Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 194 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,675 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $101,500 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $677 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2020 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.72-4-35 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.72-4-35 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,292 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 654 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 638 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,675 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11483000 |
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| Street Address | 194 DOWNING ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 26O.22 W MC KINLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
194 Downing St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 194 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PRIME LNDG |
| Mar 3, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202069991 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11359 / 2698 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113592696 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 194 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2640 |
| Document Number | 0113592698 |
| Book / Page | 011359 / 002698 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NATIONWIDE TITLE CLEARING INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $102.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 190 ROSEWOOD DR WEST SENECA NY 142243552, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-3552 |
| Document Number | 139361772 |
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| Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013936/001772 |
| Name | PRIME LNDG |
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| Address | DALLAS, TX 75252 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 15, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 194 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2640 |
| Document Number | 0113578276 |
| Book / Page | 011357 / 008276 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $65.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 47 7TH AVE NORTH TONAWANDA NY 141206608, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120-6608 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 194 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2640 |
| Document Number | 0113561049 |
| Book / Page | 011356 / 001049 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 194 DOWNING ST BUFFALO NY 142202640, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2640 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 194 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2640 |
| Document Number | 0113561054 |
| Book / Page | 011356 / 001054 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $65.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 141 FERNWOOD LN GRAND ISLAND NY 140722956, GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072-2956 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 194 Downing St was $677, down 67.5% 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 | $677.00 (-67.47%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,081.00 (-3.66%) | $205,000 (+54.14%) Land $18,000 Building $187,000 | $205,000 (-5.21%) Land $18,000 Building $187,000 |
| 2024 | $2,160.00 (+212.59%) | $133,000 (-) Land $10,000 Building $123,000 | $216,260 (+13.82%) Land $16,260 Building $200,000 |
| 2023 | $691.00 | $133,000 Land $10,000 Building $123,000 | $190,000 Land $14,286 Building $175,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 194 Downing St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 | 3 (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.
The area around 194 Downing St 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 |
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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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