Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 97 Howard St, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,395 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,511 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $175 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 111.66-10-17 |
| Primary APN | 140200 111.66-10-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,395 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,015 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 380 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 2,511 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 ft deep x 27 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 02834100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 HOWARD ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 54. W WATSON |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
97 Howard St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2007.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 HOWARD ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206-1545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111391572 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Howard St was $175, down 65.1% 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 | $175.00 (-65.14%) | ||
| 2025 | $502.00 (+10.57%) | $53,000 (+89.29%) Land $8,000 Building $45,000 | $53,000 (+16.41%) Land $8,000 Building $45,000 |
| 2024 | $454.00 (+213.1%) | $28,000 (-) Land $1,900 Building $26,100 | $45,528 (+13.82%) Land $3,089 Building $42,439 |
| 2023 | $145.00 | $28,000 Land $1,900 Building $26,100 | $40,000 Land $2,714 Building $37,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 97 Howard 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 | 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 581 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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