Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 237 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,352 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.293 acres (12,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $501,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,701 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.27-3-5 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.27-3-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 851 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 12,750 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 255 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 260 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04564400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 237 LAFAYETTE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 15O. E GRANT |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
237 Lafayette Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVANS BANK NA |
| Jan 2, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232551 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11412 / 5860 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 237 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1453 |
| Document Number | 0114125860 |
| Book / Page | 11412 / 5860 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023002551 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,004.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1453 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1453 |
| Document Number | 0140794580 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 14079/4580 |
| Name | EVANS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 237 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1453 |
| Document Number | 0113550457 |
| Book / Page | 011355 / 000457 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 10 VANAD DR ROSLYN NY 115762527, ROSLYN, NY 11576-2527 |
| Document Number | 139249569 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013924/009569 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 237 Lafayette Ave was $1,701, down 64.9% 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 | $1,701.00 (-64.94%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,851.00 (+11.85%) | $515,000 (+92.88%) Land $38,000 Building $477,000 | $515,000 (+18.62%) Land $38,000 Building $477,000 |
| 2024 | $4,337.00 (+212.69%) | $267,000 (-) Land $10,100 Building $256,900 | $434,146 (+13.82%) Land $16,423 Building $417,723 |
| 2023 | $1,387.00 | $267,000 Land $10,100 Building $256,900 | $381,429 Land $14,429 Building $367,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Lafayette Ave 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 237 Lafayette Ave 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 1,062 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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