Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 71 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,430 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,046 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,024 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale Aug 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 133.79-1-32.11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 133.79-1-32.11 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,430 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,046 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 87.1 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11858560 |
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| Street Address | 71 DOWNING ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14220-2616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32.110 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Cazenovia Park-South Park System listed 1982 · 11 contributing resources · NRIS 82005028 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
71 Downing St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2019 | Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019185583 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11349 / 230 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113490226 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 71 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2616 |
| Document Number | 0113490230 |
| Book / Page | 11349 / 0230 |
| Map Reference | MAP 283 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019185583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,620.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 ROCKDOVE LN, 10, ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127-3049 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 METZGER DR, ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127-2018 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 71 DOWNING ST, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2616 |
| Document Number | 0113490226 |
| Book / Page | 011349 / 000226 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 ROCKDOVE LN ORCHARD PARK NY 141273049, ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127-3049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Downing St was $1,024, down 59.3% 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 | $1,024.00 (-59.33%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,518.00 (+74.26%) | $310,000 (+248.31%) Land $23,000 Building $287,000 | $310,000 (+114.21%) Land $23,000 Building $287,000 |
| 2024 | $1,445.00 (+212.77%) | $89,000 (-) Land $11,900 Building $77,100 | $144,715 (+13.82%) Land $19,350 Building $125,365 |
| 2023 | $462.00 | $89,000 Land $11,900 Building $77,100 | $127,143 Land $17,000 Building $110,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 71 Downing St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · 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.
The area around 71 Downing 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 626 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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