Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 85 16th St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,617 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,470 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $921 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Feb 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.60-7-34 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.60-7-34 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,617 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 513 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,470 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00833600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 16TH ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 3O3.5O NW YORK 30X41 IN R NEXT LOT |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 6701 |
85 16th St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo 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 | 85 16TH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Feb 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance M & T BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 85 16TH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0139289622 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13928/9622 |
| Instrument | 2020026873 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 85 16TH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0113566131 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 11356/6131 |
| Instrument | 2020026874 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 16th St was $921 with a homeowner's exemption, down 68.9% 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 | $921.00 (-68.95%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,966.00 (-10.93%) | $279,000 (+36.1%) Land $26,000 Building $253,000 | $279,000 (-16.3%) Land $26,000 Building $253,000 |
| 2024 | $3,330.00 (+212.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $205,000 (-) Land $16,000 Building $189,000 | $333,333 (+13.82%) Land $26,016 Building $307,317 |
| 2023 | $1,065.00 Homeowner's exemption | $205,000 Land $16,000 Building $189,000 | $292,857 Land $22,857 Building $270,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 16th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims 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 | 4 (1982–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1986 · river or lake flooding |
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 85 16th 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 1,073 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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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