Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 177 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,962 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,273 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,162 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Sale Feb 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.67-1-16 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.67-1-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,962 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 1,526 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,526 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Lot Area | 6,273 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04476300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 177 FOREST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2E |
| Legal Description | 446.21 E DEWITT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
177 Forest Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 177 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | Redemption Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011199550 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11209 / 4995 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114422391 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 177 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1019 |
| Document Number | 0114422391 |
| Book / Page | 11442 / 2391 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025028466 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 177 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1019 |
| Document Number | 0114422393 |
| Book / Page | 11442 / 2393 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025028467 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 177 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 177 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1019 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 177 Forest Ave was $1,162 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,162.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $351,900 (+62.92%) Land $62,700 Building $289,200 | $351,900 (+0.19%) Land $62,700 Building $289,200 | |
| 2024 | $5,640.00 (+402.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $216,000 (-) Land $62,700 Building $153,300 | $351,220 (+13.82%) Land $101,951 Building $249,269 |
| 2023 | $1,122.00 Homeowner's exemption | $216,000 Land $62,700 Building $153,300 | $308,571 Land $89,571 Building $219,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 177 Forest 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 177 Forest 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 188 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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