Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 96 Leonard St, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,303 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $459 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 90.26-3-24 |
| Primary APN | 140200 90.26-3-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,303 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,231 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 72 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,950 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Canopy | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08069500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 LEONARD ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-2316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 613.O5 S KENSINGTON |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 4401 |
96 Leonard St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 LEONARD ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19991045 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10959 / 9185 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114574686 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 96 LEONARD ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2316 |
| Document Number | 0114574686 |
| Book / Page | 11457 / 4686 |
| Map Reference | MB 1487 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026031982 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 LEONARD ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2316 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 LEONARD ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215-2316 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 96 Leonard St was $459, down 62.5% 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 | $459.00 (-62.53%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,225.00 (+32.43%) | $139,000 (+143.86%) Land $10,000 Building $129,000 | $139,000 (+49.97%) Land $10,000 Building $129,000 |
| 2024 | $925.00 (+525%) | $57,000 (-) Land $5,400 Building $51,600 | $92,683 (+13.82%) Land $8,780 Building $83,903 |
| 2023 | $148.00 | $57,000 Land $5,400 Building $51,600 | $81,429 Land $7,714 Building $73,715 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 Leonard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 96 Leonard 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 1,038 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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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