Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 513 West Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,236 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,564 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $842 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.67-3-25 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.67-3-25 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 17 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,236 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,564 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 24 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 284 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00866600 |
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| Street Address | 513 WEST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2372 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 219.5O SE VERMONT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| 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.
513 West Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 1998.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 416 NORWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-2370 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10941 / 8753 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 513 West Ave was $842, down 67.2% 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 | $842.00 (-67.22%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,569.00 (-2.36%) | $255,000 (+57.41%) Land $24,000 Building $231,000 | $255,000 (-3.19%) Land $24,000 Building $231,000 |
| 2024 | $2,631.00 (+212.84%) | $162,000 (-) Land $13,100 Building $148,900 | $263,415 (+13.82%) Land $21,301 Building $242,114 |
| 2023 | $841.00 | $162,000 Land $13,100 Building $148,900 | $231,429 Land $18,714 Building $212,715 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 513 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 513 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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