Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 199 Congress St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,020 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $148,400 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $525 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.75-6-35 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.75-6-35 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,848 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,020 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04421000 |
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| Street Address | 199 CONGRESS ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 235. S POTOMAC |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
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 | 199 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202265568 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11399 / 3763 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 9, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112036791 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 199 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1419 |
| Document Number | 0114526566 |
| Book / Page | 11452 / 6566 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025198576 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1933 UNION ST # ST1J, ST1J, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-5259 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 199 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1419 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 199 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1419 |
| Document Number | 0113993763 |
| Book / Page | 11399 / 3763 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022065568 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $594.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 199 CONGRESS ST, 199, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1419 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 117 DUNLOP AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1509 |
| Document Number | 0140469221 |
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| Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14046/9221 |
| Instrument | 2022065569 |
| Name | FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
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 | $525.00 (-66.39%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,562.00 (+2.36%) | $159,000 (+69.15%) Land $28,000 Building $131,000 | $159,000 (+4.03%) Land $28,000 Building $131,000 |
| 2024 | $1,526.00 (+212.7%) | $94,000 (-) Land $5,700 Building $88,300 | $152,846 (+13.82%) Land $9,268 Building $143,578 |
| 2023 | $488.00 | $94,000 Land $5,700 Building $88,300 | $134,286 Land $8,143 Building $126,143 |
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 | 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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