Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 486 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,838 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,750 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,088 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.78-3-3 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.78-3-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,838 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 1,794 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,794 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Lot Area | 7,080 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 58.8 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01484200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 486 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14202-1346 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2C |
| Legal Description | 5O. S ALLEN 32.78 REAR |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 6801 |
486 Franklin St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2021.
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 | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7440 BOSTON STATE RD, HAMBURG, NY 14075-7327 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10911 / 1531 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113934157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 486 FRANKLIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14202-1346 |
| Document Number | 0113934157 |
| Book / Page | 11393 / 4157 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021256820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7440 BOSTON STATE ROAD, 7440, DERBY, NY 14047 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7440 BOSTON STATE RD, HAMBURG, NY 14075-7327 |
| Document Number | 0140323303 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 14032/3303 |
| Name | BANK OF HOLLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 23, 2041 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 486 Franklin St was $2,088, down 80.2% 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 | $2,088.00 (-80.17%) | ||
| 2025 | $10,531.00 (-0.17%) | $632,200 (+56.49%) Land $93,500 Building $538,700 | $632,200 (-3.76%) Land $93,500 Building $538,700 |
| 2024 | $10,549.00 (+402.57%) | $404,000 (-) Land $55,100 Building $348,900 | $656,911 (+13.82%) Land $89,594 Building $567,317 |
| 2023 | $2,099.00 | $404,000 Land $55,100 Building $348,900 | $577,143 Land $78,714 Building $498,429 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 486 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 486 Franklin 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 460 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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