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116 Congress St, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 116 Congress St, Buffalo, NY 14213

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,365 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,906 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$240,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$789 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2023 Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 88.83-8-15

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 88.83-8-15
Alternative APNs
  • 02000888300008015000
  • 04423400

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,365 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area765 sqft
2nd Floor Area600 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area3,906 sqft (0.09 acres)
Lot Dimensions126 ft deep x 31 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area324 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area99 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number04423400
Street Address116 CONGRESS ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14213-1416
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-2R
Legal Description216.4O N LAFAYETTE
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number15.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract6100

Owner

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 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address116 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1416
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 28, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CITIBANK NA
Nov 15, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage
SUNSET MORTGAGE TRUST II
Nov 15, 2023Re-recorded Document
Jan 31, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
SUNSET MORTGAGE TRUST II
Dec 19, 2022Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Dec 19, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 28, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 28, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20242024050983
Deed Book / Page11429 / 4583
Prior Transfer DateDec 8, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0114120263
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 28, 2024
Property Address116 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1416
Document Number0114294583
Book / Page11429 / 4583
Instrument DateMar 22, 2024
Instrument2024050983
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$960.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address226 HENNEPIN RD, GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072-2325

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address116 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1416

Mortgage

Document Number0141219205
DateMar 28, 2024
Book Page14121/9205
Instrument2024050984
Lender
NameCITIBANK NA
TypeBank
AddressO FALLON, MO 63368
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2054

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address116 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1416
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2023
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address226 HENNEPIN RD, GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072-2325

Mortgage

Document Number0141103899
DateNov 15, 2023
Book Page14110/3899
Instrument2023196597
Lender
NameSUNSET MORTGAGE TRUST II
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressATHOL SPRINGS, NY 14010
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term4 Months
DueMar 1, 2024

November 2023: Re-recorded Document

Document TypeRe-recorded Document
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateNov 15, 2023
Property Address116 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1416
Document Number0114244578
Book / Page11424 / 4578
Instrument DateNov 9, 2023
Instrument2023196591
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address960 CENTER RD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2332

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address116 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1416

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJan 31, 2023
Property Address116 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1416
Document Number0114136077
Book / Page11413 / 6077
Instrument2023017122
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2023
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$296.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address960 CENTER RD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2332

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address226 HENNEPIN RD, GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072-2325

Mortgage

Document Number0140817769
DateJan 31, 2023
Book Page14081/7769
Instrument2023017123
Lender
NameSUNSET MORTGAGE TRUST II
TypePrivate Party
Address4480 CAMP ROAD, ATHOL SPRINGS, NY 14010
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term14 Months
DueMar 1, 2024

December 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateDec 19, 2022
Property Address116 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1416
Document Number0114120263
Book / Page11412 / 263
Instrument DateDec 8, 2022
Instrument2022235853
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateDec 19, 2022
Property Address116 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1416
Document Number0114120266
Book / Page11412 / 266
Instrument DateDec 8, 2022
Instrument2022235854
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 1, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$200.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address43 MIDLAND AVE, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-2822

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address940 CENTER RD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-2332
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$789.00 (-65.65%)
2025$2,297.00 (+7.14%)$239,000 (+81.06%) Land $28,000 Building $211,000$239,000 (+11.35%) Land $28,000 Building $211,000
2024$2,144.00 (+212.99%)$132,000 (-) Land $5,600 Building $126,400$214,634 (+13.82%) Land $9,106 Building $205,528
2023$685.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$132,000 (-) Land $5,600 Building $126,400$188,571 (+11.45%) Land $8,000 Building $180,571
2022$132,000 Land $5,600 Building $126,400$169,200 Land $7,178 Building $162,022

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

Flood

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

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 1,062 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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