Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 653 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 16,896 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,874 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,400,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,643 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.38-4-4.12 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.38-4-4.12 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 16,896 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 8,448 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 8,448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 8,874 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 87.4 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01555010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 653 MAIN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14203-1450 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-1C |
| Legal Description | 518.40 N CHIPPEWA 97.17 NL. IRR. REAR |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.120 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 NORTH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1519 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022124780 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11404 / 826 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 653 MAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14203-1450 |
| Document Number | 0114040826 |
| Book / Page | 11404 / 826 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022124780 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PKWY STE 400, 400, AMHERST, NY 14228-1143 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 NORTH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1519 |
| Document Number | 2022124781 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022124781 |
| Name | PLAZA GROUP 200 LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $4,643.00 (-81.05%) | ||
| 2025 | $24,506.00 (-14.05%) | $1,406,000 (+28.75%) Land $255,900 Building $1,150,100 | $1,406,000 (-20.82%) Land $255,900 Building $1,150,100 |
| 2024 | $28,513.00 (+338.93%) | $1,092,000 (-) Land $93,800 Building $998,200 | $1,775,610 (+13.82%) Land $152,520 Building $1,623,090 |
| 2023 | $6,496.00 | $1,092,000 Land $93,800 Building $998,200 | $1,560,000 Land $134,000 Building $1,426,000 |
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 · 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.
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 217 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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