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Our Address
Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc.
135 Delaware Avenue
Suite 503
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: (716) 882-7661
Fax: (716) 882-7662
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Public Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
9:00am-4:00pm
Due to our staff capacity, walk-in’s are NOT being accepted. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
If you are looking to schedule an appointment for an urgent housing need, you can call us at (716) 882-7661 and leave a message with your name, address, and phone number so that our staff can follow up with you as soon as possible.
Staff Directory
Stephanie Simeon, Executive Director
(716) 882-7661 ext. 200
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Lilian J. Quirós, Office Manager & Property Manager
(716) 882-7661 ext. 205
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Michelle Wooton, Director of Finance
(716) 882-7661 ext. 204
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Jennifer Carman, Director of Housing & Community Development
(716) 882-7661 ext. 202
Email Jennifer
Charnice McMillion-Martin, Community Engagement Specialist
(716) 882-7661 ext. 203
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Brandon Woodard, Housing Rehabilitation Specialist
(716) 882-7661 ext. 208
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Parking Instructions
If you have a pre-scheduled appointment with our staff, HOCN can assist with your parking fee.
- Use the parking lot directly surrounding the building (to the side and back). Lot entrance is located on Delaware Avenue.
- Bring your license plate number to the HOCN office, and have your parking registered with our front desk.
Location Directions
STEP 1
At the corner of Delaware and Mohawk, enter the lobby of 135 Delaware Ave.
STEP 2
In the lobby, there is a silver directory box to the left of the doors. Enter “#-5-0-3” to call our office. When your call is answered, please ensure that you have an appointment for entry.
STEP 3
Go through the doors and straight down the hall. Elevators are on your left. Get in the elevator and select the 5th floor.
STEP 4
When you reach the 5th floor, turn right when exiting the elevator. Suite 503 is at the end of the hallway with the HOCN logo to the right of the door. Welcome!
Location Directions
STEP 1
At the corner of Delaware and Mohawk, enter the lobby of 135 Delaware Ave.
STEP 2
In the lobby, there is a silver directory box to the left of the doors. Enter “#-5-0-3” to call our office. When your call is answered, please ensure that you have an appointment for entry.
STEP 3
Go through the doors and straight down the hall. Elevators are on your left. Get in the elevator and select the 5th floor.
STEP 4
When you reach the 5th floor, turn right when exiting the elevator. Suite 503 is at the end of the hallway with the HOCN logo to the right of the door. Welcome!
HOCN Service Area
The green area of the map below illustrates Heart of the City Neighborhoods NYS designated service area as a Neighborhood Preservation Company, with locations of some of the many community resources marked with icons.
The purple area highlights the neighborhoods we are partnering with the City of Buffalo to assist with various owner- and tenant-occupied repair programs application intake.
The yellow area highlights the neighborhoods we are partnering with NYS Homes & Community Renewal to administer the RESTORE and Access to Home Programs.
Click and drag on the map to move it, or click on any of the various icons for the name and address of the various community resources.