Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 51 N Gates Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 19,092 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 4.43 acres (192,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $12,891 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 141.07-1-5.212 |
| Primary APN | 140900 141.07-1-5.212 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 19,092 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Lot Area | 192,841 sqft (4.43 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 516 ft deep x 372 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 N GATES AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-1029 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | IND |
| Legal Description | S/M FOR 94-95 ROLL M/90-91 ROLL SEE FILE |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.212 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 17400 |
51 N Gates Ave, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2006.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4020 JEFFREY BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14219-2338 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006156156 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11116 / 4400 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 7, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1088009398 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 N Gates Ave was $12,891.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,891.00 | ||
| 2025 | $570,000 (-) Land $89,100 Building $480,900 | $890,625 (+18.75%) Land $139,219 Building $751,406 | |
| 2024 | $570,000 (-) Land $89,100 Building $480,900 | $750,000 (+3.95%) Land $117,237 Building $632,763 | |
| 2023 | $570,000 (-) Land $89,100 Building $480,900 | $721,500 (+13.93%) Land $112,782 Building $608,718 | |
| 2022 | $570,000 Land $89,100 Building $480,900 | $633,300 Land $98,995 Building $534,305 | |
| 2021 | $4,987.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 N Gates Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 51 N Gates Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 25 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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