Whatever Brought
You Here —
We’ve Seen It.
We Can Help.
Foreclosure. Divorce. Inherited homes. Fire damage. Construction problems. Financial hardship. Problem tenants. Probate. Buffalo’s pre-1960 housing stock, Erie County’s court system, and WNY’s brutal winters create situations no national buyer understands — but NCB has navigated every one of them since 2013. Eight complete resource centers. 430+ guides. Cash offer in 24 hours. Close in 7 days. No repairs. No upfront costs.
NCB buys Buffalo and Western New York homes in any situation — no repairs, no cleanup, cash offer in 24 hours. Eight live resource centers cover: Foreclosure & Sheriff Sale (Erie County 92 Franklin St, Niagara County 175 Hawley St Lockport), Probate & Inherited Property, Financial Distress (mortgage arrears, RPTL tax liens, debt), Landlord & Rental Property, Construction Problems, Moving & Resources, Insurance Problems, and Property Tax & Grievance Day 2026. Individual pages also cover divorce, code violations, back taxes, hoarder property, water shutoff, Medicaid estate sales, and bankruptcy. Call (716) 557-7005 — A+ BBB · 33 reviews · 300+ WNY homes since 2013.
Resource Center
Resource Center
New York State’s judicial foreclosure process takes 18–24 months — but Erie County moves faster than most. Every stage covered: Lis Pendens, RPAPL §1304 notice, Sheriff Sale at 92 Franklin St, deed in lieu, deficiency judgments, HOA foreclosure, and government assistance programs.
Buffalo NY
Lis Pendens filed in Erie County? RPAPL §1304 notice received? A cash sale closes faster than any attorney can negotiate.
Erie County
Auction at 92 Franklin St, Buffalo? We close in 48 hours — before the gavel falls.
Niagara County
Auction at 175 Hawley St, Lockport? Same 48-hour close — Niagara County fully covered.
Erie County NY
Erie County Surrogate’s Court at 92 Franklin St processes hundreds of estate sales annually. NCB has closed on probate properties through that court since 2013 — executor duties, intestate estates, multiple heirs, out-of-state executors, tax implications, and surrogate court procedure all covered.
Buffalo NY
Inherited a South Buffalo double, Cheektowaga ranch, or WNY two-family you don’t want to maintain? We close fast, any condition.
Probate Buffalo
Court approval required in Erie County? We work directly with your attorney and the Surrogate’s Court timeline.
Complete Guide
Erie County executor duties, Letters Testamentary, Surrogate’s Court filings — everything you need to sell legally and fast.
Resource Center
Erie County’s in rem tax foreclosure process moves on a fixed annual calendar — miss the window and the county takes the property. NCB closes fast enough to beat that deadline. Mortgage arrears, IRS liens, judgment liens, medical debt, job loss, water shutoff, elder care — every path to a clean exit covered.
Payments
NY RPAPL §1304 notice already received? You still have time — but the window closes fast in Erie County.
Buffalo NY
Erie County’s in rem process moves on a fixed calendar. All delinquent taxes satisfied at closing from proceeds — nothing paid upfront.
to Keep the House
Buffalo heating costs, aging infrastructure, and rising Erie County assessments crush budgets fast. One sale stops all of it.
Center Buffalo NY
Buffalo’s tenant protections are among the strongest in New York State — evictions through Buffalo City Court take 3–6 months minimum. NCB buys with tenants in place. You skip the eviction entirely. Bad tenants, landlord burnout, inherited rentals, out-of-state properties — 31 guides, every exit covered.
Property Buffalo
Tenants in place at your Cheektowaga double or North Buffalo multi-family? We take over with occupants — no evictions, no vacancy.
Buffalo Property
Non-payment, damage, squatters — Buffalo City Court evictions are slow. Sell the problem instead.
Buffalo NY
13 winters of burst pipes, roof calls, and missed rent. NCB buys your entire portfolio if needed — clean exit, cash in 7 days.
Problems Resource Center
Buffalo’s pre-1960 housing stock — vinyl-clad Capes, wood-frame two-families, century-old Victorians — was built before modern waterproofing, insulation, or electrical standards. Freeze-thaw cycles crack foundations. Clay soil drives basement water. Lake Erie storms peel roofs. NCB buys them all as-is. 35 WNY-specific guides.
Buffalo NY
Erie County’s freeze-thaw cycles destroy poured concrete and block foundations alike. We buy with cracks, bowing walls, and settlement — as-is.
Problems
WNY clay soil holds snowmelt against every foundation in the region every spring. No waterproofing or remediation required to sell.
Buffalo NY
Knob-and-tube wiring in older Buffalo homes is a fire risk insurers won’t cover. No restoration, no adjuster complications — we buy as-is.
Homeowner Resources
Moving out of WNY or downsizing after decades in the same home? Buffalo has specific disposal rules — bulk trash pickup schedules vary by municipality, tire disposal requires licensed facilities, and electronics recycling sites are scattered across Erie County. NCB’s resource hub maps all of it plus the full sell-as-is process.
Downsizing
Job transfer out of Buffalo or downsizing from a WNY family home? Close in 7 days on your exact move-out date.
to Move
40 years in a Buffalo home means 40 years of accumulated belongings. Leave everything — furniture, appliances, contents. We handle it after closing.
Vacant Property
Own a vacant Buffalo property from Florida or the Carolinas? Fully remote closing — NY attorneys, wire transfer, no travel.
Resource Center
NCB buys Buffalo homes with denied fire and water damage claims, canceled or non-renewed policies, FEMA Zone AE flood zone designations, and open insurance disputes. No active policy required. No settled claim needed. No elevation certificate. 16 guides covering every WNY insurance situation.
Claim Denied
Insurer denied your fire claim or dispute is still running? NCB buys fire-damaged homes as-is — no claim resolution required.
or Non-Renewed
Carrier dropped your Buffalo property? NCB buys homes without active insurance — any condition, any coverage status.
FEMA Zone AE
FEMA flood zone making your Buffalo sale impossible? NCB buys Zone AE properties as-is — no elevation certificate or NFIP policy needed.
Grievance Day 2026
New York State Hub
Standard NY Grievance Day is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 — the fourth Tuesday of May per Real Property Tax Law §512. File Form RP-524 with your local Board of Assessment Review by that date. Erie County RPTS: 95 Franklin St, Buffalo (716) 858-8333. 12-county guide from Syracuse to Erie.
Erie County 2026
Live countdown to May 26, 2026. Erie County towns and City of Buffalo filing details, RPTS contact, and full RP-524 process.
Erie County
Step-by-step RP-524 filing guide — evidence, comparable sales, BAR hearing, SCAR appeal, and Article 7 court challenge.
RP-524 Process
BAR hearing failed? SCAR petition and Article 7 Supreme Court challenge explained for Erie County homeowners.
Every Situation —
One Solution
Code violations, hoarder properties, divorce, bankruptcy — if it involves a Buffalo or WNY home in a difficult situation, NCB has handled it. Cash offer in 24 hours. No repairs. No upfront costs.
NY State equitable distribution law requires both parties to agree on the marital home. NCB handles both sides, closes fast, and removes the property from the equation entirely.
Sell During Divorce →Buffalo code violations, Erie County housing court citations, condemned properties — we purchase with all violations open, in any citation status.
Sell With Open Violations →Erie County’s in rem tax foreclosure runs on an annual calendar. All delinquent county and city tax arrears are satisfied at closing from the sale proceeds — nothing paid upfront.
Clear the Back Taxes at Closing →Floor-to-ceiling accumulation in a Buffalo double or ranch. Leave every item — furniture, clothing, collections, debris. No judgment. NCB handles full cleanout after closing.
Leave Everything Behind →Chapter 7 or 13 filed in Western District of New York Bankruptcy Court? NCB provides documented cash offers that satisfy trustee requirements and work with your attorney’s timeline.
Sell Through Bankruptcy →No repairs. No cleaning. No updates. Buffalo and WNY homes sold exactly as they stand today — deferred maintenance, full of belongings, any age, any condition.
Get My As-Is Cash Offer →Sheriff Sale approaching, uninhabitable property, sudden relocation, or financial crisis requiring immediate action. NCB closes in 7 days across Erie and Niagara County.
Close in 7 Days →Written offer after walkthrough — no waiting, no uncertainty
Any condition, any situation — we handle everything after closing
No agent fees, no repair costs — zero out of pocket to you
Close in 7 days or take 60 — completely on your timeline
How We Buy Your Buffalo Home in 3 Steps
Tell Us About Your Property
Call (716) 557-7005 or fill out our form. Tell us your address, your situation, and your timeline. We know every Buffalo neighborhood — South Buffalo doubles, Cheektowaga ranches, Niagara Falls two-families — and we schedule a walkthrough immediately.
Receive Your Written Cash Offer
After a quick walkthrough we present a fair written cash offer. No obligation, no pressure. We factor in Erie County taxes, any open liens, and current WNY market conditions — and we show our work.
Close and Get Paid
Close at a local Erie County title company on the date you choose. Cash by wire or certified check. No repairs, no code violation clearances, no agent commissions, no delays — done.
We Buy Houses Across Erie & Niagara County
Situations We Help With —
Buffalo NY FAQ
What types of situations does Nickel City Buyers handle in Buffalo?
NCB handles every type of difficult property situation across Buffalo and Western New York — organized across 8 live resource centers: Foreclosure & Sheriff Sale (19 guides), Probate & Inherited Property (24 guides), Financial Distress (26+ guides), Landlord & Rental Property (31 guides), Construction Problems (35 guides), Moving & Resources (29 guides), Insurance Problems (16 guides), and Property Tax & Grievance Day 2026. Individual pages also cover divorce, code violations, back taxes, hoarder property, water shutoff, Medicaid estate sales, and bankruptcy. Call (716) 557-7005 if yours isn’t listed.
Do I need to fix anything before selling to Nickel City Buyers?
No — nothing. We buy houses in any condition across all of Western New York. Fire damage, code violations, hoarder situations, structural issues, decades of deferred maintenance, full of belongings — you walk away and we handle everything after closing. See our sell as-is guide for the full breakdown.
How fast can you close on a Buffalo property?
NCB closes in as little as 7 days for a standard transaction. For urgent situations — Sheriff Sale at Erie County (92 Franklin St) or Niagara County (175 Hawley St, Lockport) — we can close in as little as 48 hours if title is clear. Most closings happen in 14–21 days. You choose the date. Call (716) 557-7005 for a specific timeline.
Does NCB pay all closing costs?
There are no upfront costs to you — no listing fees, no agent commissions, no repairs, no cleaning costs. Closing costs are negotiable and disclosed upfront as part of every offer. Outstanding liens, back taxes, and Erie or Niagara County municipal charges are paid at closing from the sale proceeds. What we offer is what you walk away with, minus any existing encumbrances satisfied through the title company.
Can I sell my Buffalo house if it has liens or judgments against it?
Yes. Liens don’t prevent a sale — they must be paid off at or before closing, but the sale proceeds handle that. Property tax arrears, IRS federal tax liens, judgment liens filed by creditors, HOA liens, and mechanic’s liens are all resolved at closing from NCB’s purchase price. The title company calculates the payoffs and disburses directly to each lienholder. See our complete guide: Can you sell a house with a lien in Buffalo NY?
Can I challenge my property taxes before selling?
Yes — and it may be worth doing first. Grievance Day 2026 is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 — the fourth Tuesday of May per RPTL §512. File Form RP-524 with your local Board of Assessment Review by that date. Erie County RPTS: 95 Franklin St, Buffalo NY 14202 · (716) 858-8333. If back taxes have already compounded beyond a grievance fixing it, NCB’s cash purchase settles everything at closing. See the Erie County Grievance Day 2026 guide →
How does a cash sale protect my credit compared to foreclosure?
A cash sale records as a standard real estate transaction — no foreclosure flag. A completed foreclosure in Erie or Niagara County stays on your credit report for 7 years. Selling before foreclosure completes is one of the most important financial decisions a distressed Buffalo homeowner can make. Learn more about short sale vs. foreclosure →
What if my situation is complicated — multiple liens, estate issues, or tenants?
Complex situations are what NCB specializes in. Multiple liens and back taxes resolve at closing. Estate and probate properties — done hundreds of times across Erie and Niagara County courts. Rental properties with tenants can be purchased with occupants in place. See the Probate Resource Center and Landlord Resource Center. Call (716) 557-7005 for an honest assessment.
Do you serve both Erie County and Niagara County?
Yes — all of Western New York. Erie County: Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Amherst, Tonawanda, Lackawanna, West Seneca, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Lancaster, Depew, Kenmore, Williamsville, East Aurora, Clarence, Akron, Grand Island, Colden, East Amherst. Niagara County: Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Lewiston, Youngstown, Wheatfield, Pendleton, Newfane. Call (716) 557-7005 for any WNY property.
Nickel City Buyers — Buffalo & WNY Cash Home Buyers Serving All Situations Since 2013
Nickel City Buyers, LLC is not a law firm. This content is for educational purposes only. For legal matters, consult a licensed NYS attorney. Free referrals: Bar Association of Erie County (716) 852-8687 · Neighborhood Legal Services (716) 847-0650.
Nickel City Buyers, LLC buys houses in any condition and any situation throughout Buffalo and Western New York. Eight live resource centers covering foreclosure, probate, financial distress, landlord, construction problems, moving resources, insurance problems, and property tax & grievance. Located at 3842 Harlem Rd STE 400-339, Cheektowaga, NY 14215. Phone: (716) 557-7005. Erie County Sheriff Sales: 92 Franklin St, Buffalo NY 14202. Erie County RPTS: 95 Franklin St, Buffalo NY 14202 · (716) 858-8333. Niagara County Sheriff Sales: 175 Hawley St, Lockport NY 14094. Serving Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Amherst, Tonawanda, Lackawanna, West Seneca, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Lancaster, Depew, Kenmore, Williamsville, East Aurora, Clarence, Akron, Grand Island, East Amherst, Colden, Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Lewiston, Youngstown, Wheatfield, Pendleton, Newfane, and all of Erie and Niagara County, New York. A+ BBB. 33 five-star Google reviews. 300+ homes purchased since 2013. Areas we buy in → | How it works → | Get a cash offer →
Whatever You’re Facing —
We Have the Answer.
8 resource centers. 430+ guides. 300+ homes. Buffalo and Western New York since 2013. One phone call starts the process. Cash offer in 24 hours. No repairs. No upfront costs.