Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 558 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
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| Details | 87,148 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 2.43 acres (105,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $71,791 (2019) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.66-2-1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.66-2-1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
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| Building Area | 87,148 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 4,833 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 4,833 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 105,600 sqft (2.43 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 220 ft deep x 480 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07953800 |
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| Street Address | 558 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | EAST COR ORLEANS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Winspear Extension Historic District listed 2024 · 494 contributing resources · NRIS 100009880 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
558 Highgate Ave, a public works property, is owned by a company.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 CITY HALL, BUFFALO, NY 14202-7534 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $4,300,000 Land $867,000 Building $3,433,000 | $4,300,000 Land $867,000 Building $3,433,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,900,000 Land $470,200 Building $3,429,800 | $5,571,429 Land $671,714 Building $4,899,715 | |
| 2019 | $71,791.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 558 Highgate 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 558 Highgate 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 |
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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 1,460 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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