Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 569 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,340 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $83,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $915 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.83-1-4 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.83-1-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,340 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,074 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 703 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 563 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,450 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11500500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 569 DOWNING ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2867 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 971.45 E ABBOTT RD |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
569 Downing St, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2021 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 569 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 2004638 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11076 / 8854 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113867392 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 569 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867 |
| Document Number | 0113867392 |
| Book / Page | 11386 / 7392 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021177099 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 569 DOWNING ST, 569, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2867 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 70 QUEENS DR, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-3227 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 569 Downing St was $915 with exemptions applied, down 62.5% 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 | $915.00 (-62.52%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,441.00 (+81.62%) | $307,000 (+149.59%) Land $47,000 Building $260,000 | $307,000 (+53.5%) Land $47,000 Building $260,000 |
| 2024 | $1,344.00 (+137.46%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $123,000 (-) Land $24,000 Building $99,000 | $200,000 (+13.82%) Land $39,024 Building $160,976 |
| 2023 | $566.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $123,000 Land $24,000 Building $99,000 | $175,714 Land $34,286 Building $141,428 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 569 Downing St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 569 Downing 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 |
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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 746 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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