Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 198 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,113 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,798 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer Oct 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.83-7-27 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.83-7-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,113 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,101 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,490 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 83 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 411 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04559300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 LAFAYETTE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1451 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 6O.4O E CONGRESS |
| Legal Subdivision | APPOLOS STEPHENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · APN 140200 88.83-7-27
Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1451 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 06, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Oct 06, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114087765 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 06, 2022 |
| Property Address | 198 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1451 |
| Document Number | 0114087761 |
| Book / Page | 11408 / 7761 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022191173 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 198 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1451 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 06, 2022 |
| Property Address | 198 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1451 |
| Document Number | 0114087765 |
| Book / Page | 11408 / 7765 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022191174 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 02, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $16.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 198 LAFAYETTE AVE, 198, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1451 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 198 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1451 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records · Assessment roll updated May 19, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,798.00 (-2.86%) | $178,000 (+56.14%) Land $19,000 Building $159,000 | $178,000 (-3.97%) Land $19,000 Building $159,000 |
| 2024 | $1,851.00 (+256.65%) | $114,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $109,000 | $185,366 (+13.82%) Land $8,130 Building $177,236 |
| 2023 | $519.00 | $114,000 Land $5,000 Building $109,000 | $162,857 Land $7,143 Building $155,714 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Erie County (36029C), updated November 20, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 1,062 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Holding Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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