159 Amber St, Buffalo, NY 14220 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 159 Amber St, Buffalo, NY 14220

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.088 acres (3,810 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$57,500 (Dec 2015)
Tax Bill	$50 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 133.46-3-39`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 133.46-3-39`
Alternative APNs	`02001334600003039000` `10469200`

Exterior

Lot Area	3,810 sqft (0.088 acres)
Lot Dimensions	127 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	10469200
Street Address	159 AMBER ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14220-1861
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	666. W SOUTH PARK
Legal Subdivision	THE BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	39.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	110

Historic Designation

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

Listed Area	Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028

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

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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	157 AMBER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1861
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 4, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 4, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2015249674
Deed Book / Page	11288 / 9583
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Nov 20, 2023
Property Address	159 AMBER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-1861
Document Number	0114246696
Book / Page	11424 / 6696
Instrument Date	Nov 13, 2023
Instrument	2023199205
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 22, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	288 LINCOLN PKWY, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3126

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	83 PROSPECT AVE APT 1, 1, BUFFALO, NY 14201-2407

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$50.00 (-62.41%)
2025	$133.00 (+33%)	$15,200 (+145.16%) Land $15,200	$15,200 (+50.78%) Land $15,200
2024	$100.00 (+212.5%)	$6,200 (-) Land $6,200	$10,081 (+13.82%) Land $10,081
2023	$32.00	$6,200 (-) Land $6,200	$8,857 (+12.11%) Land $8,857
2022		$6,200 Land $6,200	$7,900 Land $7,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not 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 Risk	Not 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 System	BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jul 2023
Lead	3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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 889 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20