Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 286 7th St, Buffalo, NY 14201
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,600 sqft · built 1856 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,598 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $578 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 110.35-7-33 |
| Primary APN | 140200 110.35-7-33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,600 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1856 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1856 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,598 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 33.3 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 186 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01245500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 286 7TH ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14201-1837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 312.50 NW VIRGINIA PC 51.50 X 32 R L DESC |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 7104 |
286 7th St, a residential property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 22 ASHTON PL, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2108 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 286 7th St was $578, down 83.5% 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 (-83.48%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,499.00 (-37.96%) | $175,000 (-18.98%) Land $52,300 Building $122,700 | $175,000 (-50.17%) Land $52,300 Building $122,700 |
| 2024 | $5,640.00 (+402.67%) | $216,000 (-) Land $32,700 Building $183,300 | $351,220 (+13.82%) Land $53,171 Building $298,049 |
| 2023 | $1,122.00 | $216,000 Land $32,700 Building $183,300 | $308,571 Land $46,714 Building $261,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 286 7th 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 286 7th 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 |
|---|
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 263 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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