42 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 42 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 3,304 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size	0.108 acres (4,680 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,209 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2018 Mortgage Aug 2017 Loan Modification
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 78.72-2-19`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 78.72-2-19`
Alternative APNs	`02000787200002019000` `06263600`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,304 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,772 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,532 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1935
Effective Year Built	Effective 1935
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	4,680 sqft (0.108 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 36 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	504 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	240 sqft
Patio Area	185 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	06263600
Street Address	42 COMMONWEALTH AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14216-2720
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	393.56 N LINDEN
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	19.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	4901

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	42 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 18, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage KEYBANK USA
Aug 15, 2017	Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEYBANK USA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	42 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720
Document Number	0138436657
Book / Page	013843 / 006657
Instrument Date	Jan 18, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 22, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	42 COMMONWEALTH AVE BUFFALO NY 142162720, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720

Mortgage

Document Number	0138436657
Date	Jan 23, 2018
Book Page	013843/006657

Lender

Name	KEYBANK USA
Type	Bank
Address	CLEVELAD, OH 44114-1306

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 22, 2048

August 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Property Address	42 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720
Document Number	0113246590
Instrument Date	Aug 15, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 16, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	42 COMMONWEALTH AVE BUFFALO NY 142162720, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2720

Mortgage

Document Number	0113246590
Date	Jan 23, 2018
Book Page	011324/006590

Lender

Name	KEYBANK USA
Type	Bank
Address	CLEVELAND, OH 44101

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,209.00
2025		$366,000 (+67.89%) Land $52,000 Building $314,000	$366,000 (+3.25%) Land $52,000 Building $314,000
2024	$3,541.00 (+212.81%)	$218,000 (-) Land $33,700 Building $184,300	$354,472 (+13.82%) Land $54,797 Building $299,675
2023	$1,132.00	$218,000 Land $33,700 Building $184,300	$311,429 Land $48,143 Building $263,286

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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