Opportunity to own a corner vacant lot in the City of Buffalo, just a 3–5 minute walk to Larkinville. Located at 75 Van Rensselaer St, Buffalo, NY 14210, this approximately 28 x 127 lot offers strong potential for new construction or future development. The corner location provides added visibility, flexible design potential, and easier access compared to many interior city lots. With Larkinville, restaurants, events, breweries, offices, and ongoing redevelopment nearby, this location offers a great mix of neighborhood convenience and future upside. Buffalo and New York State continue to encourage infill housing and neighborhood redevelopment. Buyers may want to explore programs such as New York State’s Block by Block Homeownership Program, which supports small-scale infill construction of one- and two-family homes in cities including Buffalo, and Building Buffalo Roots, a City of Buffalo initiative focused on bringing new housing to vacant lots throughout the city. Program availability, eligibility, and site qualification should be independently verified. Bring your plans and vision to this corner lot near one of Buffalo’s most active redevelopment districts.
Listing by Chubb-Aubrey Leonard Real Estate, (716) 631-8300
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bilingual Center
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
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About
Ellicott
Ellicott, located between Downtown Buffalo and the Medical Campus, is a historic and institutional Buffalo neighborhood with a civic core and a campus edge. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around Main Street at Allen Street, where theaters, small galleries, late-night eateries, and corner bars cluster under marquee lights. Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, Alleyway Theatre, and the Market Arcade anchor local culture in restored early-20th-century spaces. Brick lofts and classic commercial blocks line the spine of Main Street, while side streets shift to quieter residential pockets. Metro Rail stations stitch together offices, arenas, and performance venues. Streetscape details—stone facades, old signage, and pocket plazas—give daily walks a downtown cadence.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Has view
Exterior features
Corner lot
City lot
Rectangular lot
Level lot
City street frontage
Home design
Single family use
Raw land
Parking
No driveway
Construction
Development status: Raw land
Utilities
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
High speed internet available
Sewer available
Water available
Sale and tax history for 75 Van Rensselaer St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
WNYREIS #B1690154
Jul 6, 2026
Listed
$18,900
Public Records
Jul 29, 2021
Sold
$6,500
WNYREIS #B1281664
May 11, 2021
Sold
$6,500
Apr 1, 2021
Pending
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Dec 4, 2020
Price Changed
$17,900
Sep 30, 2020
Price Changed
$19,000
Aug 7, 2020
Price Changed
$19,900
Jul 26, 2020
Listed
$24,900
Popular Location, low taxes, corner lot and close to all utilities. Let’s make a deal.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$33
$9,900
2025
$33 (+177.7%)
$9,900
2024
$12 (+10.6%)
$2,100
2023
$11 (−2.6%)
$2,100
2022
$11 (+3.4%)
$2,100
2021
$11 (+1.4%)
$2,100
2020
$10 (−79.1%)
$2,100
2019
$50 (+1.3%)
$1,900
2018
$49 (+3.2%)
$1,900
2017
$48 (+2.8%)
$1,900
2016
$46 (+2.8%)
$1,900
2015
$45 (+350.0%)
$1,900
2014
$10
$1,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
27 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
3,313 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Erie County
APN
140200A1223400002034000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
N-3R
Residential Zone
The N-3R zone addresses residential areas adjoining the centers of Buffalo's streetcar neighborhoods, generally defined by moderately compact residential blocks, which occasionally include small mixed use buildings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Buffalo, NY • 14210
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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 75 Van Rensselaer St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $17,000 and $205,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $17K to $205K.