Buffalo, NY Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
44 ZIP codes · 40 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 44 ZIP codes across Buffalo, NY. The area averages a grade C (66/100); 20 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Buffalo, NY. We compared 44 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (66/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 28 | 100% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Buffalo ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14217 | 67 | C | 0 | 0.0021 mg/L |
| 2 | 14219 | 67 | C | 0 | 0.0081 mg/L |
| 3 | 14221 | 67 | C | 0 | 0.0098 mg/L |
| 4 | 14224 | 67 | C | 0 | 0.0098 mg/L |
| 5 | 14226 | 67 | C | 0 | 0.0098 mg/L |
| 6 | 14227 | 67 | C | 0 | 0.0081 mg/L |
| 7 | 14228 | 67 | C | 0 | 0.0098 mg/L |
| 8 | 14260 | 67 | C | 0 | 0.0098 mg/L |
| 9 | 14201 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 10 | 14202 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 11 | 14203 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 12 | 14204 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 13 | 14206 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0081 mg/L |
| 14 | 14207 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 15 | 14208 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 16 | 14209 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 17 | 14210 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0081 mg/L |
| 18 | 14211 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0081 mg/L |
| 19 | 14212 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0081 mg/L |
| 20 | 14213 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 21 | 14214 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 22 | 14215 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0081 mg/L |
| 23 | 14216 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 24 | 14218 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0098 mg/L |
| 25 | 14220 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0098 mg/L |
| 26 | 14222 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 27 | 14223 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 28 | 14225 | 66 | C | 2 | 0.0081 mg/L |
| 29 | 14205 | — | — | — | No data |
| 30 | 14231 | — | — | — | No data |
| 31 | 14233 | — | — | — | No data |
| 32 | 14240 | — | — | — | No data |
| 33 | 14241 | — | — | — | No data |
| 34 | 14261 | — | — | 0 | 0.0098 mg/L |
| 35 | 14263 | — | — | — | No data |
| 36 | 14264 | — | — | — | No data |
| 37 | 14265 | — | — | — | No data |
| 38 | 14267 | — | — | — | No data |
| 39 | 14269 | — | — | — | No data |
| 40 | 14270 | — | — | — | No data |
| 41 | 14272 | — | — | — | No data |
| 42 | 14273 | — | — | — | No data |
| 43 | 14276 | — | — | — | No data |
| 44 | 14280 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 28 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 40 total violations across Buffalo
- 0 health-based violations
- 20 of 29 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 29 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 20 | 20 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 20 | 20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Buffalo?
ZIP code 14217 has the highest safety score in Buffalo at 67/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Buffalo water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 29 directly mapped ZIP records, 40 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 29 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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