83 Modern Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218 Property Records

Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 83 Modern Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.081 acres (3,510 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$31,000 (Mar 2003)
Tax Bill	$223 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`140900 142.70-4-24`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140900 142.70-4-24`
Alternative APNs	`09001427000004024000` `5574`

Exterior

Lot Area	3,510 sqft (0.081 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	5574
Street Address	83 MODERN AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14218-3117
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning Code	MR
Legal Description	L 6O MILKS TRACT D7 319 Y 3O X 117
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	24.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	LACKAWANNA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	12400

Owner

83 Modern Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2003.

Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	6284 SMITH RD, HAMBURG, NY 14075-6157
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 2, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage M&T BK
Apr 2, 2018	Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 7, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 7, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20031248
Deed Book / Page	11031 / 8021
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Apr 2, 2018
Property Address	83 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3117
Document Number	0113275757
Book / Page	011327 / 005757
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 20, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$60.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	59 POTTERS RD BUFFALO NY 142202035, BUFFALO, NY 14220-2035

Mortgage

Document Number	138506755
Date	Apr 2, 2018
Book Page	013850/006755

Lender

Name	M&T BK
Type	Bank
Address	BUFFALO, NY 14203

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2048

April 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Apr 2, 2018
Property Address	83 MODERN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3117
Document Number	0113275734
Book / Page	011327 / 005734
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 19, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	81 MODERN AVE LACKAWANNA NY 142183117, LACKAWANNA, NY 14218-3117

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 83 Modern Ave was $223.

Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Lackawanna City
Unified School District	Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$223.00
2025		$5,900 Land $5,900	$9,219 Land $9,219
2023		$5,900 (-) Land $5,900	$7,500 (+13.64%) Land $7,500
2022		$5,900 Land $5,900	$6,600 Land $6,600
2021	$132.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 83 Modern Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · 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 20 policies
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	20 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1979–1994)
Most Recent Claim	Oct 1994 · tidal / storm surge

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

The area around 83 Modern 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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