Property For Lease
Light Industrial & Office Space - 485 Cayuga Rd
ABOUT
Light Industrial & Office space available. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) is seeking proposals from responsive and responsible parties interested in leasing all or a portion of 17,897square feet of available space located at 485 Cayuga Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14225.
485 Cayuga Rd is a multi-tenant mixed use building with a diverse mix of office, industrial, athletic, retail, aeronautical, and storage spaces for lease located directly on the Buffalo Niagara International Airport grounds. Lease rates are “gross” which include common area maintenance, water, gas, and electric.
Available spaces include:
• Light Industrial – Suite 104 (Blue area on site plan)
11,188 sq ft – minimum rate of $10.60 per sq ft
• Office/Conference Room – Suite 102 (Yellow area on site plan)
608 sq ft – minimum rate of $12.99 per sq ft
• Office – Suites 100 (Red area on site plan)
3,138 sq ft – minimum rate of $12.99 per sq ft
• Office – Suites 101(Green area on site plan)
2,665 sq ft – minimum rate of $12.99 per sq ft
• Office – W-37 & W-38 (Pink area on site plan)
298 sq ft – minimum rate of $12.99 per sq ft
Term
The minimum initial term is two years, and the maximum is five years. Renewal options are negotiable.
Selection Criteria:
The successful proponent will be the party that commits to the greatest overall lease value, based on the amount of space proposed and compatibility of intended use. The location offers flexible configurations suitable for light industrial, storage, and office operations. The NFTA welcomes proposals for single or multiple spaces.
Insurance Requirements
At all times throughout the term of this Agreement, Tenant agrees to procure and maintain at its expense insurance of the kinds and in the amounts hereafter required, with insurance companies licensed to do business in New York State, covering all operations under this Agreement whether performed by it or its sub-tenants. The insurance companies affording coverage must be deemed acceptable to the Authority throughout the term of this contract. If any insurance company is deemed unacceptable to the Authority the Tenant agrees to procure and maintain at its expense coverage with an acceptable insurer as soon as notified by the Authority. The policies shall provide for a 30-day notice to the Authority prior to termination cancellation or change and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority shall be listed as Certificate Holder.
Prior to the execution of the Agreement, the Tenant shall supply the Authority certificate(s) of insurance providing evidence of insurance coverage for the Tenant for the following coverage:
- Commercial General Liability Insurance include coverage for property damage, bodily injury, personal injury and completed operations with a single limit of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 aggregate. The certificate shall name the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority as an additional insured.
- If any motor vehicle is used in the work, Auto Liability Insurance covers bodily injury and property damage with minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000. The certificate shall name the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority as an additional insured.
- Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of New York
- Coverage for damage to rented premises of $500,000.
Site Tours & Proposal Submission
To schedule a tour of the site, please contact:
Beth Clark
716‑855‑7413
Beth.Clark@nfta.com
Interested parties should submit a digital letter of interest/proposal to Property.Management@nfta.com. on or before September 16, 2026
Please include:
• The specific area(s) and square footage proposed
• Proposed rate per square foot
• Proposed term of the agreement
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