Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 487 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 14,400 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,348,300 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,458 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.13-6-6 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.13-6-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 6 Stories |
| Building Area | 14,400 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 2,960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,960 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Lot Area | 2,400 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01551100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 487 MAIN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14203-1732 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | N-1D |
| Legal Description | SOUTH COR.MOHAWK TO BRUNK |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
487 Main St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2024.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 FRANKLIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14202-1109 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024090156 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11431 / 8883 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 1997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 487 Main St was $4,458, down 82.3% 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 | $4,458.00 (-82.32%) | ||
| 2025 | $25,220.00 (-28.45%) | $1,350,000 (-) Land $78,400 Building $1,271,600 | $1,350,000 (-38.5%) Land $78,400 Building $1,271,600 |
| 2024 | $35,250.00 (+402.49%) | $1,350,000 (-) Land $28,800 Building $1,321,200 | $2,195,122 (+13.82%) Land $46,829 Building $2,148,293 |
| 2023 | $7,015.00 | $1,350,000 Land $28,800 Building $1,321,200 | $1,928,571 Land $41,143 Building $1,887,428 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 487 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 487 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 217 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 |
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