Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 252 Lexington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $88,700 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,608 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.37-7-8 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.37-7-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,876 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 938 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,900 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,197 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01092700 |
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| Street Address | 252 LEXINGTON AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14222-1756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 118. W ASHLAND WH PC 32X49 IN R OF LOT BELOW DESCB |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 6601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Delaware Park-Front Park System listed 1982 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 82005029 |
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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 October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 LEXINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1756 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 6, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 10917 / 1260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 252 LEXINGTON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1756 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0139005736 |
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| Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Book Page | 13900/5736 |
| Instrument | 2019128285 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS TRADERS TRUST CO |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14222 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $1,608.00 (-66.32%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,775.00 (+2.8%) | $487,000 (+70.28%) Land $107,000 Building $380,000 | $487,000 (+4.72%) Land $107,000 Building $380,000 |
| 2024 | $4,645.00 (+212.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $286,000 (-) Land $81,600 Building $204,400 | $465,041 (+13.82%) Land $132,683 Building $332,358 |
| 2023 | $1,486.00 Homeowner's exemption | $286,000 Land $81,600 Building $204,400 | $408,571 Land $116,571 Building $292,000 |
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
| 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 1,044 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| 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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