638 Sycamore St, Buffalo, NY 14212 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 638 Sycamore St, Buffalo, NY 14212

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential
Lot Size	0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$5,500 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill	$43 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 111.27-1-20`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 111.27-1-20`
Alternative APNs	`02001112700001020000` `02591500`

Exterior

Lot Area	4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	02591500
Street Address	638 SYCAMORE ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14212
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Specialized > Other
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	20.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	16600

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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	636 SYCAMORE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1132
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202345700
Deed Book / Page	11415 / 414
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 17, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0114150414
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2023
Property Address	638 SYCAMORE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1132
Document Number	0114150414
Book / Page	11415 / 414
Instrument Date	Jan 17, 2023
Instrument	2023045700
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 13, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$22.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	65 NIAGARA SQ, BUFFALO, NY 14202-3313

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	636 SYCAMORE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1132

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$43.00 (-56.12%)
2025	$98.00	$13,100 (+469.57%) Land $6,000 Building $7,100	$13,100 (+298.66%) Land $6,000 Building $7,100
2023	Additional exemption filed	$2,300 Land $2,300	$3,286 Land $3,286

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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