Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 987 William St, Buffalo, NY 14206
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,725 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $57 (2019) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 112.61-2-5 |
| Primary APN | 140200 112.61-2-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 2,725 sqft (0.063 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09698400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 987 WILLIAM ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14206-1808 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3E |
| Legal Description | WEST COR METCALFE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
987 William St, commercial vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2010.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 65 NIAGARA SQ, 901, BUFFALO, NY 14202-3309 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11178 / 8567 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000272 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,200 Land $8,200 | $8,200 Land $8,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,200 Land $4,200 | $6,000 Land $6,000 | |
| 2019 | $57.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 987 William St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 987 William 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 |
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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 363 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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