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1040 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 1040 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details35,238 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.934 acres (40,590 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$7,000,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$25,428 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale
Dec 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 100.39-1-34

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 100.39-1-34
Alternative APNs
  • 02001003900001034000
  • 03819600

Interior

Units112 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area35,238 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area11,746 sqft
Finished Basement11,746 sqft
Fire SprinklersFire Sprinklers
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2011
Lot Area40,590 sqft (0.934 acres)
Lot Dimensions330 ft deep x 122 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number03819600
Street Address1040 DELAWARE AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14209-1656
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeN-2R
Legal Description214. S LEXINGTON
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number34.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract6602

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Elmwood Historic District East
listed 2016 · 2,450 contributing resources · NRIS 16000108

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1040 Delaware Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2024.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address13063 VENTURA BLVD, 200, STUDIO CITY, CA 91604-2237
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 24, 2021Deed, Transfer
Dec 3, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 3, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 3, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 16, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2020207819
Deed Book / Page11370 / 4739
Last Transfer DateJul 18, 2024
Transfer Doc0114350188
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMay 24, 2021
Property Address1040 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1656
Document Number0113805466
Book / Page11380 / 5466
Instrument DateMay 7, 2021
Instrument2021099030
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,232.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1088 DELAWARE AVE APT 16H, 16H, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1621

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateDec 3, 2020
Property Address1040 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1656
Document Number0113704739
Book / Page011370 / 004739
Instrument DateNov 25, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 5, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$7,000.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address13063 VENTURA BLVD #200 STUDIO CITY CA 916042237, 200, STUDIO CITY, CA 91604-2237

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1040 Delaware Ave was $25,428, down 79% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$25,428.00 (-78.96%)
2025$120,869.00 (+47.01%)$7,700,000 (+113.89%) Land $770,100 Building $6,929,900$7,700,000 (+31.54%) Land $770,100 Building $6,929,900
2024$82,216.00 (+339.47%) Additional exemption filed$3,600,000 (-) Land $434,400 Building $3,165,600$5,853,659 (+13.82%) Land $706,342 Building $5,147,317
2023$18,708.00 Additional exemption filed$3,600,000 Land $434,400 Building $3,165,600$5,142,857 Land $620,571 Building $4,522,286

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1040 Delaware Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1040 Delaware Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 487 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.

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