Heart of the City Neighborhoods (HOCN), Inc.

191 North Street Suite 1 Buffalo, NY 14201 www.hocn.org
Main Phone
716-882-7661

Fax
716-882-7662

Primary Services
Community Housing Development Organizations

Description
A not-for-profit corporation dedicated to creating affordable housing programs in Buffalo neighborhoods to improve and strengthen the community. Works to stabilize home ownership in Buffalo's core communities by repairing occupied housing and ensuring that tenants have increased access to safe, affordable housing opportunities.

HOCN is designated a New York State designated Neighborhood Preservation Company for the core communities in Buffalo, including the Lower West Side, West Side, Upper West Side, Allentown, Pratt-Willert, Central, MLK Park, Fruit Belt, Elmwood Bryant, and parts of Masten Park, Genesee-Moselle, and Broadway Fillmore communities.

Hours
Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm; Friday, 9am-1pm.

Eligibility
Varies by program.

Service Area: City of Buffalo.

Intake Process
Program information can be provided online, by phone, or by mail. Call or stop by the office to learn more about available programming and the application process.

Program Fees
Free. Closing costs or filing fees may apply for some programs once an application is approved. Information will be provided at the time of application.

Languages
English and Spanish.

Llame al 716-882-7661 ext. 205 para hablar en espanol.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Mar 01, 2021

Contacts
Jennifer Carman (Primary)
Housing Program Manager
j.carman@hocn.org
716-882-7661 x202