Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 257 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208
| Property Type | Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,813 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $86 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.82-3-4 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.82-3-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,813 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Lot Area | 8,050 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 161 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03161600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 E DELAVAN AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14208 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 1OO. E HAGER |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 3301 |
257 E Delavan Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2009.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 266 E DELAVAN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14208-1300 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200934194 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11156 / 2185 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 257 E Delavan Ave was $86, down 77% 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 | $86.00 (-77.01%) | ||
| 2025 | $374.00 (+132.3%) | $26,000 (+319.35%) Land $24,200 Building $1,800 | $26,000 (+157.91%) Land $24,200 Building $1,800 |
| 2024 | $161.00 (+403.13%) | $6,200 (-) Land $5,000 Building $1,200 | $10,081 (+13.82%) Land $8,130 Building $1,951 |
| 2023 | $32.00 | $6,200 Land $5,000 Building $1,200 | $8,857 Land $7,143 Building $1,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 E Delavan 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 257 E Delavan 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 |
|---|
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 849 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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