Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 20 Thomas St, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1830 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $294 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 112.61-6-28 |
| Primary APN | 140200 112.61-6-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1830 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1830 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 3,450 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09670000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 THOMAS ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-2117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 16O. N METCALFE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
20 Thomas St, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2006 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 THOMAS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-2117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042268 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Thomas St was $294 with a homeowner's exemption, down 56.1% 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 | $294.00 (-56.05%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $669.00 (+158.3%) | $89,000 (+456.25%) Land $8,000 Building $81,000 | $89,000 (+242.1%) Land $8,000 Building $81,000 |
| 2024 | $259.00 (+212.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $16,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $11,000 | $26,016 (+13.82%) Land $8,130 Building $17,886 |
| 2023 | $83.00 Homeowner's exemption | $16,000 Land $5,000 Building $11,000 | $22,857 Land $7,143 Building $15,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Thomas St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 | 2 (1979–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 20 Thomas 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 363 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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