Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 194 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,241 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,900 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,600 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.83-7-28 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.83-7-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,241 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 83 ft deep x 27.4 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04559200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 194 LAFAYETTE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1451 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 33. E CONGRESS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 194 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1451 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF CASTILE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021238954 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11391 / 9138 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114183247 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 194 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1451 |
| Document Number | 0114183247 |
| Book / Page | 11418 / 3247 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023103099 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 194 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1451 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 194 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1451 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 194 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1451 |
| Document Number | 0113919138 |
| Book / Page | 11391 / 9138 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021238954 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $704.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 CURTISS ST, 245, SLOAN, NY 14212-2202 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 194 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1451 |
| Document Number | 0140283833 |
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| Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 14028/3833 |
| Name | BANK OF CASTILE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,600.00 (-13.48%) | $240,000 (+29.73%) Land $17,000 Building $223,000 | $240,000 (-20.22%) Land $17,000 Building $223,000 |
| 2024 | $3,005.00 (+212.7%) | $185,000 (-) Land $4,200 Building $180,800 | $300,813 (+13.82%) Land $6,829 Building $293,984 |
| 2023 | $961.00 | $185,000 (-) Land $4,200 Building $180,800 | $264,286 (+11.42%) Land $6,000 Building $258,286 |
| 2022 | $185,000 Land $4,200 Building $180,800 | $237,200 Land $5,385 Building $231,815 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 1,062 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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