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135 Congress St, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 135 Congress St, Buffalo, NY 14213

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,056 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.093 acres (4,020 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$65,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$390 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Mortgage
Nov 2020 Sale
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 88.83-7-39

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 88.83-7-39
Alternative APNs
  • 02000888300007039000
  • 04419600

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,056 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,248 sqft
2nd Floor Area808 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeRaised
Lot Area4,020 sqft (0.093 acres)
Lot Dimensions134 ft deep x 30 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area114 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number04419600
Street Address135 CONGRESS ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14213-1417
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeN-2R
Legal Description155.74 S DELAVAN
Legal SubdivisionAPPOLLO STEVENS SURVEY
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number39.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract6100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address135 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1417
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 26, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL LLC
Nov 19, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 16, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 16, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 16, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 16, 2020Executor's Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020198830
Deed Book / Page11369 / 6770
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address135 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1417
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address335 NORTHWOOD DR, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1109

Mortgage

Document Number0140950094
DateJun 26, 2023
Book Page14095/94
Instrument2023108957
Lender
NameRELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMELVILLE, NY 11747
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term363 Months
DueSep 1, 2053

November 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateNov 19, 2020
Property Address135 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1417
Document Number0113696770
Book / Page011369 / 006770
Instrument DateNov 19, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$65.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address335 NORTHWOOD DR TONAWANDA NY 142231109, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-1109

January 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJan 16, 2020
Property Address135 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1417
Document Number0113556622
Book / Page011355 / 006622
Instrument DateJan 16, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 21, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address135 CONGRESS ST BUFFALO NY 142131417, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1417

January 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJan 16, 2020
Property Address135 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1417
Document Number0113556619
Book / Page011355 / 006619
Instrument DateJan 16, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 21, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address135 CONGRESS ST BUFFALO NY 142131417, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1417

January 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJan 16, 2020
Property Address135 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1417
Document Number0113556617
Book / Page011355 / 006617
Instrument DateJan 16, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 21, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address135 CONGRESS ST BUFFALO NY 142131417, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1417

January 2020: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeExecutor's Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJan 16, 2020
Property Address135 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1417
Document Number0113556626
Book / Page11355 / 6626
Instrument DateJan 16, 2020
Instrument2020012817
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$316.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address311 ABBY ST, 311, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1104

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address536 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1335

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$390.00 (-68.8%)
2025$1,250.00 (-10.52%)$118,000 (+37.21%) Land $28,000 Building $90,000$118,000 (-15.62%) Land $28,000 Building $90,000
2024$1,397.00 (+213.23%)$86,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $80,000$139,837 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $130,081
2023$446.00$86,000 Land $6,000 Building $80,000$122,857 Land $8,571 Building $114,286

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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