Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 19 Hancock Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,048 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.395 acres (17,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,139 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.81-3-44.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.81-3-44.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,048 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 17,150 sqft (0.395 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 350 ft deep x 49.4 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 566 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11475850 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 19 HANCOCK AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 182 N DORRANCE WH A PC 200 X150 NE COR |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
19 Hancock Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 HANCOCK AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004361 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11069 / 1732 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 2, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114459489 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 19 Hancock Ave was $1,139 with a homeowner's exemption, down 61.6% 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 | $1,139.00 (-61.65%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,970.00 (+41.77%) | $345,000 (+167.44%) Land $119,000 Building $226,000 | $345,000 (+64.48%) Land $119,000 Building $226,000 |
| 2024 | $2,095.00 (+212.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $129,000 (-) Land $56,700 Building $72,300 | $209,756 (+13.82%) Land $92,195 Building $117,561 |
| 2023 | $670.00 Homeowner's exemption | $129,000 Land $56,700 Building $72,300 | $184,286 Land $81,000 Building $103,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 19 Hancock Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 19 Hancock Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 920 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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