Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 38 Lang Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,644 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $11,095 (Jan 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $413 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.25-3-21 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.25-3-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,644 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,790 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 133 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09125100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 LANG AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-3814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 9O. E ERICSON |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 3700 |
38 Lang Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2001.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 83 WILKES AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3511 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20011235 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10975 / 6894 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Lang Ave was $413, down 59.5% 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 | $413.00 (-59.55%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,021.00 (+69.88%) | $125,000 (+237.84%) Land $5,600 Building $119,400 | $125,000 (+107.77%) Land $5,600 Building $119,400 |
| 2024 | $601.00 (+213.02%) | $37,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $34,000 | $60,163 (+13.82%) Land $4,878 Building $55,285 |
| 2023 | $192.00 | $37,000 Land $3,000 Building $34,000 | $52,857 Land $4,286 Building $48,571 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Lang Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 38 Lang 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 1,280 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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