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870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 - Property report

Also known as: 870 Lafayette Ave

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Property type

Apartments (411)

Year built

1910

Acreage

0.27

Sale price

$2,225,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
870 Lafayette Avenue
ZIP code
14209
County
Erie
Parcel ID
89.790-3-31

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/23/2019
Sale price
$2,225,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$28,112
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Building
Property type
Apartments (411)
Building sq. ft.
22926
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Story height
Year built
1910
Elevator
Units
48
Lot
Total sq. ft.
22,926
Acreage
0.27
Frontage
96 ft
Depth
97 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
72 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
69 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership

Ownership information for 870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/23/2019 $2,225,000 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
08/16/2004 $1,025,000 XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/10/2001 $355,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX X XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/25/2019 - R
07/23/2019 - D		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
08/16/2004 - D
08/16/2004 - R		 Deed
(Condominium Unit Deed)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/10/2001 - D
07/10/2001 - R		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/10/2001 - D
07/10/2001 - R		 Deed XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$28,112
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,888,700
Land value
$278,100
Building value
$2,610,600
Assessed value
$2,888,700

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $3,256,911 $2,003,000 9.7317 $19,493 -27.54%
2024 $2,861,429 $2,003,000 13.43 $26,900 -8.70%
2023 $2,567,900 $2,003,000 14.71 $29,464 -8.12%
2022 $2,263,300 $2,003,000 16.01 $32,068 -1.29%
2021 $2,225,600 $2,003,000 16.22 $32,489 +121.92%
2020 $1,171,900 $750,000 19.52 $14,640 -3.79%
2019 $1,102,900 $750,000 20.29 $15,218 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/24/2026
11/17/2020
09/20/2019

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
8,313
Median age
41.3
Average household income
$85,126
Family households
30.9%
People per household (average)
1.73
Occupied housing units
4,323
Owner-occupied units
33.7%
Median year structure built
1938
Median value mortgaged units
$378,500
Median value unmortgaged units
$532,800

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY

1367 Delaware, Buffalo 24 Linwood Ter, Buffalo 25 Chapin, Buffalo 11 Chapin, Buffalo 1363 Delaware, Buffalo 835 Delavan W, Buffalo 1395 Delaware, Buffalo 915 Delavan W, Buffalo 901 Delavan W, Buffalo 41 Chapin, Buffalo 33 Chapin, Buffalo 120 St James, Buffalo 911 Delavan W, Buffalo 54 Gates Cir, Buffalo 1389 Delaware, Buffalo 2 Gates Cir, Buffalo 122 St James, Buffalo 885 Delavan W, Buffalo 19 Chapin, Buffalo 116 St James, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY

14150, Erie County, NY 14201, Erie County, NY 14202, Erie County, NY 14203, Erie County, NY 14204, Erie County, NY 14206, Erie County, NY 14207, Erie County, NY 14208, Erie County, NY 14210, Erie County, NY 14211, Erie County, NY 14212, Erie County, NY 14213, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14216, Erie County, NY 14217, Erie County, NY 14220, Erie County, NY 14222, Erie County, NY 14223, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209?

The development at 870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209?

870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 has a total of 22,926 square feet.

When was 870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 last sold and what was the sale price?

870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 was last sold on 07/23/2019 for $2,225,000.

What is the assessed value of 870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209?

870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 is currently assessed at $2,888,700.

What are the property taxes for 870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209?

The property taxes for 870 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 total $28,111.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 48 residential unit(s).

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