Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 533 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,695 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,929 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $775 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Transfer Aug 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.82-2-4 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.82-2-4 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,695 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 507 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,929 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 41 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 | 11499600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 533 DOWNING ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2867 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 6O2.45 E ABBOTT RD |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
533 Downing St is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2019 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 | 62 DENSMORE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2019 | Correction Deed ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 30, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113491926 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 533 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867 |
| Document Number | 0113514178 |
| Book / Page | 011351 / 004178 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 533 DOWNING ST BUFFALO NY 142202867, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 533 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867 |
| Document Number | 0113491926 |
| Book / Page | 011349 / 001926 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 62 DENSMORE ST BUFFALO NY 142202422, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2422 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 533 Downing St was $775 with exemptions applied, down 66.6% 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 | $775.00 (-66.62%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,322.00 (+8.96%) | $276,000 (+90.34%) Land $42,000 Building $234,000 | $276,000 (+17.06%) Land $42,000 Building $234,000 |
| 2024 | $2,131.00 (+218.06%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $145,000 (-) Land $21,100 Building $123,900 | $235,772 (+13.82%) Land $34,309 Building $201,463 |
| 2023 | $670.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $145,000 Land $21,100 Building $123,900 | $207,143 Land $30,143 Building $177,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 533 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 533 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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