Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 16 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $522 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Line of Credit Aug 2017 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.29-1-17.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.29-1-17.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,160 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01334450 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 WEST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14201-2117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 128.5O NW CAROLINA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 7102 |
16 West Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2000.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-2117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BROADVIEW FCU |
| Aug 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEW YORK STATE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Aug 9, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SEFCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001413 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 16 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-2117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-2117 |
| Document Number | 0140827165 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14082/7165 |
| Instrument | 2023025433 |
| Name | BROADVIEW FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12205 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 12, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 16 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-2117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0138251282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Book Page | 13825/1282 |
| Instrument | 2017173488 |
| Name | NEW YORK STATE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 16 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-2117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP, ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-2117 |
| Document Number | 0140231881 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14023/1881 |
| Instrument | 2021218285 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JOHNSTON, RI 02919 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Oct 4, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 16 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-2117 |
| Document Number | 0138275787 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 WEST AVE BUFFALO NY 142012117, BUFFALO, NY 14201-2117 |
| Document Number | 0138275787 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013827/005787 |
| Name | SEFCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12206 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 14, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 West Ave was $522, down 63.6% 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 | $522.00 (-63.6%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,434.00 (+22.35%) | $158,000 (+118.84%) Land $32,000 Building $126,000 | $158,000 (+34.58%) Land $32,000 Building $126,000 |
| 2024 | $1,172.00 (+212.53%) | $72,200 (-) Land $18,200 Building $54,000 | $117,398 (+13.82%) Land $29,593 Building $87,805 |
| 2023 | $375.00 | $72,200 Land $18,200 Building $54,000 | $103,143 Land $26,000 Building $77,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 West Ave 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 West 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 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.
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 404 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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