Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 16 Cottage St, Buffalo, NY 14201
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,646 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,893 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $835 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.21-7-24.2 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.21-7-24.2 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,646 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 941 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 705 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,893 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 693 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00996810 |
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| Street Address | 16 COTTAGE ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14201-2011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 104.66 NW VIRGINIA |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.200 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 6802 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Allentown Historic District listed 1980 · 733 contributing resources · NRIS 80002605 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
16 Cottage St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2002.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 COTTAGE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14201-2011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20021181 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11014 / 1788 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Cottage St was $835 with a homeowner's exemption, down 71.2% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $835.00 (-71.19%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,898.00 (-19.99%) | $253,000 (+13.45%) Land $65,000 Building $188,000 | $253,000 (-30.23%) Land $65,000 Building $188,000 |
| 2024 | $3,622.00 (+212.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $223,000 (-) Land $44,700 Building $178,300 | $362,602 (+13.82%) Land $72,683 Building $289,919 |
| 2023 | $1,158.00 Homeowner's exemption | $223,000 Land $44,700 Building $178,300 | $318,571 Land $63,857 Building $254,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Cottage St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 16 Cottage St 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 460 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 Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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