Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 288 Sobieski St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $27,555 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $889 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.69-4-17 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.69-4-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 2,820 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 94 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02543900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 SOBIESKI ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-3238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 4O3.62 S WALDEN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 2704 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 SOBIESKI ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006257134 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11122 / 1715 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $889.00 (+71.29%) | $109,000 (+240.63%) Land $4,000 Building $105,000 | $109,000 (+109.48%) Land $4,000 Building $105,000 |
| 2024 | $519.00 (+212.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,000 (-) Land $1,900 Building $30,100 | $52,033 (+13.82%) Land $3,089 Building $48,944 |
| 2023 | $166.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,000 Land $1,900 Building $30,100 | $45,714 Land $2,714 Building $43,000 |
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 |
|---|
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 492 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 | 300 / 20 |
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