970 Sycamore St, Buffalo, NY 14212 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 970 Sycamore St, Buffalo, NY 14212

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details2,626 sqft · built 1936
Lot Size0.1 acres (4,340 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$15,000 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill$359 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 101.77-1-16

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 101.77-1-16
Alternative APNs
  • 02001017700001016000
  • 02599400

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,626 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1936
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1936
Lot Area4,340 sqft (0.1 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 30.8 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number02599400
Street Address970 SYCAMORE ST
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14212-1422
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal Description3O.75 W WOLTZ
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number16.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract2703

Owner

970 Sycamore St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2022.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address628 E DELAVAN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1051
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 18, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 18, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202255697
Deed Book / Page11398 / 6122
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateMar 18, 2022
Property Address970 SYCAMORE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1422
Document Number0113986122
Book / Page11398 / 6122
Instrument DateMar 2, 2022
Instrument2022055697
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 17, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$60.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address970 SYCAMORE ST, 970, BUFFALO, NY 14212-1422

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address628 E DELAVAN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-1051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 970 Sycamore St was $359, down 79.8% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$359.00 (-79.81%)
2025$1,778.00 (+6.4%)$108,600 (+69.69%) Land $13,100 Building $95,500$108,600 (+4.36%) Land $13,100 Building $95,500
2024$1,671.00 (+403.31%)$64,000 (-) Land $4,200 Building $59,800$104,065 (+13.82%) Land $6,829 Building $97,236
2023$332.00$64,000 Land $4,200 Building $59,800$91,429 Land $6,000 Building $85,429

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 970 Sycamore St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 970 Sycamore 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 667 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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