Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 217 Smith St, Buffalo, NY 14210
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,010 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,190 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,168 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 122.51-2-14 |
| Primary APN | 140200 122.51-2-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,010 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,505 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,505 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,190 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 173 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 458 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10364000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 SMITH ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14210-2122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 192. S ELK |
| Legal Subdivision | THE BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 16300 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 193 ELK ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1417 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Closed-End Mortgage KEY BANK NA |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021188551 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11387 / 7188 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2122 |
| Document Number | 0113877188 |
| Book / Page | 11387 / 7188 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021188551 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, SOLIDIFI |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 SMITH ST, 217, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2122 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 700 MAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14202-1926 |
| Document Number | 140147391 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 14014/7391 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 306 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 217 SMITH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-2122 |
| Document Number | 0113434890 |
| Book / Page | 011343 / 004890 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1305 BROADWAY ST BUFFALO NY 142121702, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1702 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,168.00 (+49.94%) | $138,000 (+187.5%) Land $10,000 Building $128,000 | $138,000 (+76.81%) Land $10,000 Building $128,000 |
| 2024 | $779.00 (+212.85%) | $48,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $44,000 | $78,049 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $71,545 |
| 2023 | $249.00 | $48,000 Land $4,000 Building $44,000 | $68,571 Land $5,714 Building $62,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 374 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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