Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 557 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,586 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,904 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $74,900 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,156 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.69-3-1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.69-3-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,586 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,299 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,287 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 2,904 sqft (0.067 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 88 ft deep x 32.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 356 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04735600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 BIRD AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14222-3103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | EAST COR ASHLAND |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 6301 |
557 Bird Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2014.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 148 ELMWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1450 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004438 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11087 / 2636 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112612995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 557 Bird Ave was $1,156, down 66% 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 | $1,156.00 (-66.01%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,401.00 (+4.71%) | $350,000 (+75%) Land $29,000 Building $321,000 | $350,000 (+7.63%) Land $29,000 Building $321,000 |
| 2024 | $3,248.00 (+212.61%) | $200,000 (-) Land $19,100 Building $180,900 | $325,203 (+13.82%) Land $31,057 Building $294,146 |
| 2023 | $1,039.00 | $200,000 Land $19,100 Building $180,900 | $285,714 Land $27,286 Building $258,428 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 Bird Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 557 Bird Ave 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 731 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 Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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