Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 178 Center St, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 4,684 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,075 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.53-1-24 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.53-1-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,684 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,342 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,342 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 39.6 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4691 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 CENTER ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-2378 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | LOT 31 CALDWELL F D C5 79 X 39.6X 125 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3562 SOWLES RD, HAMBURG, NY 14075-2605 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112022586 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,075.00 | ||
| 2025 | $158,000 (-) Land $7,700 Building $150,300 | $246,875 (+23.44%) Land $12,031 Building $234,844 | |
| 2023 | $158,000 (-) Land $7,700 Building $150,300 | $200,000 (+13.9%) Land $9,747 Building $190,253 | |
| 2022 | $158,000 Land $7,700 Building $150,300 | $175,600 Land $8,558 Building $167,042 | |
| 2021 | $1,615.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 730 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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