Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 166 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,360 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,833 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $954 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer Jul 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.74-4-28 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.74-4-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,360 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 6,833 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 205 ft deep x 33.3 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 742 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04603500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 166 POTOMAC AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 197. W HERKIMER |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
166 Potomac Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2019.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 GLEN RD, RINGWOOD, NJ 07456-2331 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer EASTERN ABSTRACT/NY INC, EASTERN ABS/NY INC |
| Jul 11, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer VELOCITY COM'L CAP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113471001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 166 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1151 |
| Document Number | 0113471001 |
| Book / Page | 011347 / 001001 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | EASTERN ABSTRACT/NY INC, EASTERN ABS/NY INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2 GLEN RD RINGWOOD NJ 074562331, RINGWOOD, NJ 07456-2331 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 166 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1151 |
| Document Number | 0113467858 |
| Book / Page | 011346 / 007858 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 GLEN RD RINGWOOD NJ 074562331, RINGWOOD, NJ 07456-2331 |
| Document Number | 139025173 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013902/005173 |
| Name | VELOCITY COM'L CAP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 166 Potomac Ave was $954, down 65.3% 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 | $954.00 (-65.26%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,746.00 (+9.8%) | $289,000 (+87.66%) Land $36,000 Building $253,000 | $289,000 (+15.41%) Land $36,000 Building $253,000 |
| 2024 | $2,501.00 (+212.63%) | $154,000 (-) Land $7,200 Building $146,800 | $250,407 (+13.82%) Land $11,707 Building $238,700 |
| 2023 | $800.00 | $154,000 Land $7,200 Building $146,800 | $220,000 Land $10,286 Building $209,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 166 Potomac 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 166 Potomac 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 1,062 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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