Nyamekye Housing, Inc.
Sponsors the homes for ownership at 1507 Jefferson and leads our affordable homeownership work across Western New York.
501(c)(3) nonprofit · Buffalo, New York
A home you own is a gift that grows.
Nyamekye Housing builds affordable, energy-efficient homes for ownership, so working families in Western New York can build equity where they live. Our first project brings 47 new condominium homes to Buffalo’s East Side.
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Homes for ownership · Nyamekye HousingWellness Village · Nyamekye Foundation
47Condominium homes for ownership
80% AMIPriced for moderate-income buyers
All-electricGeothermal, solar and battery storage
2028First homes expected to close
Our mission
Ownership builds wealth that stays in the neighborhood.
We develop, build and sell affordable homes for low- and moderate-income families, and we help first-time buyers get ready to own them.
Renting builds a landlord’s equity. Owning builds yours. On the East Side of Buffalo, too few families have had the chance to buy a quality home they can afford. Nyamekye Housing exists to change that, one building at a time.
Affordable homes for ownership
New homes priced so that moderate-income households can buy, not just rent.
Low cost to live in
All-electric, high-performance buildings that keep monthly utility bills down for the life of the home.
Ready-to-buy support
Homebuyer education, credit counseling and introductions to mortgage lenders with first-time buyer programs.
Health close to home
Homes built above child care, dental and medical care run by our sister nonprofit, the Nyamekye Foundation.
In development
The homes at 1507 Jefferson
Our first project is a new mixed-use building on Jefferson Avenue. The upper floors are condominium homes for ownership. The ground floor is the Nyamekye Wellness Village, with early learning, pediatric dentistry and a medical and wellness center.
GeothermalHeating and cooling from the ground beneath the building
Rooftop solarWith battery storage for resilience
All-electricNo gas lines, no combustion indoors
Passive House targetDesigned to Phius performance standards
Address1507 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY
Homes47 condominiums for ownership
AffordabilityPriced for households at about 80% of area median incomeFinal income limits and prices are set with our state partners before sales open.
CondominiumNyamekye Wellness Village Condominium
Ground floorChild care & UPK, pediatric dentistry, medical & wellness center
SiteCleared; design nearly complete
Timeline
From cleared site to front door keys
Dates are targets and may shift as financing and construction move forward. Interest-list members hear about changes first.
- 2026
Design & financing
Construction documents near completion. Public and private financing in progress.
- Spring 2027
Construction starts
Financing closes and work begins, with about 18 months of construction.
- 2027–2028
Sales open
Income limits, prices and the application process are published. Buyers complete homebuyer education.
- Fall 2028
First closings
The first families close on their homes and move in.
Buying a home
How buying will work
The full process, income limits and prices will be posted here when sales open. You can start getting ready today.
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Join the interest list
Get updates on the project and the date applications open.
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Get mortgage-ready
Take a homebuyer education course and talk with a lender about first-time buyer programs and down payment help.
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Apply when sales open
Submit an application and income documents. Every applicant is reviewed under the same published rules.
- 4
Close and move in
Sign your purchase agreement, close on your mortgage and get your keys.
Before sales open
Buyers will need to meet household income limits, complete homebuyer education, qualify for a mortgage, and live in the home as their primary residence. Exact limits, prices and selection procedures will follow our state-approved marketing plan and fair housing law, and will be published before we accept any application.
Interest list
Be the first to know
Joining the list doesn’t commit you to anything and doesn’t affect your place in the application process. It means you’ll hear from us when there is news.
Email us to join
info@nyamekyehousing.org
- Construction milestones and the expected move-in date
- The date applications open and how to apply
- Published income limits and home prices
- Free homebuyer education classes near you
- Mortgage and down payment assistance programs for first-time buyers
Our family of organizations
Two nonprofits, one village
The Nyamekye name comes from the Akan word for “God’s gift.” Each part of the 1507 Jefferson building has a nonprofit owner focused on it.
The Nyamekye Foundation
Owns and operates the Wellness Village on the ground floor: child care and UPK, pediatric dentistry, and a medical and wellness center.
nyamekyefoundation.org ↗Governance
Board of Directors
Our directors serve without compensation.
Gregory F. Daniel, MD, MBADirector
Gregory Daniel Jr., MBADirector
Mark Aquino, Esq.Director · Attorney at Law
Contact
Questions about the homes?
Email us about the project, the interest list or partnering with us. We’ll reply as soon as we can.
Emailinfo@nyamekyehousing.org
Mailing address2150 Wehrle Drive, Suite 400, Williamsville, NY 14221
Federal EIN87-1228374
Equal Housing Opportunity. Nyamekye Housing, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, New York State or local law.