Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 28 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,235 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,675 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $578 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.71-5-40 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.71-5-40 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,235 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 879 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 356 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,675 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 390 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11478200 |
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| Street Address | 28 DOWNING ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 25O. E SOUTH PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
28 Downing St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 28 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2615 |
| Document Number | 0141147898 |
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| Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14114/7898 |
| Instrument | 2023223784 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF ROCHEST |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | ROCHESTER, NY 14620 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2038 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 28 Downing St was $578 with exemptions applied, down 50.1% 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 | $578.00 (-50.09%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,158.00 (+3.58%) | $175,000 (+66.67%) Land $18,000 Building $157,000 | $175,000 (+2.5%) Land $18,000 Building $157,000 |
| 2024 | $1,118.00 (+105.14%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $105,000 (-) Land $10,000 Building $95,000 | $170,732 (+13.82%) Land $16,260 Building $154,472 |
| 2023 | $545.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $105,000 Land $10,000 Building $95,000 | $150,000 Land $14,286 Building $135,714 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Downing St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 28 Downing 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 626 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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