Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 37 Helen St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,902 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,260 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $254 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.82-5-11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.82-5-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,902 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,087 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 815 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 4,260 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 899 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04538200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 37 HELEN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 185. W HERKIMER |
| Legal Subdivision | APPOLLOS STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
37 Helen St, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 TACOMA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2333 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Corporation |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222795 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11394 / 866 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114443883 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 37 HELEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1334 |
| Document Number | 0113940866 |
| Book / Page | 11394 / 866 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022002795 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $280.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 37 HELEN ST, 37, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1334 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 470 W 150TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10031-2705 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 37 HELEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1334 |
| Document Number | 0113845828 |
| Book / Page | 11384 / 5828 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021150835 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 37 HELEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1334 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 37 Helen St was $254, down 73.7% 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 | $254.00 (-73.71%) | ||
| 2025 | $966.00 (-28.34%) | $77,000 (-7.23%) Land $29,000 Building $48,000 | $77,000 (-42.95%) Land $29,000 Building $48,000 |
| 2024 | $1,348.00 (+212.76%) | $83,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $77,000 | $134,959 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $125,203 |
| 2023 | $431.00 | $83,000 Land $6,000 Building $77,000 | $118,571 Land $8,571 Building $110,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37 Helen St 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 37 Helen St 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 1,062 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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