Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 288 Herkimer St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,109 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,955 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $99,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $789 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Nov 2021 Construction Loan + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.82-5-17 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.82-5-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,109 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,051 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,058 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,955 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 344 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04550700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 HERKIMER ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 1O8.64 S HELEN |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 202 HARTFORD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2751 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage M & T BANK |
| May 10, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 23, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201991341 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11344 / 2010 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 288 HERKIMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1322 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 HARTFORD AVE, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-2751 |
| Document Number | 0140314535 |
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| Date | Dec 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14031/4535 |
| Instrument | 2021252937 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 288 HERKIMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1322 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 HARTFORD AVE, TONAWANDA, NY 14223-2751 |
| Document Number | 0140256254 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14025/6254 |
| Instrument | 2021227858 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 288 HERKIMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1322 |
| Document Number | 0113442010 |
| Book / Page | 011344 / 002010 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $99.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 202 HARTFORD AVE BUFFALO NY 142232751, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2751 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 288 HERKIMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1322 |
| Document Number | 0113401899 |
| Book / Page | 011340 / 001899 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $69.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1175 MCKINLEY PKWY LACKAWANNA NY 142181615, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-1615 |
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 | $789.00 (-67.02%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,392.00 (-1.16%) | $239,000 (+60.4%) Land $30,000 Building $209,000 | $239,000 (-1.35%) Land $30,000 Building $209,000 |
| 2024 | $2,420.00 (+212.66%) | $149,000 (-) Land $6,300 Building $142,700 | $242,276 (+13.82%) Land $10,244 Building $232,032 |
| 2023 | $774.00 | $149,000 Land $6,300 Building $142,700 | $212,857 Land $9,000 Building $203,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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