building information for the prospective tenant

Building Information for the Prospective Tenant

Revision 04/2019

Welcome to the Larkin CenterWith 1.3 million square feet, 12 contiguous buildings with nearly 32 acres under one roof, the Larkin Center of Commerce, located at 701 Seneca in Buffalo, NY, is Western New York’s largest mixed-use facility. Our nearly 100 tenants under one roof occupy office, retail, manu-facturing and warehouse space in Buffalo’s thriving commercial, cultural and historic Larkin District. Make your business part of Buffalo’s new diverse and innovative business community. With on-site facility management, 24/7 security, fitness center, child care, full service restau-rant and bar, ample parking for employees and visitors, a creative design team and pre-miere tenant services, The Larkin Center of Commerce provides an environment that’s ready to grow with you no matter your size.

Larkin Center of Commerce | 701 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14210 | 716.856.0810 | www.larkincenter.com

Having been constructed from the 1890’s to 1910, the complex was originally home to the Larkin Soap Company, one of the most innovative of its time. John D. Larkin started the company, producing just two products. But through its marketing innovations, led by Elbert Hubbard, Larkin Soap Company expanded its market and product lines to food and various household items to make it a fixture in the growing city of Buffalo. Taking Larkin’s innovative lead, the Larkin Center of Commerce offers a multitude of types of spaces and various lead-ers to guide you through the leasing experience.

In 1903, John D. Larkin commissioned world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright to design a highly efficient, modern office building for the growing Larkin Company. The Larkin Admin-istration Building (LAB), completed in 1906, was the architectural icon and “figure-head” for the company. The building, hailed as a triumph of modern architecture and office building design, remained in service through the Larkin Company’s decades of growth and demise, eventually being demolished in 1950.

Exemplifying the unique architectural contributions of the era, the Larkin Center has included tasteful and appropriate features emblematic of the styles of the time, while creating mod-ern and effective enhancements to our properties for our valued tenants.

An early rendition of the Larkin factories, including the now Larkin Center of Commerce(centered) and the LAB(foreground)

We’re local developers creating what no one expected. With over 100 years combined ex-perience in real estate development, the Larkin Center ownership and management team invests in the success of every tenant. In October 2010, Seneca Larkin Holdings, LLC., a group led by local developers Peter Krog, Gordon Reger and James Cornell, acquired the facil-ity. Through their companies, The Krog Group, Reger Holdings, LLC and Praxiis, LLC, this team has developed, repositioned and managed millions of square feet of space throughout the United States with a combined portfolio value well in excess of $1 billion. We believe Buffalo’s history is still to come and we’d like your business to be a part of it. Seneca Larkin 701, LLC is the owner of the Larkin Center of Commerce. Meet the team of experienced members of the Larkin Center of Commerce management team.

Larkin Center Ownership

James Cornell, Managing Partner of the Larkin Center of Commerce, and President and CEO of Praxiis Business Advisors, has over 30 years’ experience in real estate development, mergers and acquisitions, financing and organizational leadership. Jim’s projects have in-cluded establishing the national Application Support Center program for the Department of Justice and Immigration and Naturalization Service. This program with an annual budget of $50MM required siting, design, leasing, construction management, personnel selection of 1500, and turnkey operation handoff to the US Government of 129 locations throughout the country in under 20 months, with 70 temporary locations operational within 90 days.

Jim has developed and operated numerous commercial and industrial properties ranging from 20,000 to 1.3 Million square feet; led land acquisition, planning, zoning, design and con-struction management initiatives; and developed, renovated, leased and/or sold numerous self-storage facilities, and multi-family residential properties.


Larkin Company leaders; William Heath, John Larkin Jr., John Larkin Sr., Darwin Martin, Harold Morton Esty, Walter Robb


Peter Krog, Partner of the Larkin Center of Commerce, and Chairman and CEO of the Krog Group, LLC, is a licensed professional engineer with over 40 years’ experience in design, real estate development and construction. Mr. Krog has worked on many of Western New York’s largest projects and has particular expertise in the design and construction of parking facili-ties. He served as an advisor for the construction of the HSBC Arena, and is credited with saving that project nearly $20 million through his value engineering suggestions. Mr. Krog has developed millions of square feet of hotel, medical, industrial, commercial and residential properties throughout western and central New York State.

Gordon Reger, Partner of the Larkin Center of Commerce, and Chairman and CEO of Reger Holdings, LLC has over 30 years’ experience in construction and development. His firm has developed commercial and residential properties throughout Western New York and across the United States.

Gordon started his career with Marc Equity Corporation based in West Seneca, NY as head of its New Residential Development Division of New York, with responsibilities including over-seeing land development and new residential construction in Western New York. Gordon later became principally involved in the redevelopment of historic buildings into luxury resi-dences.

Larkin Center Ownership

An early look at the progress made to the exterior of the Larkin Center . Additional streetscape development was later incorporated.

Larkin Center ManagementThe Larkin Center of Commerce is managed by Larkin Center Management. Our team is led by Managing Partner, Jim Cornell and CFO, Scott Fairbrother. The on-site management office is located at 701 Seneca Street, Suite 200.

The experienced leadership team at the Larkin Center is dedicated to finding the right space for every one of our tenants. There’s a variety of spaces, all able to be customized based on your particular specifications. And our management team excels at identifying those needs and placing you into a space where you can grow your business. From leasing, through build-out, onto day-to-day maintenance, Larkin Center Management is here to fulfill your tenant experience.


James CornellManaging Partner716.856.0810

Scott FairbrotherCFO716.856.0810

Lori McDermottFinance & Administration Manager716.856.0810

Larry RutkowskiFacilities Manager716.856.0810

Scott TempenyChief of Staff716.856.0810 [email protected]

Sammy SortisioSr. Development Officer & General Counsel716.856.0810 [email protected]

Dawn KalejtaFinance Associate716.856.0810

Geoff MorrisonSecurity Supervisor716.856.0815

The Larkin Co. dock staff sends a United States Mail truck on its way with a full load.

No one can see the future, but you can always count on change. The spaces at the Larkin Center of Commerce are designed and developed with your business’ short and long-term goals in mind. Regardless of your individual or industry needs, the Larkin Center’s flexible, mixed-use environment is a fit for a variety of industries ranging from banking, legal, finan-cial services, medical, technology, engineering to fine arts, warehouse, distribution and light manufacturing. Use our top-of-the-line professional facilities to help accomplish your busi-ness’ objectives.

• OfficeThe roaring success of the Larkin District brings a plethora of opportunity to you, the tenant. The Larkin Center offers office space in Class A and B finishes. There are short- and long-term leasing options available at competitive rates and an attentive property management team available on-site. An office in the Larkin Center opens up access to shared conference and training rooms along with on-site dining and catering services. In addition to shared spaces, our design team can improve your workflow and production with a specialized floor plan and build-out.

Leasing Opportunities


• RetailA retail space in the Larkin Center provides an unrivaled experience for your customers, pre-mium features like heated sidewalks, and a chance to participate in Buffalo’s growing re-surgence. The Larkin Center provides a vibrant setting for your business to flourish with ongo-ing daily activities in Larkinville. Made up of several corporate headquarters and over 4,800 young professionals district wide and growing, there’s no better place to open your retail business than the Larkin Center of Commerce.

• IncubatorThe Larkin Center has move-in ready spaces that can expand as quickly as your business, in a collaborative environment filled with established business professionals and mentors. You’ll be able to graduate to any of our Class A and B spaces when the time comes, and you can even use an incubator office as a transition space while your permanent office is being built out. Larkin is the perfect partner for your growth, no matter the stage.

Leasing Opportunities

Contact us today to progress our relationship and explore the opportunities with us at the

Larkin Center of Commerce.716.856.0810


• Light Manufacturing, Warehouse and DistributionThe Larkin Center’s modest pricing offers an advantage other locations may not, at a loca-tion so diverse and exciting it’s impossible to compare. There are full warehousing and dis-tribution facilities available on-site to move your products quickly and efficiently. The Larkin Center is complete with designated shipping and receiving areas, available freight handling services and on-site 24/7 building security. You’ll have 24/7 access to a building that boasts large-capacity freight elevators, raised and grade level loading docks and regular shipping hours every day of the week with UPS, FedEx, USPS and common freight carriers.


Larkin Center AmenitiesAs the largest mixed-use building in Western New York, the Larkin Center of Commerce hosts nearly 100 businesses and professional services and firms. The tenants are the lifeblood of the Larkin Center. As such, we want to promote each tenant’s growth and development, and be a part of their success. Whether you’re looking for a change of scenery or interested in surrounding yourself with like-minded professionals in a bustling metropolitan environment, the Larkin Center of Commerce is eager to find a space that’s uniquely tailored to your needs.

Our tenants make the Larkin Center, Buffalo’s hub for entrepreneurship, creativity and inno-vation. We want all the information and amenities you need to be right at your fingertips, so you can get back to doing what you do best.

• Larkin Center Security (24/7)• Secured and attended parking• Fitness center, accessible 24/7• Kiddie Corner Child Care Center• Eckl’s@Larkin restaurant, bar and catering• Kornerstone Cafe & Juice Bar• Founders Conference Center, Larkin Lounge and The Larkin Idea Conference Rooms• Larkin Gallery, showcases the history of the Larkin Soap Company• On-site building ownership and management• Reliable and robust communications infrastructure• Easy access to major transportation arterials and Canadian border• Convenient access to the CBD, medical campus, north and southtowns• Extensive future contiguous expansion opportunities• Additional eateries, coffeehouse and convenience store in planning stage• Larkin Lofts residential units in planning stage

The Founders Conference Center is available to all tenants for meetings, training sessions and festive gathering.

The latest additions to the Larkin Center of Commerce include a full service restaurant and bar, coffee and juice bar, childcare center, fitness center and historical gallery.

• Eckl’s@LarkinFrom their diverse menu, down to the plush accents and textured fixtures, Eckl’s@Larkin brings the convergence of elegant fine dining with old world cuisine and a fresh Buffalo feel. The Larkin District restaurant offers guests a new and dynamic steakhouse and banquet ex-perience unmatched in Western New York.

• Kornerstone Cafe & Juice BarKornerstone is thrilled to have joined the Larkinville community in the Fall of 2018. Korner-stone is located right off the 701 Seneca lobby and offers their full menu including juices, smoothies, all natural sandwiches, homemade soups and of course our locally roasted cof-fee.

• Kiddie Corner Child Care CenterKiddie Corner’s whole-child approach will expose your child to many new concepts and opportunities. Their goal is to provide your child with the early childhood education they will need to become confident adults and lifelong learners!

• Larkin FitnessStay in shape at the Larkin Center with over 20 workstations for cardio and weight training. Free WiFi and multiple televisions are available for all fitness center members to enjoy.

• Larkin GalleryThe historical gallery focuses on the Larkin Soap Co., founded in 1874. Hundreds of products produced right here at 701 Seneca are on display, as well as a summary of prominent Buf-falo figures associated with Larkin.


Larkin Center Amenities

The recently added Larkin Gallery highlights the incredible history of the Larkin Soap Co. An intriguing stop for all.

Location, Location, Location!Buffalo continues to grow every day and the Larkin Center of Commerce is at the heart of it all. You’re minutes from our breathtaking waterfront, some of Western New York’s best restaurants, the city’s most innovative business and research centers, professional sporting events and the Canadian border. In 2010 the Larkin Center began its emergence in the maturing Larkin district. Continued rejuvenation by the Larkin Center and neighboring devel-opers has led to a thriving market accommodating an assortment of uses from office and retail to residential and light manufacturing. The ideal location of the Larkin Center is a hub accessing the greater Western New York community.

• Four I-190 exchanges - 2-5 minutes• NYS Thruway - 5 minutes• Southtowns - 15 minutes• Northtowns - 15 minutes• Buffalo Niagara International Airport - 18 minutes• Downtown Buffalo (CBD) - 3 minutes• Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus - 5 minutes• Theater District - 5 minutes• Canalside - 5 minutes

The Larkin Center’s centralized location makes for easy commutes and mid-day excursions.


Tenant Showcase


The Larkin Center of Commerce is emblematic of Buffalo’s resurgence, with one foot in his-tory and the other stepping towards the future. The historic integrity of the Larkin Center is something we take into consideration through all of our renovations.

• A complete refurbishment of the exterior of the Larkin Center, including window replace-ments, facade repairs initiated development

• Creation of exterior meeting spaces and a significantly improved streetscape provides for an enjoyable and accessible environment

• Interior courtyards have been restored to bring natural light to interior suites• Building systems have been upgraded and infrastructure has been put in place to support

the most demanding requirements of any tenant• Restoration of original hardwood and concrete floors emphasize the historic character of

the Larkin Center• Handcrafted fixtures reminiscent of the style and design of Frank Lloyd Wright• A newly fabricated etched glass and original brick structure represents the fallen Larkin

Administration Building• 6 access controlled parking lot’s with over 1,000 spaces offer a variety of parking options

Larkin Center Upgrades


The commemorative pier, made with brick original to the Larkin Admin. Building, etched glass and wrought iron showcasing Wright’s design.

The spaces at the Larkin Center of Commerce are designed and developed with your busi-ness’ short and long-term goals in mind. Regardless of your individual or industry needs, the Larkin Center’s flexible, mixed-use environment is a fit for a variety of industries ranging from banking, legal, financial services, medical, technology, engineering to fine arts, warehouse, distribution and light manufacturing.

At the Larkin Center of Commerce, we can provide a cohesive space plan for your immedi-ate need of 500 square feet up to 200,000. No one can see the future, but you can always count on change and the Larkin Center offers significant opportunities for both horizontal and vertical growth.

Our experienced team of design, construction and leasing professionals will identify the ideal building location and specific space for your business with several diverse options available. Our project management team collaborates on the development of a floor plan and assess-ment of the costs associated with the build-out. The team then see’s the project through; co-ordinating communication between the landlord, tenant, architect and contractors in order to complete the project that all stakeholders can be proud of.

Summary


Contact us today to progress our relationship and explore the opportunities with us at the

Larkin Center of Commerce.716.856.0810

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