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159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY 10306 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Buffalo St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1970

Lot sq. ft.

2,375

Sale price

$652,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Buffalo Street
ZIP code
10306
Neighborhood
Bay Terrace
Borough
Staten island
Block & lot
04972-0005

Owner

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,140
Building dimensions
15 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1970
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
08/26/2025
Sale price
$652,500
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,863
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Buffalo Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Emmet Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 95 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,375

Area overview

Walk score
40 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
66 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
45 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
31
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.87 Miles
Closest fire station
1.26 Miles

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Ownership information for 159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY

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

Sales history for 159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY 10306

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/26/2025 $652,500 XXXXXXX XX; XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XX; XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX

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Property taxes for 159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$5,863
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$742,000
Assessed value
$44,520

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $701,000 $42,060 $22,589 19.843% $5,863 $4,482 -1.72%
2024/25 $647,000 $38,820 $22,707 20.085% $5,890 $4,561 +8.20%
2023/24 $644,000 $38,640 $20,987 20.085% $5,557 $4,215 +6.05%
2022/23 $524,000 $31,440 $19,571 20.309% $5,301 $3,975 +8.42%
2021/22 $497,000 $29,820 $18,364 19.963% $4,916 $3,666 -5.66%
2020/21 $537,000 $32,220 $18,464 21.045% $5,182 $3,886 +0.05%
2019/20 $467,000 $28,020 $18,349 21.167% $5,173 $3,884 +9.76%
2018/19 $500,000 $30,000 $16,916 20.919% $4,823 $3,539 +13.62%
2017/18 $439,000 $26,340 $15,278 20.385% $4,434 $3,114 +10.79%
2016/17 $342,000 $20,520 $14,062 19.991% $4,102 $2,811 -7.74%

Permit information for 159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Staten Island median sale price

$735,000

3.5% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Justin Av & S Railroad Av at NW Corner
Station lines
SIR
Distance (miles)
0.333

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 50 Frank Hankinson 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 739 0.36
P.S. 50 Frank Hankinson 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 739 0.36
Barbara Esselborn School (The) 9 No Public PK, K-5 811 0.55
Barbara Esselborn School (The) 9 No Public PK, K-5 811 0.55
St Charles School NR No Private PK, K-8 688 0.74
St Charles School NR No Private PK, K-8 688 0.74
P.S. 23 Richmondtown 8 No Public PK, K-5 591 0.89
P.S. 23 Richmondtown 8 No Public PK, K-5 591 0.89
St. Patrick's School NR No Private K-8 0 1.10
David Marquis School of the Arts (The) NR No Public PK, K-12 493 1.19
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 24 Myra S Barnes 8 Yes Public 6-8 1,262 1.20
St Charles School NR No Private PK, K-8 688 0.74
St. Patrick's School NR No Private K-8 0 1.10
David Marquis School of the Arts (The) NR No Public PK, K-12 493 1.19
New Dorp Christian Academy NR No Private PK-8 148 1.23
St Clare School NR No Private PK-8 665 1.32
St Clare School NR No Private PK-8 0 1.32
Is 2 George L Egbert 6 No Public 6-8 934 2.05
Marsh Avenue School For Expeditionary Learning 8 No Public 6-8 419 2.28
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Dorp High School 4 Yes Public 9-12 3,164 1.47
Msgr Farrell High School NR No Private 9-12 873 0.70
Staten Island Technical High School 10 No Public 9-12 1,374 0.99
Richmondtown Preparatory School NR No Private 9-12 33 1.01
David Marquis School of the Arts (The) NR No Public PK, K-12 493 1.19
Francis School NR No Private 9-12 35 1.63
CSI High School For International Studies 9 No Public 9-12 512 2.28
Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School 7 No Public 9-12 478 2.28
Staten Island Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 2.71
Susan E Wagner High School 5 No Public 9-12 2,916 2.73

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY 10306?

The development at 159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY 10306 was built in 1970.

What is the total square footage of 159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY 10306?

159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY 10306 has a total of 1,140 square feet.

When was 159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY 10306 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY 10306 was last sold on 08/26/2025 for $652,500.

What is the assessed value of 159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY 10306?

159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY 10306 is currently assessed at $44,520.

What are the property taxes for 159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY 10306?

The property taxes for 159 Buffalo Street, Staten Island, NY 10306 total $5,863.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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