New Development in Buffalo, New York
630 development projects are moving through Buffalo, New York's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (231), commercial (30), residential (22), infrastructure (13). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-30.
Data through August 30, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionBuffalo projects (YTD 2026)
630
Project categories
7
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,112,786
Buffalo development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 231 |
| Commercial | 30 |
| Residential | 22 |
| Infrastructure | 13 |
| Institutional/Public | 7 |
| Mixed Use | 5 |
| Industrial | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Buffalo right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Use Permit - 3264 Main St | 3264 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14214 | Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-28 | — |
| 294 Louisiana Street | 294 Louisiana Street, Buffalo, NY, 14204 | Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-28 | — |
| Special Use - 1966 South Park | Buffalo, NY (City-level) | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-28 | — |
| Special Use - 3167 Bailey | 3167 Bailey, Buffalo, NY | Civic Actions,Commercial | continued | 2026-07-28 | — |
| Special Use - 478 (Aka 470) Elmwood | 478 (Aka 470) Elmwood, Buffalo, NY | Commercial,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-28 | — |
| Special Use Permit - 1680 Elmwood | 1680 Elmwood, Buffalo, NY | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-28 | — |
| Special Use Permit - 382 Abbott | 382 Abbott, Buffalo, NY | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-07-28 | — |
| Special Use Permit - 617 Fillmore | 617 Fillmore, Buffalo, NY | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-07-28 | — |
| Special Use Permit - 617 Fillmore | 617 Fillmore, Buffalo, NY | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-07-28 | — |
| Special Use Permit - 617 Fillmore | 617 Fillmore, Buffalo, NY | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-07-28 | — |
| Special Use Permit - 617 Fillmore | 617 Fillmore, Buffalo, NY | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-07-28 | — |
| Special Use Permit - 617 Fillmore | 617 Fillmore, Buffalo, NY | Civic Actions,Commercial | under review | 2026-07-28 | — |
| Special Use - 478 (Aka 470) Elmwood | 478 (Aka 470) Elmwood, Buffalo, NY | Commercial,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-28 | — |
| Special Use - 478 (Aka 470) Elmwood | 478 (Aka 470) Elmwood, Buffalo, NY | Commercial,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-28 | — |
| Special Use - 478 (Aka 470) Elmwood | 478 (Aka 470) Elmwood, Buffalo, NY | Commercial,Civic Actions | continued | 2026-07-28 | — |
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Recent Buffalo projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 8 |
| Continued | 7 |
Buffalo development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Buffalo, New York?
- Boardwalk has indexed 630 development projects in Buffalo, New York year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (231). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Buffalo projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Buffalo in?
- Buffalo is in Erie County, New York.