Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 72 Verel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $253 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 142.71-2-22 |
| Primary APN | 140900 142.71-2-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5683 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 VEREL AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | L 18 VEREL TRACT BLK A E7 21 Z 4O X 115.1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 16200 |
72 Verel Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 VEREL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3113 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 72 VEREL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3113 |
| Document Number | 0113232817 |
| Book / Page | 011323 / 002817 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 80 LEHIGH ST LACKAWANNA NY 142181234, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-1234 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Verel Ave was $253.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $253.00 | ||
| 2025 | $7,400 Land $7,400 | $11,563 Land $11,563 | |
| 2023 | $7,400 (-) Land $7,400 | $9,400 (+14.63%) Land $9,400 | |
| 2022 | $7,400 Land $7,400 | $8,200 Land $8,200 | |
| 2021 | $141.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Verel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (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 72 Verel Ave 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 | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 759 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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