Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 472 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 27,777 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,785 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,805 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.13-5-3 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.13-5-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 27,777 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 9,259 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 9,259 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 6,785 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01560300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 472 MAIN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14202-3203 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-1D |
| Legal Description | 91.O8 S MOHAWK |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
472 Main St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2014.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 472 MAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14202-3203 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014115117 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11265 / 2094 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112531860 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 472 Main St was $2,805, down 79.9% 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 | $2,805.00 (-79.88%) | ||
| 2025 | $13,939.00 (+5.71%) | $849,500 (+68.22%) Land $209,100 Building $640,400 | $849,500 (+3.45%) Land $209,100 Building $640,400 |
| 2024 | $13,186.00 (+402.52%) | $505,000 (-) Land $74,600 Building $430,400 | $821,138 (+13.82%) Land $121,301 Building $699,837 |
| 2023 | $2,624.00 | $505,000 Land $74,600 Building $430,400 | $721,429 Land $106,571 Building $614,858 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 472 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 472 Main 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 73 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: Greenlight Networks, Verizon.
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