SF perfect for a triple treat as a restaurant, banquet facility and night club. Wide open floor plan. Solid brick exterior. Brand new roof and trusses. 30 year architectural shingles. Plenty of on & off street parking.The owner is open to either a sale or lease with possible tenant improvement. Great for a multitude of uses. Excellent opportunity for a seasoned operator.
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Highlights

  • Blank slate
  • Bus route and heavily trafficked by car and foot
  • Great Location
  • Located next door to a multi use property with retail & 100+ room hotel
  • Open to sale or lease

Getting around

  • 97/100

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  • 63/100

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  • 88/100

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Location

  • City Buffalo, NY
  • Neighborhood Downtown Buffalo
  • Zip Code 14202
  • Market Buffalo

Points of Interest

  • Lafayette Square

    0.42 miles

  • Metro Rail Station

    0.51 miles

  • Buffalo–Exchange Street Station

    0.98 miles

  • Canalside

    1.05 miles

  • Humboldt–Hospital

    2.65 miles

  • Abbott Bailey Loop

    3.32 miles

  • Marina Vista Apartments

    3.83 miles

  • Hertel & Wellington

    3.96 miles

  • Hertel & Starin

    4.08 miles

  • Hertel & Vorrhees

    4.12 miles

  • Downtown Trading Company

    0.49 miles

  • Tops

    0.66 miles

  • The Corner Store

    1.16 miles

  • Sunoco

    1.18 miles

  • Seneca One Stop

    1.21 miles

  • Speedway

    1.41 miles

  • Go Gas Outlet

    1.41 miles

  • First Line

    2.63 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    4.72 miles

  • ChargePoint

    5.70 miles

  • Augspurger Ramp

    0.23 miles

  • Delaware North Building Parking Garage

    0.23 miles

  • 589 Ellicott Lot

    0.35 miles

  • Mohawk Ramp

    0.38 miles

  • Allpro Parking

    0.45 miles

  • Court Franklin Lot

    0.51 miles

  • Fernbach Ramp

    0.53 miles

  • Roswell Park Ramp

    0.58 miles

  • Turner Ramp

    0.59 miles

  • Roswell Park Parking Ramp

    0.59 miles

  • Dinosaur Barbeque

    0.03 miles

  • Fresh Catch

    0.05 miles

  • Vice Restaurant

    0.06 miles

  • Downtown Bazaar

    0.15 miles

  • TGI Friday's

    0.18 miles

  • Patina 250

    0.19 miles

  • Toutant

    0.23 miles

  • Taqueria Ranchos Dos

    0.25 miles

  • Marble + Rye

    0.27 miles

  • Bella Ciao

    0.29 miles

  • Main Place Mall

    0.55 miles

  • Braymiller Market

    0.56 miles

  • Tops

    0.70 miles

  • Price Rite

    0.80 miles

  • Mineo & Sapio

    1.17 miles

  • Coast Guard Exchange

    1.25 miles

  • ALDI

    1.81 miles

  • Broadway Market

    1.82 miles

  • Lexington Co-op

    1.84 miles

  • Marka Halal Market

    2.02 miles

492 Pearl St Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    492 Pearl St is located in Downtown Buffalo, which is home to a total of 6 listing(s). The rent for retail space at 492 Pearl St is available upon request. Feel free to reach out using the contact form conveniently included on this page to find out more about what the property can offer for your business.

  • The property includes 4,800 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 4,800 square feet are Street Retail.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

    492 Pearl St was last renovated in 2014.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in Downtown Buffalo is 35. The average household income here is $48,260 per year.

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Recckio Real Estate & Development

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