Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 249 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202
| Property Type | Parking Lot |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,522 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage May 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.38-2-14 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.38-2-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 2,750 sqft (0.063 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 24.6 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01469800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14202 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Parking Lot |
| Local Zoning Code | N-1C |
| Legal Description | 91.45 N CHIPPEWA TO ASBURY ALLEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
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 | 43 W CHIPPEWA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14202-2205 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage EVANS BANK NA |
| May 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage EVANS BANK NA |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer NORTHWEST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 249 FRANKLIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0113794060 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11379/4060 |
| Instrument | 2021083862 |
| Name | EVANS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14221 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 249 FRANKLIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0139930750 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13993/750 |
| Instrument | 2021083861 |
| Name | EVANS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14221 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 249 FRANKLIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14202 |
| Document Number | 0113096871 |
| Book / Page | 011309 / 006871 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $615.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 42 W CHIPPEWA ST BUFFALO NY 142022206, BUFFALO, NY 14202-2206 |
| Document Number | 138023461 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013802/003461 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WARREN, PA |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 | $1,522.00 (+35.65%) | $98,000 (+127.91%) Land $79,200 Building $18,800 | $98,000 (+40.16%) Land $79,200 Building $18,800 |
| 2024 | $1,122.00 (+403.14%) | $43,000 (-) Land $29,000 Building $14,000 | $69,919 (+13.82%) Land $47,155 Building $22,764 |
| 2023 | $223.00 | $43,000 Land $29,000 Building $14,000 | $61,429 Land $41,429 Building $20,000 |
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 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 |
|---|
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 404 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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