Ferry-grider Public Housing Buffalo, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ferry-grider is a Public Housing community in Buffalo, NY with 210 units reporting 74% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $375/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 28 months.
210
total units
74%
occupancy
$375
avg resident rent
28 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 961 E Ferry St Apt W, Buffalo, NY 14211 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,848/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,296/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Ferry-grider
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 961 E Ferry St Apt W, 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 (~$375/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ferry-grider 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 Ferry-grider?
Residents report average rents near $375/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 Ferry-grider?
Contact the management office at 961 E Ferry St Apt W 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.