Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 185 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 2 ba · 2,432 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,624 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $941 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.56-4-15 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.56-4-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,432 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,332 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,624 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06258200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-2307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 42O. S TACOMA |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 4902 |
185 Commonwealth Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 185 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2307 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 185 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2307 |
| Document Number | 0139735811 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13973/5811 |
| Instrument | 2021002346 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14216 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 185 Commonwealth Ave was $941 with exemptions applied, down 67.8% 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 | $941.00 (-67.79%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,921.00 (-5.35%) | $285,000 (+5%) Land $51,000 Building $234,000 | $285,000 (-7.75%) Land $51,000 Building $234,000 |
| 2024 | $3,086.00 (+212.66%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $190,000 (-) Land $33,500 Building $156,500 | $308,943 (+13.82%) Land $54,472 Building $254,471 |
| 2023 | $987.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $190,000 Land $33,500 Building $156,500 | $271,429 Land $47,857 Building $223,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Commonwealth 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 185 Commonwealth 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 930 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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