Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 281 Central Ave, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Industrial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.288 acres (12,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $323,000 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $59 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 112.40-2-39.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 112.40-2-39.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 12,500 sqft (0.288 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09377900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1007 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | D-IL |
| Legal Description | S COR LANNETTE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
281 Central Ave, industrial vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2011.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 300 SCOTT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14204-2268 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201136554 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11198 / 8237 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Central Ave was $59, down 87% 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 | $59.00 (-86.98%) | ||
| 2025 | $453.00 (-55.5%) | $18,000 (-53.85%) Land $18,000 | $18,000 (-71.62%) Land $18,000 |
| 2024 | $1,018.00 (+403.96%) | $39,000 (-) Land $39,000 | $63,415 (+13.82%) Land $63,415 |
| 2023 | $202.00 | $39,000 Land $39,000 | $55,714 Land $55,714 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 281 Central 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 281 Central 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 500 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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