178 Phyllis Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 178 Phyllis Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,772 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.072 acres (3,150 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$50,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill	$542 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Sale Oct 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 90.42-1-19`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 90.42-1-19`
Alternative APNs	`02000904200001019000` `08216500`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,772 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	892 sqft
2nd Floor Area	880 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	3,150 sqft (0.072 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	288 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	119 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	08216500
Street Address	178 PHYLLIS AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14215-2826
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	WEST COR ORLEANS
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	19.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	4401

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	75 CARL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-4027
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 9, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE
Oct 29, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 5, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 5, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 9, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202581238
Deed Book / Page	11445 / 2663
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 9, 2022
Property Address	178 PHYLLIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2826
Document Number	0114115878
Book / Page	11411 / 5878
Instrument Date	Mar 10, 2022
Instrument	2022229558
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2023
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$220.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	204 PHYLLIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2944

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3760 88TH ST, JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372-7636

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Oct 29, 2020
Property Address	178 PHYLLIS AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2826
Document Number	0113686231
Book / Page	011368 / 006231
Instrument Date	Oct 18, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 1, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$49.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8824 MERRICK BLVD #1D JAMAICA NY 114324112, 1D, JAMAICA, NY 11432-4112

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$542.00 (-59.97%)
2025	$1,354.00 (+63.53%)	$164,000 (+221.57%) Land $6,000 Building $158,000	$164,000 (+97.76%) Land $6,000 Building $158,000
2024	$828.00 (+212.45%)	$51,000 (-) Land $4,200 Building $46,800	$82,927 (+13.82%) Land $6,829 Building $76,098
2023	$265.00	$51,000 Land $4,200 Building $46,800	$72,857 Land $6,000 Building $66,857

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,038 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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