Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 983 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14203
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (44,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $172 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer Aug 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 100.80-7-25 |
| Primary APN | 140200 100.80-7-25 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 44,150 sqft (1.01 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 181 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01941950 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 983 MICHIGAN AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14203-1124 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2E |
| Legal Description | 25O. S HIGH |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 3100 |
983 Michigan Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 SYMPHONY CIR, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1340 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 6, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10897 / 855 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114156677 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 983 MICHIGAN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14203-1131 |
| Document Number | 0114156677 |
| Book / Page | 11415 / 6677 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023057407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 SYMPHONY CIR, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1340 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 SYMPHONY CIR, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1340 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 983 MICHIGAN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14203-1131 |
| Document Number | 0113640341 |
| Book / Page | 011364 / 000341 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2 SYMPHONY CIR BUFFALO NY 142011340, BUFFALO, NY 14201-1340 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 983 Michigan Ave was $172, down 85.8% 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 | $172.00 (-85.8%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,211.00 (+14.57%) | $52,100 (-44.93%) Land $39,100 Building $13,000 | $52,100 (-66.13%) Land $39,100 Building $13,000 |
| 2024 | $1,057.00 (+5,185%) | $94,600 (+2,265%) Land $89,900 Building $4,700 | $153,821 (+2,592%) Land $146,179 Building $7,642 |
| 2023 | $20.00 | $4,000 (-) Land $4,000 | $5,714 (+12.04%) Land $5,714 |
| 2022 | $4,000 Land $4,000 | $5,100 Land $5,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 983 Michigan Ave 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 983 Michigan Ave 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 |
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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 320 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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