Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 52 Gates Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 10,000 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 6.53 acres (284,447 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $110,567 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 141.11-3-1.1 |
| Primary APN | 140900 141.11-3-1.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 10,000 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 5,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 5,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Lot Area | 284,447 sqft (6.53 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 540 ft deep x 440 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 121 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 GATES AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 FOX TRACT BLK D A3 1O2 W 13 BLDGS 1 ADM 2 BLKS GATES AVE PUBLIC H |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 17400 |
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 ODELL ST, BUFFALO, NY 14218-2238 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $110,567.00 | ||
| 2025 | $4,268,800 (-) Land $29,800 Building $4,239,000 | $6,670,000 (+23.44%) Land $46,562 Building $6,623,438 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $4,268,800 (-) Land $29,800 Building $4,239,000 | $5,403,500 (+13.92%) Land $37,721 Building $5,365,779 |
| 2022 | $4,268,800 Land $29,800 Building $4,239,000 | $4,743,100 Land $33,111 Building $4,709,989 | |
| 2021 | $56,460.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | 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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