Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 596 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14204
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,213 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $446 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.25-9-22 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.25-9-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,213 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 1,817 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,817 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Width | 39 ft Width |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01760000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 596 GENESEE ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14204-1323 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3C |
| Legal Description | WEST COR.JEFFERSON TO VIRGINIA 100 ON |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 2502 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 VENICE CIR, BUFFALO, NY 14228-1658 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007155966 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11132 / 1760 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112609886 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $446.00 (-79.69%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,196.00 (+9.25%) | $135,000 (+75.32%) Land $24,800 Building $110,200 | $135,000 (+7.82%) Land $24,800 Building $110,200 |
| 2024 | $2,010.00 (+402.5%) | $77,000 (-) Land $8,300 Building $68,700 | $125,203 (+13.82%) Land $13,496 Building $111,707 |
| 2023 | $400.00 | $77,000 Land $8,300 Building $68,700 | $110,000 Land $11,857 Building $98,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 502 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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