Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 96 Putnam St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 2 ba · 2,669 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $533 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Mortgage Dec 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.28-2-10 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.28-2-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,669 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,358 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,311 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 486 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 322 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04859500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 PUTNAM ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-1650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 187. S LAFAYETTE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 6501 |
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 PUTNAM ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1650 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEW YORK ST AFFORDABLE HSNG |
| Dec 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD HSNG SVCS |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOUSING FIN AGCY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000484 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 96 PUTNAM ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1650 |
| Document Number | 0138913500 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 PUTNAM ST BUFFALO NY 142131650, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1650 |
| Document Number | 0138913500 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013891/003500 |
| Name | NEW YORK ST AFFORDABLE HSNG |
|---|---|
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 96 PUTNAM ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1650 |
| Document Number | 0138832167 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 PUTNAM ST BUFFALO NY 142131650, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1650 |
| Document Number | 0138832167 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013883/002167 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD HSNG SVCS |
|---|---|
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14213 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2029 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 96 PUTNAM ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1650 |
| Document Number | 0138636833 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 PUTNAM ST BUFFALO NY 142131650, BUFFALO, NY 14213-1650 |
| Document Number | 0138636833 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013863/006833 |
| Name | HOUSING FIN AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $533.00 (-69.33%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,738.00 (-12.62%) | $323,000 (+31.84%) Land $53,000 Building $270,000 | $323,000 (-18.92%) Land $53,000 Building $270,000 |
| 2024 | $1,989.00 (+212.74%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $245,000 (-) Land $24,200 Building $220,800 | $398,374 (+13.82%) Land $39,350 Building $359,024 |
| 2023 | $636.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $245,000 Land $24,200 Building $220,800 | $350,000 Land $34,571 Building $315,429 |
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 1,214 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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