Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 270 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,368 sqft · built 1877 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $51,000 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,534 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Feb 2017 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.83-5-21 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.83-5-21 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,368 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1877 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1877 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 318 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04560300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 270 LAFAYETTE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1455 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 120. W PARKDALE |
| Legal Subdivision | APPOLOS STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 270 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1455 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| Nov 4, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20062006148785 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11116 / 0443 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112409527 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 270 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1455 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 270 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1455 |
| Document Number | 0141869124 |
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| Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14186/9124 |
| Instrument | 2026005962 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 270 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1455 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0138029926 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 13802/9926 |
| Instrument | 2017042140 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 270 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1455 |
| Document Number | 0139207634 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 270 LAFAYETTE AVE BUFFALO NY 142131455, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1455 |
| Document Number | 0139207634 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013920/007634 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $2,534.00 (-5.45%) | $247,000 (+49.7%) Land $24,000 Building $223,000 | $247,000 (-7.94%) Land $24,000 Building $223,000 |
| 2024 | $2,680.00 (+212.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $165,000 (-) Land $6,700 Building $158,300 | $268,293 (+13.82%) Land $10,894 Building $257,399 |
| 2023 | $857.00 Homeowner's exemption | $165,000 Land $6,700 Building $158,300 | $235,714 Land $9,571 Building $226,143 |
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 |
|---|
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 1,214 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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