$254 Million, 27-Building Development Will Replace Vacant 24-Building Complex, Creating 405 New Affordable Apartments in Buffalo’s First Ward Neighborhood 

Builds on Governor Hochul’s Commitment to Addressing the Housing Crisis by Unlocking Housing Potential Across New York State – Including in Western New York  

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction on the redevelopment of the Commodore Perry Homes in Buffalo’s First Ward neighborhood. The new, all-electric housing development will consist of 405 affordable homes in 27 newly constructed buildings. 

“With this investment, we are transforming the Perry Homes site from a symbol of decline and decay to a symbol of rebirth and resurgence,” Governor Hochul said. “This community-driven development will open up opportunities for residents and businesses alike, all while increasing state-of-the-art affordable housing options in Buffalo.” 

In the last five years, New York State Homes and Community Renewal has created or preserved over 12,000 affordable homes in Erie County. Commodore Perry Homes continues this effort and is part of Governor Hochul's $25 billion comprehensive Housing Plan that will create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes across New York, including 10,000 with support services for vulnerable populations, plus the electrification of an additional 50,000 homes. 

After many years of planning and work, the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority and the development team prepared a comprehensive transformation plan for the Commodore Perry public housing development neighborhood. Perry Homes I is the first phase of that multi-phase transformation plan and involves the redevelopment of an 18-acre portion of the existing public housing development site.

Read the full press release here.