Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 47 Congress St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,963 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit Feb 2026 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.27-2-25 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.27-2-25 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,672 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 836 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,050 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 230 sqft |
| Patio Area | 154 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04417900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 47 CONGRESS ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1551 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 162.69 N AUBURN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1551 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ESL FCU |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ESL FCU |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY |
| May 4, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ESL FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20142014235163 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11272 / 3616 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 47 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1551 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1551 |
| Document Number | 0141904883 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14190/4883 |
| Instrument | 2026029855 |
| Name | ESL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ROCHESTER, NY 14604 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 47 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1551 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1551 |
| Document Number | 0114573791 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Book Page | 11457/3791 |
| Instrument | 2026030777 |
| Name | ESL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ROCHESTER, NY 14604 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 47 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1551 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0141133607 |
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| Date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14113/3607 |
| Instrument | 2023215710 |
| Name | BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14202 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 47 CONGRESS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1551 |
| Document Number | 0138110601 |
| Book / Page | 013811 / 000601 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 CONGRESS ST BUFFALO NY 142131551, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1551 |
| Document Number | 0138110601 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013811/000601 |
| Name | ESL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ROCHESTER, NY 14604-2424 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,963.00 (-9.12%) | $187,000 (+40.6%) Land $28,000 Building $159,000 | $187,000 (-13.53%) Land $28,000 Building $159,000 |
| 2024 | $2,160.00 (+212.59%) | $133,000 (-) Land $5,700 Building $127,300 | $216,260 (+13.82%) Land $9,268 Building $206,992 |
| 2023 | $691.00 | $133,000 Land $5,700 Building $127,300 | $190,000 Land $8,143 Building $181,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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