Location guide · Erie County, NY
Find a property owner in Erie County, New York
Erie County takes in Buffalo and the surrounding area. In New York, deeds are recorded by the county clerk (the City Register in New York City), and property is assessed by the city or town assessor. Those offices give you the owner of record and mailing address one parcel at a time; for a whole list, an owner-data tool returns owners, phones (DNC flagged) and emails in one pass.
What's on a Erie County property record
- The recorded owner name (person or LLC)
- The mailing address (often different from the property location for absentee owners)
- Assessed value and tax history
- Property characteristics (lot size, year built where applicable, square footage)
- A link to the recorded deed in most counties
Working Erie County records
Official sources used for Buffalo addresses:
- Erie County Clerk – land records — Recorded deeds and mortgages for Erie County (reachable from erie.gov).
- City of Buffalo Assessment and Taxation — In New York, cities run their own assessment, so the city holds Buffalo valuations.
In New York State, cities and towns assess property, so Buffalo's values come from the city while suburbs such as Amherst and Cheektowaga have their own assessors.
A recent deed transfer is a timing signal: new owners rarely sell soon, while long-held properties with an out-of-area mailing address are classic listing prospects.
Common questions
How do I find the owner of a property in Erie County?
The Erie County property appraiser or assessor website publishes the recorded owner name and mailing address for every property in the county at no charge. For a list of addresses, an owner-data tool resolves each one directly to the verified owner with phones (DNC flagged) and emails.
Where do I find Erie County property records?
Assessment and owner-of-record data come from the city or town assessor; recorded deeds, mortgages and liens are with the county clerk (the City Register in New York City). Most Erie County offices offer an online search by address or parcel number.
Is it legal to look up property owners in Erie County?
Yes. New York deed and assessment records are public. Calling or texting the owner is a separate question: the federal TCPA and the Do Not Call registry apply, so screen numbers before you dial.