Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 21 Colvin Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,574 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,578 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,058 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.81-4-22 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.81-4-22 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,574 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 1,266 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,266 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Lot Area | 6,578 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 486 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05835000 |
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| Street Address | 21 COLVIN AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-3323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 92. S TILLINGHAST |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 5400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Parkside East Historic District listed 1986 · 1,777 contributing resources · NRIS 86002817 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
21 Colvin Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 COLVIN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Colvin Ave was $1,058, down 80.4% 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 | $1,058.00 (-80.42%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,404.00 (-4.62%) | $320,300 (+47.6%) Land $104,500 Building $215,800 | $320,300 (-9.22%) Land $104,500 Building $215,800 |
| 2024 | $5,666.00 (+402.75%) | $217,000 (-) Land $58,800 Building $158,200 | $352,846 (+13.82%) Land $95,610 Building $257,236 |
| 2023 | $1,127.00 | $217,000 Land $58,800 Building $158,200 | $310,000 Land $84,000 Building $226,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Colvin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 21 Colvin Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 93 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: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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