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598 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 598 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details30,870 sqft · built 1896
Lot Size1.21 acres (52,986 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$440,000 (Mar 2014)
Tax Bill$27,537 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Mortgage
Jul 2026 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 89.78-2-31

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 89.78-2-31
Alternative APNs
  • 02000897800002031000
  • 03879200

Interior

Units18 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area30,870 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area16,154 sqft
Finished Basement16,154 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1896
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Lot Area52,986 sqft (1.21 acres)
Lot Width185 ft Width

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number03879200
Street Address598 LAFAYETTE AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14222-1480
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeN-2R
Legal DescriptionEAST COR. ELMWOOD TO ST JAMES 200 ON
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number31.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract6302

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Delaware Park-Front Park System
listed 1982 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 82005029

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address875 ELMWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1483
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCorporation

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 10, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
Jul 10, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Quitclaim
Aug 11, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
PRESBYTERY OF WESTERN NEW YORK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 20, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 20, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20142014054786
Deed Book / Page11261 / 8713
Last Transfer DateJul 6, 2026
Transfer Doc0000126106
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJul 10, 2026
Property Address598 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1480
Document Number0000126107
Book / Page14204 / 7655
Instrument DateJul 10, 2026
Instrument2026126107
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000126107,
DateJul 10, 2026
Book Page14204/7655
Instrument2026126107
Lender
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueAug 1, 2046
Interest
Max Rate-1%

July 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJul 10, 2026
Property Address598 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1480
Document Number0000126106
Book / Page11463 / 3282
Instrument DateJul 6, 2026
Instrument2026126106
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address598 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1480
Document Number0138225910
Book / Page013822 / 005910
Instrument DateAug 11, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 18, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address875 ELMWOOD AVE BUFFALO NY 142221433, BUFFALO, NY 14222-1433

Mortgage

Document Number0138225910
DateAug 11, 2017
Book Page013822/005910
Lender
NamePRESBYTERY OF WESTERN NEW YORK
Address2060 UNION RD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224-1423
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$27,537.00 (-61.26%)
2025$71,080.00 (+56.39%)$8,338,800 (+70.18%) Land $858,500 Building $7,480,300$8,338,800 (+4.66%) Land $858,500 Building $7,480,300
2024$45,450.00 (+78.49%) Additional exemption filed$4,900,000 (-) Land $448,800 Building $4,451,200$7,967,480 (+13.82%) Land $729,756 Building $7,237,724
2023$25,464.00 Additional exemption filed$4,900,000 Land $448,800 Building $4,451,200$7,000,000 Land $641,143 Building $6,358,857

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1978–1979)
Most Recent ClaimAug 1979 · tidal / storm surge

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,214 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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