Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 72 Sears St, Buffalo, NY 14212
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,917 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $211 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 112.45-2-13 |
| Primary APN | 140200 112.45-2-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,917 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,266 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 651 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 2,700 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02976100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 SEARS ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14212-1406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 251.15 N PECKHAM |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 1602 |
72 Sears St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021108790 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11381 / 2896 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 72 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1406 |
| Document Number | 0113812896 |
| Book / Page | 11381 / 2896 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021108790 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $260.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 N CREEK DR, 421, DEPEW, NY 14043-1942 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 72 SEARS ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1406 |
| Document Number | 139987554 |
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| Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 13998/7554 |
| Name | NICHOLAS LEWCEYK ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 25 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2023 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Sears St was $211, down 60.5% 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 | $211.00 (-60.49%) | ||
| 2025 | $534.00 (+56.6%) | $64,000 (+204.76%) Land $4,000 Building $60,000 | $64,000 (+87.43%) Land $4,000 Building $60,000 |
| 2024 | $341.00 (+212.84%) | $21,000 (-) Land $1,900 Building $19,100 | $34,146 (+13.82%) Land $3,089 Building $31,057 |
| 2023 | $109.00 | $21,000 Land $1,900 Building $19,100 | $30,000 Land $2,714 Building $27,286 |
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 72 Sears St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 72 Sears 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 |
|---|
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 535 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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