278 Johnson St, Buffalo, NY 14211 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 278 Johnson St, Buffalo, NY 14211

Property Summary

Property Type	Parking Lot
Lot Size	0.392 acres (17,024 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$39,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill	$341 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2019 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 100.82-2-11`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 100.82-2-11`
Alternative APNs	`02001008200002011000` `02363200`

Exterior

Lot Area	17,024 sqft (0.392 acres)
Lot Dimensions	266 ft deep x 63.9 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	02363200
Street Address	278 JOHNSON ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14211-3128
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Parking Lot
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	67. N GENESEE IRR N & S LINES TO GREY; 55.06 ON GREY
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	11.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1019
Census Tract	3100

Owner

278 Johnson St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2019.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	223 GATES AVE, L, BROOKLYN, NY 11238-2001
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 24, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 24, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 4, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2019103976
Deed Book / Page	11344 / 8644
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	May 24, 2019
Property Address	278 JOHNSON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3128
Document Number	0113448644
Book / Page	011344 / 008644
Instrument Date	May 24, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 13, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$39.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	223 GATES AVE BROOKLYN NY 112382001, BROOKLYN, NY 11238-2001

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Johnson St was $341, down 80.8% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$341.00 (-80.79%)
2025	$1,775.00 (-10.53%)	$103,200 (+35.79%) Land $47,300 Building $55,900	$103,200 (-16.49%) Land $47,300 Building $55,900
2024	$1,984.00 (+403.55%)	$76,000 (-) Land $17,000 Building $59,000	$123,577 (+13.82%) Land $27,642 Building $95,935
2023	$394.00	$76,000 Land $17,000 Building $59,000	$108,571 Land $24,286 Building $84,285

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 278 Johnson 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.

Wildfire

No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 278 Johnson St, 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 wildfire likelihood modeled here

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 502 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20