Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 31 Nelson Pl, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,662 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,599 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.45-2-7 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.45-2-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,662 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,430 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 32.1 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4333 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 NELSON PL |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-1316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | L 24 MURPHY TRACT D4 3 X 32 X 122.4 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 12300 |
31 Nelson Pl, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2017 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 NELSON PL, BUFFALO, NY 14218-1316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113112707 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 31 NELSON PL, BUFFALO, NY 14218-1316 |
| Document Number | 0113112707 |
| Book / Page | 011311 / 002707 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5136 THURSTON AVE BLASDELL NY 142192676, BLASDELL, NY 14219-2676 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Nelson Pl was $2,599 with exemptions applied.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,599.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $106,000 Land $6,500 Building $99,500 | $165,625 Land $10,156 Building $155,469 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $106,000 Land $6,500 Building $99,500 | $134,200 Land $8,229 Building $125,971 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Nelson Pl 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 31 Nelson Pl 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 730 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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