Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 81 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,318 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,684 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $182,600 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,744 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.58-2-17 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.58-2-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,318 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,424 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,424 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 470 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,684 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 39 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 352 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05837300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 81 CRESCENT AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-2627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 166. N ROBIE WH 16X45 IN E S COR |
| Legal Subdivision | HUMBOLDT PARK LAND COMPANY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
81 Crescent Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2008.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 CRESCENT AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008201702 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11150 / 7078 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Crescent Ave was $1,744 with a homeowner's exemption, down 65% 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 | $1,744.00 (-65.03%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,987.00 (+11.24%) | $528,000 (+91.3%) Land $104,000 Building $424,000 | $528,000 (+17.65%) Land $104,000 Building $424,000 |
| 2024 | $4,483.00 (+212.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $276,000 (-) Land $64,000 Building $212,000 | $448,780 (+13.82%) Land $104,065 Building $344,715 |
| 2023 | $1,434.00 Homeowner's exemption | $276,000 Land $64,000 Building $212,000 | $394,286 Land $91,429 Building $302,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Crescent Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
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 | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1982 · 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 81 Crescent 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 | 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 283 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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