St. John Tower — Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly in Buffalo

865 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14203

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 151 units · Managed by Capital Realty Group Inc

About this apartment

St. John Tower is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly building at 865 Michigan Ave, Buffalo with 151 apartments (150 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 716-855-1505.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About St. John Tower

St. John Tower is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly property at 865 Michigan Ave, Buffalo 14203. It has 151 apartments, 150 of which are subsidized (150 one-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves households where the head or spouse is 62 or older who meet HUD income limits for the New York area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 716-855-1505 (managed by Capital Realty Group Inc) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

New York State Human Rights Law (Executive Law §§ 292 and 296), as amended by the Lawful Source of Income Non-Discrimination Act of 2019, prohibits source-of-income discrimination statewide, expressly including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and other public and housing assistance

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Buffalo page and read how to apply for Section 8 in Buffalo.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.