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68 Best St, Buffalo, NY 14209 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 68 Best St, Buffalo, NY 14209

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details2,512 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,940 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$968 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Mortgage
Sep 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 100.64-5-48

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 100.64-5-48
Alternative APNs
  • 02001006400005048000
  • 04040900

Interior

Units4 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,512 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area1,256 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,256 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Lot Area2,940 sqft (0.068 acres)
Lot Dimensions105 ft deep x 27.8 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number04040900
Street Address68 BEST ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14209-2371
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeN-2E
Legal Description23. E ELLICOTT
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number48.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract16801

Owner

68 Best St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2019.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address170 FORESTVIEW DR, BUFFALO, NY 14221-1416
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 7, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GRIFFIN FUNDING INC
Sep 26, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 26, 2019
Transfer Doc0113503991
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJul 7, 2026
Property Address68 BEST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14209-2371
Document Number0000122409
Book / Page14204 / 720
Instrument DateJun 15, 2026
Instrument2026122409
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address170 FORESTVIEW DR, BUFFALO, NY 14221-1416

Mortgage

Document Number0000122409,
DateJul 7, 2026
Book Page14204/720
Instrument2026122409
Lender
NameGRIFFIN FUNDING INC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2056
Interest
Max Rate-1%

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateSep 26, 2019
Property Address68 BEST ST, BUFFALO, NY 14209-2371
Document Number0113503991
Book / Page11350 / 3991
Map ReferenceLB 7885 PG 431
Instrument DateSep 26, 2019
Instrument2019209852
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address170 FORESTVIEW DR, 170, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-1416

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address170 FORESTVIEW DR, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221-1416

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 68 Best St was $968, down 78.9% from the year before.

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$968.00 (-78.92%)
2025$4,593.00 (+29.34%)$293,000 (+115.44%) Land $56,700 Building $236,300$293,000 (+32.5%) Land $56,700 Building $236,300
2024$3,551.00 (+402.97%)$136,000 (-) Land $28,400 Building $107,600$221,138 (+13.82%) Land $46,179 Building $174,959
2023$706.00$136,000 Land $28,400 Building $107,600$194,286 Land $40,571 Building $153,715

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 68 Best St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 68 Best St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.

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