Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 686 Clinton St, Buffalo, NY 14210
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,609 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $476 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.74-2-18 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.74-2-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,609 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Lot Area | 4,136 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 88 ft deep x 46.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 810 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Partial |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02734700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 686 CLINTON ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14210-1028 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3E |
| Legal Description | WEST COR. EMSLIE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
686 Clinton St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2025 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6261 OLD LAKE SHORE RD, LAKE VIEW, NY 14085-9519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025114599 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11447 / 2167 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 686 Clinton St was $476 with exemptions applied, down 75.8% 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 | $476.00 (-75.75%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,963.00 (+67.92%) | $150,000 (+188.46%) Land $12,800 Building $137,200 | $150,000 (+77.4%) Land $12,800 Building $137,200 |
| 2024 | $1,169.00 (+397.45%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $52,000 (-) Land $4,300 Building $47,700 | $84,553 (+13.82%) Land $6,992 Building $77,561 |
| 2023 | $235.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $52,000 Land $4,300 Building $47,700 | $74,286 Land $6,143 Building $68,143 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 686 Clinton 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.
The area around 686 Clinton 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 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 581 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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