Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 23 Laurel St, Buffalo, NY 14209
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,756 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $77,113 (Feb 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $545 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.48-5-1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.48-5-1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,756 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,388 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,780 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 426 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04162300 |
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| Street Address | 23 LAUREL ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14209-1901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 332. E MAIN |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGE GOETZ |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 16801 |
23 Laurel St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 LAUREL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 2000722 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10962 / 7979 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114115614 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 23 LAUREL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1901 |
| Document Number | 0114115614 |
| Book / Page | 11411 / 5614 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022229225 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 23 LAUREL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1901 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 23 LAUREL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1901 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Laurel St was $545 with a homeowner's exemption, down 63.7% 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 | $545.00 (-63.69%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,501.00 (+21.64%) | $165,000 (+117.11%) Land $30,000 Building $135,000 | $165,000 (+33.52%) Land $30,000 Building $135,000 |
| 2024 | $1,234.00 (+213.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $72,000 | $123,577 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $117,073 |
| 2023 | $394.00 Homeowner's exemption | $76,000 Land $4,000 Building $72,000 | $108,571 Land $5,714 Building $102,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Laurel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 23 Laurel 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 487 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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