Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 976 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,810 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $997 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 89.80-4-19 |
| Primary APN | 140200 89.80-4-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,810 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,490 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 334 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03885300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 976 LAFAYETTE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14209-1305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 3O. E HARVARD |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 16900 |
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 | 976 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200624703 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11108 / 8481 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001155 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 976 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 976 LAFAYETTE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14209-1305 |
| Document Number | 0141923774 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14192/3774 |
| Instrument | 2026042575 |
| Name | BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14202 |
| Type | Construction 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 | $997.00 (-65.53%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,892.00 (+7.91%) | $302,000 (+83.03%) Land $30,000 Building $272,000 | $302,000 (+12.56%) Land $30,000 Building $272,000 |
| 2024 | $2,680.00 (+212.72%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $165,000 (-) Land $22,000 Building $143,000 | $268,293 (+13.82%) Land $35,772 Building $232,521 |
| 2023 | $857.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $165,000 Land $22,000 Building $143,000 | $235,714 Land $31,429 Building $204,285 |
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 | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 251 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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