OtherTabled674 Jefferson Ave.

Jefferson Shared-Living Residence

Buffalo

Description

Special use permit for a rooming house/shared living residence in an N-3E zone.

Impact summary

Brings affordable housing discussion before the board, highlighting tensions between new housing models and neighborhood preservation.

Applicant

Name: K. Jefferson
Address: 674 Jefferson Ave.See this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 3
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Tabled5–0, unanimous

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Sep 8, 2026Tabled 5–0

Planning Board Agenda - Sep 8, 2026

Special use permit for a rooming house/shared living residence in an N-3E zone.

Related issues (1)

Shared-Living Rooming House Proposal at 674 Jefferson Avenue

A proposal to open a managed shared-living residence for independent adults was tabled after the local council member and residents raised concerns about neighborhood stability and lack of community outreach.

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