Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 87 Commonwealth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,632 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $87,051 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,113 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.72-3-55 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.72-3-55 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,632 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,334 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,298 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,112 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 636 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06256000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 87 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14216-2751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 172. S HERTEL |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 4901 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 FAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-2707 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005730 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11093 / 947 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111483230 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,113.00 (-67.69%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,445.00 (-4.89%) | $337,000 (+51.12%) Land $55,000 Building $282,000 | $337,000 (-7.06%) Land $55,000 Building $282,000 |
| 2024 | $3,622.00 (+212.78%) | $223,000 (-) Land $35,500 Building $187,500 | $362,602 (+13.82%) Land $57,724 Building $304,878 |
| 2023 | $1,158.00 | $223,000 Land $35,500 Building $187,500 | $318,571 Land $50,714 Building $267,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 974 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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