Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 196 Monroe St, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,270 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,500 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $196 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer Feb 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.58-2-29 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.58-2-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,270 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 202 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02917300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 MONROE ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 135.8O N WILLIAM |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4206 KILBOURNE DR, FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744-1123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 4, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20132013231128 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11254 / 1699 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113405843 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 196 MONROE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1526 |
| Document Number | 0114601097 |
| Book / Page | 11460 / 1097 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202677749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4206 KILBOURNE DR, FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744-1123 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 196 MONROE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1526 |
| Document Number | 0113405843 |
| Book / Page | 011340 / 005843 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 196 MONROE AVE BUFFALO NY 14204, BUFFALO, NY 14204 |
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 | $196.00 (-56.83%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $454.00 (+134.02%) | $119,000 (+395.83%) Land $10,000 Building $109,000 | $119,000 (+204.94%) Land $10,000 Building $109,000 |
| 2024 | $194.00 (+212.9%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $24,000 (-) Land $2,200 Building $21,800 | $39,024 (+13.82%) Land $3,577 Building $35,447 |
| 2023 | $62.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $24,000 Land $2,200 Building $21,800 | $34,286 Land $3,143 Building $31,143 |
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 | 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 427 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 |
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