Supporting homeownership in neighborhoods that have experienced disinvestment

Some neighborhoods in the city of Rochester have experienced a long history of disinvestment, resulting in deep and ongoing challenges. Today, focused programs like Buy The Block are working to strengthen these neighborhoods by generating investment and creating excitement.

Buy The Block builds new single-family, high-quality homes in under-invested areas of the city. The homes are then sold to qualified first-time homebuyers who will spend no more than 30 percent of their income on housing.

The first phase of Buy The Block is focused on properties in Northeast Rochester, between Upper Falls Boulevard and Clifford, Clinton, and Hudson Avenues. Construction of up to thirty-two houses in the second phase of Buy The Block in Southwest Rochester has begun. 

*Applications for Phase 1 are closed. Applications for Phase 2 will open in late 2024* 

Attend an upcoming Information Session to learn more about program guidelines and the application process:

• Virtual Buy the Block Phase 2 Information Workshop - 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9

Click here to join the Zoom workshop

• Southwest Neighborhood Service Center (923 Genesee St.) - 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct 10
• Northwest Neighborhood Service Center (400 Dewey Ave.) - 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15
• Northeast Neighborhood Service Center (500 Norton St.) - 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16
• Thomas P Ryan Center (530 Webster Ave.) - 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17

Click here to register for an in-person workshop