Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 186 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 875 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,315 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $479 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Dec 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.59-1-28.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.59-1-28.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 875 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Lot Area | 9,315 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04471410 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 186 FOREST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1043 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2E |
| Legal Description | WEST COR DART |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
186 Forest Ave, an industrial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 186 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1043 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 6, 2022 | Referee's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023157470 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11421 / 8188 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 186 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1043 |
| Document Number | 0114218188 |
| Book / Page | 11421 / 8188 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023157470 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $580.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1029 ELMWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1201 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 GARNER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1131 |
| Document Type | Referee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 186 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1043 |
| Document Number | 0114114092 |
| Book / Page | 11411 / 4092 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022226995 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1029 ELMWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1201 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 186 Forest Ave was $479, down 77% 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 | $479.00 (-76.98%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,081.00 (+141.7%) | $145,000 (+339.39%) Land $91,500 Building $53,500 | $145,000 (+170.22%) Land $91,500 Building $53,500 |
| 2024 | $861.00 (+403.51%) | $33,000 (-) Land $30,000 Building $3,000 | $53,659 (+13.82%) Land $48,781 Building $4,878 |
| 2023 | $171.00 | $33,000 (-) Land $30,000 Building $3,000 | $47,143 (+11.45%) Land $42,857 Building $4,286 |
| 2022 | $33,000 Land $30,000 Building $3,000 | $42,300 Land $38,455 Building $3,845 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 186 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 186 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 746 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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