Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 98 16th St, Buffalo, NY 14213
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,150 sqft · built 1877 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $264 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 99.60-8-26 |
| Primary APN | 140200 99.60-8-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,150 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1877 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1877 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,700 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00836900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 98 16TH ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14213-2607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 116.50 SE CONN |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 6903 |
98 16th St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2003.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 YORK ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213-2656 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11046 / 2303 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 98 16th St was $264, down 74.2% 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 | $264.00 (-74.24%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,025.00 (-29.84%) | $80,000 (-11.11%) Land $23,000 Building $57,000 | $80,000 (-45.33%) Land $23,000 Building $57,000 |
| 2024 | $1,461.00 (+212.85%) | $90,000 (-) Land $14,000 Building $76,000 | $146,341 (+13.82%) Land $22,764 Building $123,577 |
| 2023 | $467.00 | $90,000 Land $14,000 Building $76,000 | $128,571 Land $20,000 Building $108,571 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 98 16th 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 98 16th 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 1,073 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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