Erie County and Cheektowaga Town property record for 3553 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,186 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 015-0278000 |
| Primary APN | 015-0278000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,210 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,210 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 015-0278000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3553 HARLEM RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14225-1506 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Description | MC 1359 1440 SL 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEEKTOWAGA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 10101 |
3553 Harlem Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2013.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3842 HARLEM RD, 400, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1935 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20132013289787 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11257 / 9766 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3553 Harlem Rd was $3,186, up 86.3% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Cheektowaga Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Cheektowaga Town |
| Unified School District | Cleveland Hill Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,186.00 (+86.32%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,710.00 (-62.55%) | $80,000 (-) Land $16,700 Building $63,300 | $106,667 (+6.67%) Land $22,267 Building $84,400 |
| 2024 | $4,566.00 | $80,000 (-) Land $16,700 Building $63,300 | $100,000 (+13.75%) Land $20,875 Building $79,125 |
| 2023 | $80,000 Land $16,700 Building $63,300 | $87,912 Land $18,352 Building $69,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3553 Harlem Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims 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 | 3 (1978–1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · 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 3553 Harlem Rd 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 470 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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