Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 516 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 997 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,986 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $330 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.74-4-14 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.74-4-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 997 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 997 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,986 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11489400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 516 DOWNING ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2866 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 46O. E ABBOTT RD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
516 Downing St is owned by a company and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3401 QUEENSBOROUGH DR, OLNEY, MD 20832-2544 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 516 Downing St was $330 with exemptions applied.
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 | $330.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $250,000 (+104.92%) Land $38,000 Building $212,000 | $250,000 (+26.02%) Land $38,000 Building $212,000 | |
| 2024 | $813.00 (+217.58%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $122,000 (-) Land $20,000 Building $102,000 | $198,374 (+13.82%) Land $32,520 Building $165,854 |
| 2023 | $256.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $122,000 Land $20,000 Building $102,000 | $174,286 Land $28,571 Building $145,715 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 516 Downing St 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.
The area around 516 Downing 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 |
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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 746 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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