Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 55 Thomas St, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,749 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $393 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 112.61-5-32 |
| Primary APN | 140200 112.61-5-32 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,749 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,429 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 3,450 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09667700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 THOMAS ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-2116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 2O5. S HOWARD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
55 Thomas St, a duplex, is owned by a company.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24 ELWOOD DR, BUFFALO, NY 14224-4204 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 55 THOMAS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-2116 |
| Document Number | 0113359157 |
| Book / Page | 011335 / 009157 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 24 ELWOOD DR WEST SENECA NY 142244204, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-4204 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 55 THOMAS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-2116 |
| Document Number | 0113282814 |
| Book / Page | 011328 / 002814 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 45 THOMAS ST BUFFALO NY 142062142, BUFFALO, NY 14206-2142 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Thomas St was $393, down 57.8% 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 | $393.00 (-57.83%) | ||
| 2025 | $932.00 (+105.29%) | $119,000 (+325%) Land $8,000 Building $111,000 | $119,000 (+161.38%) Land $8,000 Building $111,000 |
| 2024 | $454.00 (+213.1%) | $28,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $23,000 | $45,528 (+13.82%) Land $8,130 Building $37,398 |
| 2023 | $145.00 | $28,000 Land $5,000 Building $23,000 | $40,000 Land $7,143 Building $32,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Thomas St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims 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 | 2 (1979–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 55 Thomas 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 |
|---|
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 363 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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