Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 98 May St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,826 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,690 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $287 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.72-1-13 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.72-1-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,826 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 550 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,690 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09552400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 98 MAY ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-2432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 398.2O S WALDEN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 2802 |
98 May St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 MAY ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 98 May St was $287 with a homeowner's exemption, down 60.9% 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 | $287.00 (-60.9%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $734.00 (+50.72%) | $87,000 (+19%) Land $5,000 Building $82,000 | $87,000 (+78.35%) Land $5,000 Building $82,000 |
| 2024 | $487.00 (+214.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $30,000 (-) Land $2,000 Building $28,000 | $48,780 (+13.82%) Land $3,252 Building $45,528 |
| 2023 | $155.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,000 Land $2,000 Building $28,000 | $42,857 Land $2,857 Building $40,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 98 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 98 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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