1490 Estates PB Section 8 Buffalo, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
1490 Estates is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Buffalo, NY with 59 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $362/month on average.
59
total units
93%
occupancy
$362
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1512 Jefferson Ave # 1514, Buffalo, NY 14208 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,218/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,218/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at 1490 Estates
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1512 Jefferson Ave # 1514, Buffalo; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$362/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Gardens & Lyndon B. Johnson Apts. Public Housing | Buffalo | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does 1490 Estates have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at 1490 Estates?
Residents report average rents near $362/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at 1490 Estates?
Contact the management office at 1512 Jefferson Ave # 1514 in Buffalo. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.