Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 54 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.035 acres (1,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $259,500 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,872 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.58-1-10 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.58-1-10 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 1,500 sqft (0.035 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 49.5 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04469400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 FOREST AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-0017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | D-C |
| Legal Description | 7O. E NIAGARA |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 17100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 655 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2126 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20232023045192 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11415 / 219 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000699 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 54 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-0017 |
| Document Number | 0114150219 |
| Book / Page | 11415 / 219 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023045192 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,038.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 236 WHITNEY PL # 1, 1, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1910 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 655 WEST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2126 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0140849853 |
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| Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14084/9853 |
| Instrument | 2023045203 |
| Name | THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60639 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.5% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 6.5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11.5% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 11.5% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 54 FOREST AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14213-0017 |
| Document Number | 0114050711 |
| Book / Page | 11405 / 711 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022137957 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $320.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 483 RHODE ISLAND ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2315 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 236 WHITNEY PL # 1, 1, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1910 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,872.00 (+249.25%) | $259,000 (+684.85%) Land $12,000 Building $247,000 | $259,000 (+382.68%) Land $12,000 Building $247,000 |
| 2024 | $536.00 (+213.45%) | $33,000 (-) Land $3,500 Building $29,500 | $53,659 (+13.82%) Land $5,691 Building $47,968 |
| 2023 | $171.00 | $33,000 (-) Land $3,500 Building $29,500 | $47,143 (+11.45%) Land $5,000 Building $42,143 |
| 2022 | $33,000 Land $3,500 Building $29,500 | $42,300 Land $4,486 Building $37,814 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
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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 188 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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