537 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 537 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details7,155 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size0.077 acres (3,354 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,050,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$3,551 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale
Apr 2018 Loan Modification
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 111.46-9-18

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 111.46-9-18
Alternative APNs
  • 02001114600009018000
  • 01552300

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area7,155 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area2,385 sqft
Unfinished Basement2,385 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1977
Lot Area3,354 sqft (0.077 acres)
Lot Dimensions31 ft deep x 24.8 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number01552300
Street Address537 MAIN ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14203-1712
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeN-1D
Legal DescriptionSOUTH COR.GENESEE GEN 28NE 100S 20R 31X1O R OF LOWES L
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number18.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract16500

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address75 TENNYSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2303
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 22, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO
Apr 19, 2018Loan Modification, Mortgage
LAKE SHORE SVGS BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 30, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021143038
Deed Book / Page11383 / 8267
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJul 22, 2021
Property Address537 MAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14203-1712
Document Number0113838267
Book / Page11383 / 8267
Instrument DateJun 25, 2021
Instrument2021143038
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$4,200.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3015 LIVINGSTON AVE, 3015, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14303-2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address75 TENNYSON AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2303

April 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address537 MAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14203-1712
Document Number0138526133
Instrument DateApr 19, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 7, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address537 MAIN ST BUFFALO NY 142031712, BUFFALO, NY 14203-1712

Mortgage

Document Number0138526133
DateApr 19, 2018
Book Page013852/006133
Lender
NameLAKE SHORE SVGS BK
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressDUNKIRK, NY 14048
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,551.00 (-78.47%)
2025$16,490.00 (-14.63%)$1,075,400 (+13.2%) Land $104,500 Building $970,900$1,075,400 (-30.38%) Land $104,500 Building $970,900
2024$19,315.00 (+291.23%) Additional exemption filed$950,000 (-) Land $38,300 Building $911,700$1,544,715 (+13.82%) Land $62,276 Building $1,482,439
2023$4,937.00 Additional exemption filed$950,000 Land $38,300 Building $911,700$1,357,143 Land $54,714 Building $1,302,429

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 217 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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