Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 51 Forman St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,145 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $271 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Oct 2022 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.49-5-31 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.49-5-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 168 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,145 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09027900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 FORMAN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-2028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 581. S BLOCK |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 3700 |
51 Forman St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 FORMAN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222022196953 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11409 / 1972 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112782544 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 51 FORMAN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2028 |
| Document Number | 0114599167 |
| Book / Page | 11459 / 9167 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202674826 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 FORMAN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2028 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 51 FORMAN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2028 |
| Document Number | 0114091972 |
| Book / Page | 11409 / 1972 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022196953 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 FORMAN ST, 51, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2028 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2646 BRIGHTON 4TH STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11235 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 51 FORMAN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2028 |
| Document Number | 0114051336 |
| Book / Page | 11405 / 1336 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022138969 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 316 VERMONT ST, 316, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2623 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 316 VERMONT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2623 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 51 FORMAN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2028 |
| Document Number | 0113093484 |
| Book / Page | 011309 / 003484 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $48.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 84 FORMAN ST BUFFALO NY 142112029, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2029 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Forman St was $271, down 64.8% 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 | $271.00 (-64.76%) | ||
| 2025 | $769.00 (+12.76%) | $82,000 (+95.24%) Land $8,600 Building $73,400 | $82,000 (+20.07%) Land $8,600 Building $73,400 |
| 2024 | $682.00 (+212.84%) | $42,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $38,000 | $68,293 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $61,789 |
| 2023 | $218.00 | $42,000 Land $4,000 Building $38,000 | $60,000 Land $5,714 Building $54,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Forman 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.
Wildfire risk around 51 Forman St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 773 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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