Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 656 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 15,000 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.963 acres (41,945 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,200 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,624 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.26-1-34.11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.26-1-34.11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 15,000 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 100 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 100 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Lot Area | 41,945 sqft (0.963 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 279 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02245525 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 656 GENESEE ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-3111 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | D-C |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34.110 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 3100 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 GENESEE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-3111 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200762184 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11126 / 9663 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111269663 |
| 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 | $1,624.00 (-78.76%) | ||
| 2025 | $7,645.00 (+36.08%) | $570,100 (+117.6%) Land $94,000 Building $476,100 | $570,100 (+33.82%) Land $94,000 Building $476,100 |
| 2024 | $5,618.00 (+443.85%) Additional exemption filed | $262,000 (-) Land $41,900 Building $220,100 | $426,016 (+13.82%) Land $68,130 Building $357,886 |
| 2023 | $1,033.00 Additional exemption filed | $262,000 Land $41,900 Building $220,100 | $374,286 Land $59,857 Building $314,429 |
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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