Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 256 Grant St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,175 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,524 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.83-7-19 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.83-7-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,175 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 1,311 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,311 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 29.5 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04510200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 GRANT ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1493 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2C |
| Legal Description | 2O1. N LAFAYETTE |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
256 Grant St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 GARNER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1131 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222022167074 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11407 / 1324 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Administrator's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 256 GRANT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1493 |
| Document Number | 0114071324 |
| Book / Page | 11407 / 1324 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022167074 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $580.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 506 NORWOOD AVE, 506, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1319 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 GARNER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1130 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Grant St was $1,524, down 79.6% 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 | $1,524.00 (-79.63%) | ||
| 2025 | $7,482.00 (+11.07%) | $461,600 (+78.91%) Land $39,200 Building $422,400 | $461,600 (+10.03%) Land $39,200 Building $422,400 |
| 2024 | $6,736.00 (+402.69%) | $258,000 (-) Land $39,900 Building $218,100 | $419,512 (+13.82%) Land $64,878 Building $354,634 |
| 2023 | $1,340.00 | $258,000 Land $39,900 Building $218,100 | $368,571 Land $57,000 Building $311,571 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Grant 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 256 Grant 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 |
|---|
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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