Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 686 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 33,443 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,145 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $13,946 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.30-5-6 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.30-5-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 14 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 33,443 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 10,435 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 10,435 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Lot Area | 8,145 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 181 ft deep x 44.8 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01564100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 686 MAIN ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14202-1933 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | N-1C |
| Legal Description | 248. S TUPPER PC 40.76X59.50 IN R ON PEARL ST. |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
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 | 701 SENECA ST, 200, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1360 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005898 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11098 / 5977 |
| 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 | $13,946.00 (-13.82%) | ||
| 2025 | $16,183.00 (+24.94%) | $4,223,000 (+124.63%) Land $318,700 Building $3,904,300 | $4,223,000 (+38.15%) Land $318,700 Building $3,904,300 |
| 2024 | $12,953.00 (+32.58%) Additional exemption filed | $1,880,000 (-) Land $116,800 Building $1,763,200 | $3,056,911 (+13.82%) Land $189,919 Building $2,866,992 |
| 2023 | $9,770.00 Additional exemption filed | $1,880,000 Land $116,800 Building $1,763,200 | $2,685,714 Land $166,857 Building $2,518,857 |
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 |
|---|
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 460 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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