Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 638 Broadway St, Buffalo, NY 14212
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,800 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,912 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,600 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $248 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.42-4-29 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.42-4-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,800 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 2,912 sqft (0.067 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02176900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 638 BROADWAY ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14212-1059 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3C |
| Legal Description | 56. NE ADAMS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
638 Broadway St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2004.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1007 SYCAMORE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1509 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004346 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11066 / 8463 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000474 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 638 Broadway St was $248, down 79.5% 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 | $248.00 (-79.5%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,210.00 (+13.08%) | $75,000 (+82.93%) Land $9,100 Building $65,900 | $75,000 (+12.5%) Land $9,100 Building $65,900 |
| 2024 | $1,070.00 (+402.35%) | $41,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $38,000 | $66,667 (+13.82%) Land $4,878 Building $61,789 |
| 2023 | $213.00 | $41,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $38,000 | $58,571 (+11.35%) Land $4,286 Building $54,285 |
| 2022 | $41,000 Land $3,000 Building $38,000 | $52,600 Land $3,849 Building $48,751 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 638 Broadway St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 risk around 638 Broadway St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 598 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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