Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 178 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,686 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,697 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $993 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.83-8-21 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.83-8-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,686 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 828 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,697 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 ft deep x 29 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04558900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 LAFAYETTE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1448 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3O. W CONGRESS |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · APN 140200 88.83-8-21
Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1448 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200516559 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11100 / 2759 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $993.00 (-34.76%) | $176,000 (+17.33%) Land $20,000 Building $156,000 | $176,000 (-27.84%) Land $20,000 Building $156,000 |
| 2024 | $1,522.00 (+95.38%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $150,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $145,000 | $243,902 (+13.82%) Land $8,130 Building $235,772 |
| 2023 | $779.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $150,000 Land $5,000 Building $145,000 | $214,286 Land $7,143 Building $207,143 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Erie County (36029C), updated November 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 1,062 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Holding | Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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