Comm. Perry Homes & Ext. Rowhouses Public Housing Buffalo, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Comm. Perry Homes & Ext. Rowhouses is a Public Housing community in Buffalo, NY with 82 units reporting 52% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $532/month on average.
82
total units
52%
occupancy
$532
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 Chicago St Apt, Buffalo, NY 14204 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,751/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,536/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 73% |
How to apply at Comm. Perry Homes & Ext. Rowhouses
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 157 Chicago St Apt, 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 (~$532/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Buffalo
- Kenfield Homes Public Housing
- Waterfront Ii LIHTC
- Shaffer Village & Lasalle Courts Public Housing
- Comm. Perry Ext. Hr., Slater & Mullen Public Housing
- Langfield Homes Public Housing
- Towne Gardens PB Section 8
- Braco & Linwood Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mariner Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Perry Homes 1 Llc PB Section 8
- Sedita & Stuyvesant Apts. Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 214 South Division/233 Eagle LIHTC | Buffalo | 1.1 km |
| Ellicott Park Townhomes PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 1.4 km |
| Fd Fed, Redwood, Woodson & Ssc Public Housing | Buffalo | 1.4 km |
| Frederick Douglass Redevelopment Phase Ii LIHTC | Buffalo | 2 km |
| Braco-i PB Section 8 | Buffalo | 2.2 km |
| Mccarley Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 2.2 km |
| Harbor View LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 2.4 km |
| The Forge on Broadway LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buffalo | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Comm. Perry Homes & Ext. Rowhouses have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Comm. Perry Homes & Ext. Rowhouses?
Residents report average rents near $532/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 Comm. Perry Homes & Ext. Rowhouses?
Contact the management office at 157 Chicago St Apt 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.