Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 212 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,042 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $957 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.59-2-29 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.59-2-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,042 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 2,100 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 4,250 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04472300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 212 FOREST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1045 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2E |
| Legal Description | 7O. W HAWLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1045 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2011233769 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11212 / 3483 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $957.00 (-78.69%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,491.00 (+37.63%) | $289,900 (+131.92%) Land $42,500 Building $247,400 | $289,900 (+42.63%) Land $42,500 Building $247,400 |
| 2024 | $3,263.00 (+402.77%) | $125,000 (-) Land $42,500 Building $82,500 | $203,252 (+13.82%) Land $69,106 Building $134,146 |
| 2023 | $649.00 | $125,000 Land $42,500 Building $82,500 | $178,571 Land $60,714 Building $117,857 |
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 746 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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