Erie County and West Seneca Town property record for 87 Lenox St, Buffalo, NY 14224
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,239 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $71,000 (Apr 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,777 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-829-000 |
| Primary APN | 19-829-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,239 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 207 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 19-829-000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 87 LENOX ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14224-2609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 07 - MIXED |
| Legal Description | MC-899 SL'S-115,116 FARMINGTON S/D 50 X 120.00 (FL-278) |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST SENECA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
87 Lenox St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1996.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 87 LENOX ST, BUFFALO, NY 14224-2609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10899 / 4456 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 87 Lenox St was $3,777 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and West Seneca Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | West Seneca Town |
| Unified School District | West Seneca Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,777.00 (-1.31%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,827.00 (+3.07%) | $37,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $33,000 | $154,200 (+4.19%) Land $16,670 Building $137,530 |
| 2024 | $3,713.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $33,000 | $148,000 (+4%) Land $16,000 Building $132,000 |
| 2023 | $37,000 Land $4,000 Building $33,000 | $142,308 Land $15,385 Building $126,923 | |
| 2019 | $3,190.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 87 Lenox St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1985–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2006 · Severe Storms And 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 87 Lenox 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 365 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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