Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 85 Barnard St, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Nov 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $406 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 123.50-3-36 |
| Primary APN | 140200 123.50-3-36 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10860200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 BARNARD ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-3502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 45O. S CASIMIR |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
85 Barnard St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1996.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 BARNARD ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-3502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10908 / 7375 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Barnard St was $406, down 67.2% 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 | $406.00 (-67.21%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,238.00 (-2.29%) | $123,000 (+57.69%) Land $13,000 Building $110,000 | $123,000 (-3.02%) Land $13,000 Building $110,000 |
| 2024 | $1,267.00 (+212.84%) | $78,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $72,000 | $126,829 (+13.82%) Land $9,756 Building $117,073 |
| 2023 | $405.00 | $78,000 Land $6,000 Building $72,000 | $111,429 Land $8,571 Building $102,858 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Barnard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 5 (1979–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1987 · 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.
The area around 85 Barnard 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 |
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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 1,287 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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