Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 188 Whitney Pl, Buffalo, NY 14201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,340 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $598 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 110.28-8-22 |
| Primary APN | 140200 110.28-8-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,340 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,015 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 325 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 147 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01352700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 WHITNEY PL |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14201-1908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 391.50 NW VIRGINIA |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 7104 |
188 Whitney Pl is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2005 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 WHITNEY PL, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000365 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 188 Whitney Pl was $598 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $598.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $181,000 (+58.77%) Land $19,000 Building $162,000 | $181,000 (-2.36%) Land $19,000 Building $162,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,851.00 (+212.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $114,000 (-) Land $8,300 Building $105,700 | $185,366 (+13.82%) Land $13,496 Building $171,870 |
| 2023 | $592.00 Homeowner's exemption | $114,000 Land $8,300 Building $105,700 | $162,857 Land $11,857 Building $151,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 188 Whitney Pl 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 188 Whitney Pl 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 1,014 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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