Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 488 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Parking Lot |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.039 acres (1,702 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $214 (2019) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.67-2-13 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.67-2-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 1,702 sqft (0.039 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 36.7 ft deep x 45.5 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00875000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 WEST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Parking Lot |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2C |
| Legal Description | 71. N CONN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 6904 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Delaware Park-Front Park System listed 1982 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 82005029 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
488 West Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213 |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $20,900 Land $16,700 Building $4,200 | $20,900 Land $16,700 Building $4,200 | |
| 2023 | $22,000 Land $16,700 Building $5,300 | $31,429 Land $23,857 Building $7,572 | |
| 2019 | $214.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 West Ave 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 488 West Ave 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 |
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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 1,073 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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