Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 704 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Harbor & Marine Transportation |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,698 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,300,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,542 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 500700 58.-4-1.2 |
| Primary APN | 500700 58.-4-1.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,698 sqft (0.13 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 74 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 704 W BUFFALO ST |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-3300 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Harbor & Marine Transportation |
| Local Zoning Code | WEDZ-1A |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.002 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
704 W Buffalo St, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2019.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 330 E 14TH ST, ELMIRA, NY 14903-1331 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201911995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 704 W BUFFALO ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3300 |
| Document Number | 0000011995 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11995 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 405 EDDY ST ITHACA NY 148504617, ITHACA, NY 14850-4617 |
| Document Number | 11999 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11999 |
| Name | ARGYLE ASSOCIATES LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 OLD ARMY RD, SCARSDALE, NY 10583-3608 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Number | 11997, |
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| Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11997 |
| Name | CORNING FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 1 CREDIT UNION PLZ, CORNING, NY 14830-2857 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 704 W Buffalo St was $1,542, down 40.8% from the year before.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City assessment roll, as of May 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins County |
| Municipality | Ithaca City |
| Unified School District | Ithaca City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,542.00 (-40.78%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,604.00 | $77,000 Land $77,000 | $77,000 Land $77,000 |
| 2023 | $77,000 Land $77,000 | $77,000 Land $77,000 |
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 704 W Buffalo St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 50 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 50 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1978–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1996 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 704 W Buffalo St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | ITHACA CITY serves 29,457 people · EPA ID NY5404416 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Chlorine dioxide resolved · Feb 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 158 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Empire Long Distance, Verizon.
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