Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 243 Sears St, Buffalo, NY 14212
| Property Type | Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
|---|---|
| Details | 37,243 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,272 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $19,966 (2019) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Oct 2023 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 112.29-8-8 |
| Primary APN | 140200 112.29-8-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
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| Building Area | 37,243 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 15,689 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 52,272 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Lot Width | 300 ft Width |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02975500 |
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| Street Address | 243 SEARS ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14212-1487 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 16O. N KENT TO PLAYTER ST. |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Buffalo Public School No. 57 (PS 57) listed 2018 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 100002736 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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 | 1081 BROADWAY ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1456 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEW YORK STATE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
| Jun 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEW YORK ST HOMELESS HSNG |
| Jun 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEW YORK ST HOMELESS HSNG |
| Dec 27, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 27, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11323 / 5028 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 243 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1487 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1081 BROADWAY ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1456 |
| Document Number | 0141070861 |
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| Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14107/861 |
| Instrument | 2023178029 |
| Name | HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12207 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 243 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1487 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0141070879 |
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| Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14107/879 |
| Instrument | 2023178030 |
| Name | NEW YORK STATE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12243 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 243 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1487 |
| Document Number | 0138612244 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1081 BROADWAY ST BUFFALO NY 142121456, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1456 |
| Document Number | 0138612244 |
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| Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013861/002244 |
| Name | NEW YORK ST HOMELESS HSNG |
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| Address | 40 N PEARL ST, ALBANY, NY 12207-2847 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 243 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1487 |
| Document Number | 0138612256 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1081 BROADWAY ST BUFFALO NY 142121456, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1456 |
| Document Number | 0138612256 |
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| Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013861/002256 |
| Name | NEW YORK ST HOMELESS HSNG |
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| Address | ALBANY, NY 12243 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 243 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1487 |
| Document Number | 0113235041 |
| Book / Page | 011323 / 005041 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1081 BROADWAY ST BUFFALO NY 142121456, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1456 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 243 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1487 |
| Document Number | 0113235028 |
| Book / Page | 011323 / 005028 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $12.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1081 BROADWAY ST BUFFALO NY 142121456, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1456 |
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 | $1,300,000 (+188.89%) Land $106,500 Building $1,193,500 | $1,300,000 (+102.22%) Land $106,500 Building $1,193,500 | |
| 2023 | $450,000 Land $44,800 Building $405,200 | $642,857 Land $64,000 Building $578,857 | |
| 2019 | $19,966.00 |
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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 535 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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