Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 97 May St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,356 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,765 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,500 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $185 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.72-2-36.1 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.72-2-36.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,161 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 195 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,765 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09550450 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 MAY ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-2431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 402. S WALDEN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 2802 |
97 May St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2014.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 67 ZELMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2140 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201426618 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11260 / 2615 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112602615 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 May St was $185, down 62.1% 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 | $185.00 (-62.09%) | ||
| 2025 | $488.00 (+36.69%) | $56,000 (+154.55%) Land $7,000 Building $49,000 | $56,000 (+56.55%) Land $7,000 Building $49,000 |
| 2024 | $357.00 (+213.16%) | $22,000 (-) Land $2,900 Building $19,100 | $35,772 (+13.82%) Land $4,715 Building $31,057 |
| 2023 | $114.00 | $22,000 Land $2,900 Building $19,100 | $31,429 Land $4,143 Building $27,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 May 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 97 May 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 487 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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