38 Benjamin St, Albany, NY 12202 Property Records

Albany County and Albany City property record for 38 Benjamin St, Albany, NY 12202

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.108 acres (4,700 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$5,200 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,100 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`010100 76.72-2-31`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`010100 76.72-2-31`
Alternative APNs	`010007607200020310000000` `07607200020310000000`

Exterior

Lot Area	4,700 sqft (0.108 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 47.7 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	07607200020310000000
Street Address	38 BENJAMIN ST
City	ALBANY
State	NY
Zip	12202-1128
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning Code	R2A
Legal Description	2 WOOD-COMP 0200820
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	31.000
Jurisdiction	ALBANY NY
Township / Civil Division	ALBANY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	2600

Owner

38 Benjamin St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2026.

Source: Albany County and Albany City records, as of September 30, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	31 VAN ZANDT ST, ALBANY, NY 12207-1404
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 17, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 17, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202615541
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 8, 2026
Prior Transfer Doc	0000015541
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALBANY NY
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2026
Property Address	38 BENJAMIN ST, ALBANY, NY 12202-1128
Document Number	0000015541
Instrument Date	Jun 8, 2026
Instrument	202615541
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 23, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,100.80
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	31 VAN ZANDT ST, ALBANY, NY 12207-1404

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Benjamin St was $3,100.

Source: Albany County and Albany City assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Albany County
Municipality	Albany City
Unified School District	Albany City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,100.00
2025		$3,000 Land $3,000	$3,125 Land $3,125
2023		$1,500 (-) Land $1,500	$2,118 (+12.54%) Land $2,118
2022		$1,500 Land $1,500	$1,882 Land $1,882
2021	$306.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 38 Benjamin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019

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.

Wildfire

The area around 38 Benjamin 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ALBANY CITY serves 98,000 people · EPA ID NY0100189
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	13 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 654 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
Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless	200 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20