221 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 221 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

Property Summary

Property Type	Parking Lot
Lot Size	0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$290,000 (Feb 2024)
Tax Bill	$87 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2024 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 88.67-1-29`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 88.67-1-29`
Alternative APNs	`02000886700001029000` `04477600`

Exterior

Lot Area	7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Lot Dimensions	151 ft deep x 54.1 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	04477600
Street Address	221 FOREST AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14213
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Parking Lot
Local Zoning Code	N-2E
Legal Description	3OO. W GRANT
Legal Subdivision	STEVENS SURVEY
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	29.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	17100

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	39 GARNER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1131
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 1, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 1, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 21, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202417558
Deed Book / Page	11427 / 4215
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 4, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	0111792856
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2024: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Executor's Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Feb 1, 2024
Property Address	221 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213
Document Number	0114274215
Book / Page	11427 / 4215
Instrument Date	Jan 30, 2024
Instrument	2024017558
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 13, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,160.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	466 BIRD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1236

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	39 GARNER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1131
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$87.00 (-81.65%)
2025	$474.00 (-21%)	$26,400 (+14.78%) Land $14,800 Building $11,600	$26,400 (-29.41%) Land $14,800 Building $11,600
2024	$600.00 (+404.2%)	$23,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $8,000	$37,398 (+13.82%) Land $24,390 Building $13,008
2023	$119.00	$23,000 Land $15,000 Building $8,000	$32,857 Land $21,428 Building $11,429

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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