Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 345 Potomac Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,531 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,715 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,418 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.76-7-7 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.76-7-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 9,531 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 3,510 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,510 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Lot Area | 8,715 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 83.2 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04849700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 345 POTOMAC AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1261 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | WEST COR HOYT |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
345 Potomac Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2018.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 345 POTOMAC AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1261 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201824553 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11325 / 2188 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112519344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 345 Potomac Ave was $2,418, down 78.8% 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 | $2,418.00 (-78.77%) | ||
| 2025 | $11,390.00 (+34.63%) | $732,200 (+125.99%) Land $64,900 Building $667,300 | $732,200 (+38.98%) Land $64,900 Building $667,300 |
| 2024 | $8,460.00 (+402.67%) | $324,000 (-) Land $40,600 Building $283,400 | $526,829 (+13.82%) Land $66,016 Building $460,813 |
| 2023 | $1,683.00 | $324,000 Land $40,600 Building $283,400 | $462,857 Land $58,000 Building $404,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 345 Potomac Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 345 Potomac Ave 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 1,214 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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