Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 285 Grant St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 10,302 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,553 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.83-6-1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.83-6-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 10,302 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 5,151 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 5,151 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04498500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 GRANT ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1420 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2C |
| Legal Description | SOUTH COR DELAVAN |
| Legal Subdivision | THE STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
285 Grant St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 GRANT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1420 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025120705 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11447 / 6128 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0114476124 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 285 GRANT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1420 |
| Document Number | 0114164958 |
| Book / Page | 11416 / 4958 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023071400 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 216 BELVOIR RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-3604 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 216 NELVIOR ROAD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 285 Grant St was $2,553, down 79.1% 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 | $2,553.00 (-79.14%) | ||
| 2025 | $12,238.00 (+23.34%) | $773,000 (+103.42%) Land $61,000 Building $712,000 | $773,000 (+25.1%) Land $61,000 Building $712,000 |
| 2024 | $9,922.00 (+402.63%) | $380,000 (-) Land $60,000 Building $320,000 | $617,886 (+13.82%) Land $97,561 Building $520,325 |
| 2023 | $1,974.00 | $380,000 (-) Land $60,000 Building $320,000 | $542,857 (+11.42%) Land $85,714 Building $457,143 |
| 2022 | $380,000 Land $60,000 Building $320,000 | $487,200 Land $76,926 Building $410,274 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 285 Grant 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.
The area around 285 Grant 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 1,062 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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