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AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reverse Stde)
2-3-37
1.
NAME OF CITY
TOWN OF TONAWANDA.,,_, N.Y.
2.
BESCR!Pr!ON OF TERRAIN.
SECURITY GRADE _ ~ FI~RS~T~_
AREA NO. ~A~-1~-
A new and atttracti ve development of single family
homes. Section is .well landscaped and shows marked
pride of ownership.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Character of improvement and occupant.
•.
DETRIMENT AL INFLUENCES.
Distance f rom shopping center .
5.
INHABITANTS;
a.
Type Bus & professional men
c.
Foreign-born None
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6. Estimat ed annual fam!i.ly inc;:0me $ 5,000 to $6,000
0
$;
d. Negro
6.
None
Infiltration of
g.
Population is increasing s'.s>wly
c.
7.
(Tes o,r No)
e.
BUILDINGS:
a. Type or types
Average age
0 %;
No
( laHon.a.B tyj
f. Relief; famd.li.es_.,ccN=o=n=e--~- --==a-"-- ~
~
Singles
b. Type of construction_B=r~1~·c=k'---'a=dc..=S=t=on=e"----n
-
UE to 10 iears
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Excell ent
d . Repair-- -~ - - ===="----RENTAL VALUES ,
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
PRE00MINATING
~
ll.M.
1929 level $8, 500--$35,000
%
8, 500 -181000
9,000
60%
1937 current8,500 - 20 1000
s,soo
65%
Peak sale values occurred in
OCCUPANCY;
9.
SALES DEMAND : a.
a. Land __E.Q_$;
Fair
and were
.
NllT A BEN:00. !\BEA
1926 and were
Peak rental values occu rred in
8.
___L
$15,000 100%
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1955 low
PREOOM1 NAT I NG
RAN.G.E
100 $ of the
- -$
1929
] eve] .
of the 1929 ] e~el.
b. Dwelling units 100$;
<s . Home Owners _ _ __9~5"e-_
b. $8,580 - $10,'000
c. Activity is
Eair - - ==
b.
c . Actlivd.ty is
-----
$
10,
RENTAL OF.MAND: a. _ _ _ __
11.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home purchase
13 .
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS _ _ _ _ __ccUPc__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
1 q..
CLARIFYING REMARKS:,____c_o:..n::s:..i..:d:..•.:.r.::a:..b.::l.:ce_a:..c.:.t.:.i_vi
..:·:..t:.:y_:i::n:....cthi:._.s;_ar
_ e_a_at
_ .:.p_r.:.e_se_n_t~,, _i_n_ t _h_e _b_u_i_l_d_in.=g
a. Types -----'S=i=nosgccl=e=.s_ __
10- 15
b. Amount last year - -- ~F~e~w'-- --
Yes
b . Home buiidr ng
=Y=e=
•- - -
of a fairly good clas s of homes.
1 5.
Information for this form was obtained from ___
S_ee_Exp~_l_an~
a _t _io.cn.csc __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Date __A~p~r~i~l~ 2~2n~d~_ _ _l93
(Ov.er-J
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NS FORM-8
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AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse Stde)
2-3-37
1.
NAME OF CITY
TOWNSHIP OF .Alll!ERS~.N. Y.
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DESCRIPTION OF TERRAIN.
SECURITY GRADE_~FI-R_S~T__ AREA NO • ..,A.,-,.2_ _
High ground containing several new residential
developments varying from medium to high priced
homes.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Well protected by restrictions.
Good landscaping
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and marked pride of ownership.
o.
DETRIMENT AL INFLUENCES.
5.
INHABITANTS:
Distance from center of City, stores, etc.
a.
Type_ Bus & professional men
c.
Foreign-born~--c'N"o"'n"'e~~-i•_Q__
b. Esta.mated annual family incom~$ 6 1000 .and up
i;
d. Negro _ _ _ _ _~N~o~-~---
{laHonoBtyj
6.
7.
(Tes or lo)
e.
Infiltration of
None
--==----
g.
Population is increasing slwwly
BUILDINGS:
a.
Type or types
c.
Average age
f. Relief
........ i,og _ _ _ _ __
Singles
Excellent
d. R e p a i r - - - - - - - ' = = = =~ ~ ~- RENTAL ½ALmEs
SALE VALUES
PREDOMRANGE
YEAR
1929 level
e,ooo-
PR,EOOM-
RANGE
I NAT ING
$12,000-$75 1000 $20 1000
12,000
60%
1957 current ao,ooo- 40,ooq_
15,000
75%
Peak sale values occurred in
1925 and were
Peak rental values occurred in
---and
a. Land -40
-%·'
100
$ 0f the :1929 rev;ei .
were - - - $ of the :1929 ievel.
b. 0welling units 100 $;
c. Home owners
95
b. $12,000-$15,000
c. Activity is
FaiT
b.
c. Act:ivi ty is
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
10.
RENT)IL DFMAND: a.
n.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILAll!LITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home purchase
Yes·
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS
Up
...
15.
__j__
NOT .iA RENTAL liiaEi!
8.
Fair
1NA:rhG
100$
40,ooo
1935 low
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b. Tipe of €onstructi0n Brick, stone & stucco
16 yrs
HISTORY:
famHd.es_,,N.,,o,,n,,e_____ - ~- - -
Singles
a. Types
10-15
b. Am0unt l:ast yea;r
'
b. Home buiilding
%
Few
Yes
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
Information for this form was obtained from _ _S_•~•c...cE~xp=l=ana=t=i=o=n=s'--------------
Date
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AREA DESCRIPTION
(for Instructtons see Reuerse Stde)
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
1.
NAME OF CITY _-"VI.,LLA""'"GE._..Q"'F""S'"NYD:w,,,ER0,,,_.N,.,_Y1.,,~ SECURITY GRADE, _ _JSEiuB<,Sc;<__ AREA NO. a...Aea:,,_5_ _
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DESCRIITION OF TERRAIN.
High ground sloping off to the north.
of fine homes and estates.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Well protected by restrictions, and with pride
ownership well displayed.
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DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
Distance froffi center of city, stores, etc.
5.
INHABITANTS:
7,
or
a.
Type Bus & professional men
b. Estimated annual family ii.nc.0010$ 5,QJO and
c.
Foreign-born_~N~o~ne~___ ;_Q_ $;
d. Negro ________,,N,.,__ _ _ __
(latio1u,Btyj
6.
This is a section
w
(Ies 01" Ko)
e.
Infiltration of ___~N~on~e~~-
g.
Population is increasing slowly
f. Rehef :families_.!iQ.Q!!~--==--"'=~=- -
~-----
BUILDINGS:
a.
Type or types__eSe,i,.n,.gl.cee,Se...,._ _ __
b. 'I:ype '0 f constt'ucotion Br.ick and atone & s.tucd:>
c.
Average age---=lOe..,.ye..,,,ar,.,s'-----
d
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Rep·'r ------~-E!CX,OCOJe'-]LJlC!•!IDLit~---C,.11
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RENT AL VALUES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
PRE,00M-
PREDOMRANGE
YEAR
1929 level
%
I NAT ING
$12 ,000-$100 ,000 $18,000
50,000
10,000
55%
1937 current 11,000-
so,oo_o
15,500
75%
Peak
1925 and were
sale values occurred in
Peak rental
values occurred in
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100$
9 , 000-
1953 low
I HAT I NG
and were
____,N,,o..T'--"A RENTAL :!'BEA
100
$ 0f the 1929. le:vel.
_ _ _ $ of the 1929
1ev.el.
$
Home owners
b. Dwe1ling units 100 $;
C,
b. $11, 000-,115, 000
C, Activity is
b.
C,
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
10,
RENTAL DEMAND: a.
11,
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12,
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. H0me purchase
Yes
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS
u
,.,
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
1 5.
Infomation for this form was obtained from _ _ ___,s..,e'!'e'..£:Exp,!£lo!anae!!!!Jteii.so~nse,__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
a. Land
60
$·
Fair
Singles
a. Types
lO- l 5
Fair
Activity is
b. Amount last year
b. Home building
Yes
DMe _ _,A,.p,er.=i:l-"2e,2n,..,,d~_ _ _193 L
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AREA DESCRIPTION
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NS FORM-B
2-3-37
1,
NAME OF CITY __B~U~FF~CAL=O~N~-~l•~---- SECURITY GRADE_~F~IRll=T~_AREA NO.A-il,_ __
2.
DESCRIPrlON OF TERRAIN.
A new though small development of moderately; pricetl
residences.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Well restricted new section with all im:gro:vements.
Pride of owners'hip well displayed.
4.
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
Distance to center of city.
5,
INHABITANTS:
a. Type Bus & professional men
c.
6.
7,
b. Es•t imated annual family income$ 5 1000 - $6 1000
Foreign-born-,,c---,-.,-N_o~ne',.,-..,..;_Q_ $;
d. Negro _ _ _ _ __,ll~o~----
7
(lo.Hon.CJiityJ
(les o,- Ko ?
e.
Infiltration of _ _,N,,o"'ne"'--~--
g.
Population is t ~ • - - - -
0
%;
-"''---
it . Relief families _ _,N,sos,ne,,:__ _ _ _ _~~-
stati e .
BUILDINGS:
Brick, stucco & Fr.aiJ.e
a.
Type or types _ _,:S,cing].=,,e::,s_ __
b. Type of consrt rue ti0n
c.
yrs_ _ __
Average age, _ _ _18
__
Excellent
d. R e p a i r - - - - - - - - = = = = - - RENT AL VALVES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
P:RE DOM-
PREDOM-
llAB..
1929
RANGE
INATING
INA,T ING
_£__
level $10,000--$15,000
112,000
100'£
$7A.-$l2S
$80
100%'
8,500- 12,000
8 2 50©
'IOf,
60.- 85
65
~
10 1 500
ilO,t.
10..... 100
75 1
~
1955 low
1957 current 9,500-
1a,ooo _
1925 and were
Peak sale values occurred in
Peak rental values occurred in 1925 and were
a, Land _iQ._%;
100 % o! the il.929 leve:1.
100 % of
b. Dwelling units 100%;
the 1929 ie:vel!.
Home owners
90 %
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9,
SALES DEMAND: a,
Fair
b.
$10,0Q0..$12,500
c. Aetivi:ty is
Fair
10,
RENTAL Dl!l!AND: a.
Good
b,
$'18.- $7S.
C,
Acti,vity is
Good
11,
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12,
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a, Home purGhase
13,
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS
lq,
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
15.
Information for this form was obtained from _ _~S=e=e:...::E=xp~l=•="=•~t=io=ns=-----------
Singles
a, Types
10-15
C,
b, Amount last year
Yes
'
Static
b. Home bui~ding
Few
!es
Date _c;A:;:p.:;r.cil::...:2.c2n=d_·_ _ _ _193 L
(Ov.e rJ
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AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructions see Reuerse S!de)
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
1.
NAME OF CITY _ _B=U~Fl'~'.ALO=~•~N~-~y-""'-----SECURITY GRADE_~FI=RS=T_ _ AREA NO. ~A~-5~--
2.
DESCRIPTION OF TERRAIN.
An older section of medium and high priced: homes •
.lrea is sufficiently large and well bounded to
resist outside influences.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Character of neighborhood and general: convenience.
4.
DETRIMENT AL INFLUENCES.
None.
5.
INHABITANTS:
a.
Type Business & professional men ;
b. Eshmated annual family .income $5 25004175 2000
c.
Foreign-born.,.,cN~o~n:=•~~~-;_Q_ $;
d. Negr0 _ _ _~~N~o~--c--.,,-----
(latio11ali tyj
6.
e.
Infiltration of - None
------
g.
Population is wiAOBl""""ilLWJii ____
:fl. Relie;f famiUes_.cN,,o,,ne=---------
b. 'I.lype of construct ~onBrick,
Average age_2~-~5_yr=•~-----,
PRE00MI NAT ING
~
1llB..
r~ame, stone &
S1f1cco.
d, Repair-------'""'.,__ _ _ _ _ __
REN ~AL VALffiES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
level
static.
fl H ot IS !IQ'.
BUILDINGS:
a. Type or typesOne & two familes
c.
7-
(Tes 01" Jo)
PR·EDOM-
%
I NA:tl I NG
~
$55,--$200,
$70,
..1QQ!_
RANGE
$8,500-$90,000
$18,000
19551 0 w
7,s~ so 1CXXl
1s,ooo
85%
45.- 150.
55.
_m
1957current
a,ooo- so,ooo_
11,000
95%
55.- 150.
60,
~
1929
100$
1920 and were
lBO
$ of the 1929 level.
Peak rental values occurred in 1925 and were
100
$ of the 1929 level.
Peak sale values occu,rred in
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a. _.....::F..::ai:cr'---
b. -----"tl."'5'-''"'o-'-oo'---
c. Activity is
10.
RENTA'.L Dm-fAND: a. --'G"o"o"d~-
b.
c. Activity is_~Go=o~d~-
11.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home purchase
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS _ _ _ _ _ _..::S.:.ta::.t.:.i.:.c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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CLARIFYING REMARKS:._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
15.
Information for this form was obtained from _ _-'S.:.•.:.•_Exp=l::."::."::.•::.t.:.i::.o::.n::.•-----------
$60.-$70.
a. Types _ _ _ _ _ _N_o_n_e__
10-15
- ~Fair
=--
b. Amount last yea,r --~N~o~ne~~-~-
Yea;
b. Home bu1lding
~I~•~•~--
Date ___A:cpc:rc:iccl'--"2'-"2n"d'-_ _1. 93 ..1.
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NS FORM-8
2-3-37
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AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reverse Stde)
1,
NAME OF CITY __
BU_FF_:AL
__o_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SECURITY GRADE_~FI=JlS~T~- AREA NO. A-6
2,
DESCR!Pr!ON OF TERRAIN.
A well established section containing homes of some of
Buffalo's wealthiest citizens. Grounds are large and
beautif'ully- landscaped.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Pride of Ol'lll.ership, nea;rness to schools, p!ll'ks, churches,
etc., good transportation.
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DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
None
5.
INHABITANTS:
a.
Type Bus & professional men
b. Estimated annual family income$ $20.1 000 & up .
c.
Foreign-born _ _~N~o~ne~__ ;_Q_ $;
d. Negro _______N~o~----- --"'--0
$;
(laHon-a.Utyj
6.
7,
(!es or KO?
e.
Infiltration of __H~o~n~•~----
g.
Population is :u,casi19
f. Relief fami,lies_..1N1<oun10•L---- - - - - -
static.
BUILDINGS:
B;rd.ck, f'rane ti:
stucco;
a.
Type or types _ _.=Sc:ic:ng=l=-•=-•---
b. Type 0f constli'UG:ti,0n
c.
Average age _ _ _.=W~Lyr=-•=-----
Excellent
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d . Repa1r-------====---RENTAL ~ALYES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
PREDOM-
~
ll.Mi.
1929 level
I NAT ING
$35,0CJ0-$100., 000
l.955 low
20,000-
1957 current
25,000- 75,000
$60,000
100%
25,000
40%
50,000
a. Land
PREDOM1.N A.if_ I NG
_j_
100%
NOT ..A RENTAL AREA
40.000 65%
1920 and were
Peak sale values occuirred in
Peak rental values occurred
%
RANGE
in
and were
100 $ of the 1929 level.
$
b. Dwelling units 100 %;
o,
the 1929 level.
C,
Home owners
100 $
C,
Ac'tlivity is
Pool!
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
,SALES DEMAND: a.
10,
RENTAL DEMAND: a.
11,
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home purehase
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS _ _ _ _ _ __:S::t,:a,:t,::ic,:,__ _ _ _ _~ - - - -
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CLARIFYING REMARKS·. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
15.
Information for this form was obtained from ___....=S~•~•~Exp==l=•="=•=t~i~o=ns=----------
100 $;
Fair.
• b.
9 40,000
c. Aet!ivity is
b.
a. Types _ _ _ _c_No'-'ne=---
10-15
b. )\mount last year _ _ _ _,::N,co.::ne=----
Date _ _.a,,p.,r"i:,lc...::2:2n::;d:,____193 .2,
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NS FORM-8
ARE A DE SCRIPTION
(For Instructtons s ee Reverse Stde )
2-3-37
1.
NAME OF CITY _ _B.:..
UFF
=--=A::O
L :.._-__;N
::.:•:_::
Y•:..__
2.
DESCRIPrION OF TERRAIN.
_ __
SECURITY GRADE_- .F..cI:cR=T
S __ AREA NO. _iL,::_-7;___
An ol der section containing many magnificent homes on
l arge pl ottages which are still being maintained by the
leading families of Bu ffalo.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES .
Pride of ownership and large, extensive lots.
CoDvenient.
<·
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
Slight influx of a partment houses and clubs.
Main
art ery out of town with consequent noise and traffic.
5.
INHABITANTS:
a.
Type Business & profess ional men i
b. Es•t imat ed annual family income$ 25,000 & up .
c.
Forei gn-bor n ~ _,N,,oe,nee•~ - - __Q__ $ ;
a.
Negro _ _ _---,-c=H
='o~ ~ ~ ~ -- -
(lat \ on a Zit yj
6.
7.
(Tes or No)
e.
I nfiltrat i on of __,,N~o"'n"• - - - - -
g.
Population is ~ - - - -
;f:.
Re1ief fa111ilies,_,,N,,on"e"--- -- - - -- ~ - static.
Bri ck, stone,
BUILDINGS:
a.
Type or types One family & apts.
b. Type of construction.__s~t~u~c~c~o'--"an=d--"fT~am=•' --
c.
Average age• -~50
~ ,ye
~ar
= •~ - - - -
·
d . Repa.1,,r
- - - - - --
REN U L VALUES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY :
PREOGM-
PREDOM-
nil
1929 level
$
l /II.AT I NG
RANGE
I MATING
RANGE
NOT
$40,000--$550 ,000 $250 , 000100%
25 , 000
200,000
150 , 000
60% \
RENTAL
1957 current
30,000- 250 , Q.OO
1 75, 000
70$
1,.
1920 and were
Peak rental values 0ccu r r.ed in
aw
and :were
-L
A
1933 low
Peak sale values occurred in
IExcelient
c--"""'""'""'"'----
11 00$
RE .A
% of the 1929 '.L evel.
% of the 1929 level .
8.
OCCUPANCY:
a. Land _1QQ_%;
b. Dwelling units jlli_$;
c . Home owners
95
9.
SALES DEMAND :
a.
b.
c . Activity is
None
b.
c. Achvity i s
None
%
10,
RENTAL DFi!AND : a .
ll•
NEW CCNSTRUCTION:
12-
AVAI LABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS : a. Home
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILIT¥ NEXT
1 ~.
CLARIFYING REMARKS : There is no market for the large homes in this section which are
None
a. Types
10- 15
purchase
b. Amount last year
Yes
'
None
b. Home building Yes
Very slow t r end t o apartments.
YEARS
still maintained and occupied by ol d , wealthy families .
Ul timate demand will be
ror apartment house construction but such trend is materially r etarded by extremel y
high land values. I n view of present occupancy, this section is considered as being
"First Grade•. .As these ol d families die off i t will decline in desir ability f r om a
strictly residential viewpoint; however , there is no indication that such a t ransition will occur for a number of years.
15.
Info rmation f or this fo r m was obtained fro1n _ __ __ .=S:;:ec::e_E
:::xp::,cl:::ana=:::t:.:i:::o"'n"~- - - - - - - -
Da:te _ _ _ _
Ap
~ r_i_l_ 2_2n
_d_ __
19 ~ 7
(Over)
1
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AREA DESCRIPTION
(for Instructions see Reuerse S!deJ
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
l. NAME OF CITY _~Bu~n===·-N~.'---"Y=--- - - - - SECURITY GRADE
2.
DESCRIITION OF TERRAIN.
AREi NO. JBa=-a.l_ _
SECOljll
Land rising slightly from the river.
An area of
better class workingmen 1 s single and two :family
homes.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Nearness to industry, l0cal shopp:Lng center, park
and good transportation.
4.
DETRIMENT AL INFLUENCES.
Distance from centre of city.
5.
INHABITANTS:
a.
Type
c.
Foreign-born
b. Estimated annual ,fami!l.y income$
Factory workers
;ll$;
Mixed
d . •gro _ _ _ _ _ _N_o_ _ _ __
(Ties
(lationaBtyJ
6.
7,
e.
Infiltration of ___N_o_n_e_ _ __
g.
Population is in·nnicxgc
L. Relief famil d. es
01"
l 500
0
$;
---=---
Kol
--'-'-~------~
Very :few
db<.ceedi.q - --
---
s'tl at! ic.
BUILDINGS:
a.
Type or types Singles & doubles
c.
Average age _
___.ro,.,_,.;µ:=•-----
b. Type o~ construetion,- --~Eilx-~omme.•- -- - d. Repair----- - - - = = - - - REN " Ac VAcWES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
P.RED0M-
PRE00M~
.:t.ti.R.
1929 level $4,000-$12,000
1955 low
RA:NGE
li NA if I NG
J_
$S,OOO 100$
&55,:::f] OO.
$50.
5,500
w
17½- 50 • .
25.
't
41000
80~
50,
Zo,·
!10:.
I MATING
2,500- 6,500 ·
1957 current 5,500-
a,ooo
%
1920 and were
139 $ of the 11.929 l:evel.
Peak rental values occurred in 1925 and were
150 % of the •1929 level.
Peak sale values occurred in
2L $ i
b. Dweli ing units ....fill$;
_Bll%.
c. H0me 0wners
8.
OCCUPANCY:
g.
SALES DEMAND: a.
Fair
b.
$4, 000-$5, 500
c. Acti,vity: is
Poor
10,
RENTAL D!MAND: a.
Good
b.
$30.-$40.
c. AGtivi t:y is
Gogd
11.
NEW OONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home purchase _ __,Y~e,,_s;
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS _ _ _ _ _ _,eSc.,,taecte,ie,cc___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
1'•
CLARIFYING REMARKS:._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
15.
Information for this form was obtained from __~S~•~•_,,•xp=J~•~"~•~t~i~o~ns~-----------
a. Land
a. Types _ _ _N::;o:::ne:,:_~--
10-15
b. Am0unrt last year ______.,N,.o"ne.__
b. B0me building __Yue3s;__
Date April 22nd
(Ov.er)
193
.1_
•
NS FORM-8
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse Stde) -
2-3-37
1.
NAME OF CITY
2.
DESCR!Pr!ON OF TERRAIN.
SECURITY GR.A:DE _ _
SEC_DNB_•__ AREA NO. _B-_.2_ __
KEN!,!ORE, N. Y.
A somewhat newer development of moderate1y priced
homes of quite similar design • .
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Nearness to shopping center, excellent transporta.tion,
schools, and general pride of ownership
4.
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
Possible encroachment of less desirable neighborliood.
5.
INHABITANTS:
a. Type Office workers and small
c.
business men
Mixed
Foreign-born
.,
b. Es1id.mated annual family inc0me $ 2,5©0
__
2
$;
d.
No
Negro
6.
7.
e.
Infiltration of
g.
Population i s ~
None
static.
~
BUILDINGS:
a.
Type or types:lingles & doubles
c.
Average age
b. T·)'ipe ot; construe1ion
15 ;years
HISTORY:
RENT As VALUES
1929 level
1955 low
$
$6,oqo;49,000
$6,SOO
100$
.7,soo
s,soo
s,soo
4,5.00
1957 current 5,500- 7,500
Peak sale values occurred in
Peak
PR E,DOM-
I NAT ING
~
Fx.ame
d. Repair
SAL£ VALUES
~
I NAT ING
RANGE
-"40.,#95.
100$
8.S%
w.-
65.
40.
~
85%
40.- 75.'
4S.
_fill!_
and were
100
$
of the
1929 lev:eJ..
rental values occurred in 1925
'
and were
100
$
of <he
1929 !l!evel.
Land
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
10.
RENTAL D!<NAND: a.
ll.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12-
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a.
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS
,
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
a.
70
b. Dwelling u-n its ~ $ i
c. Home owne,r s
Fair
b. $5,500--$6,000
c. Activity is Fok
Good
b.
$46.--$45.
c. Activity is Good
-50-$·'
None
a. Types
10-15
_j_
ISO.
J.925
8.
15.
$;
Very; ·few
f. Reiie:f families
PREDOM-
..
0
( Tes ,or , q,/
(li:ttionoBty.1
b. Amount last year
Home purchase
Yes;
%
None
b. Home building
Yes
Static
Information for this 'f orm was obtained from _ _ _,cS,cee"-'E"xp=l,,an=a,.,t"i"o"n"s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Date
(Ov.e ,-J
Apill
22nd
- - - - - - - - -il.93~
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reverse Stde)
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
1.
NAME OF CITY_BD_FF_ru._o-•~11_._Y~•------ SECURITY GRADE
2.
DESCR!Pr!ON OF TERRAIN.
AREA NO.
Second
B-5
Slightly rising g:round containing moderately priced single
and two family homes together with a few apartments.
3,
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
•.
DETRIMENT Al INFLUENCES,
Nearness to local business center, gwd trans~ortation,
schools, parks, clmrches, etc.
Railroad traversing this district bas slight detrimental
influence.
5,
INHABITANTS:
a.
G.
Type Clerks, executives & busine:::;s b. Estimated annual f amily ineome $,,,---'5"-'"5"0"0'---men
0
Foreign- born_~Mi='=x=e~d~-- __5$; d. Negro _ _ _=·-=-:----,---lTes .or- Ro)
( la.Hon.a.ii ty}
e.
Infiltration of __N_one
_ _----,_ _
)
g.
Population is increasing slowly
Very few
f. Relief families = - = -- - -- -==- -~
~ g _ _ _ _ __
BUILDINGS:
a. Type or types Singles z doubles & ;
few apartments
age
15 yrs
c. Average
,.
b. 'I.lype of construc t.:i. on :f:t-ame and brick
d. Repair-------""""''---~ - - - -
RENTAt ~ALYES
·SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
PREDOM-
PREDOMRANGE
I NAT ING
$
R~NGE
$7, 500-$50 1 000
(12,500
J.00%
l55.-$200.
5 t 500- 18 2 DCX)
81000
65f
a,ooo
65i
.'!:..LI..!L
1929
level
1955 low
1957 current
5,!K.!Q- lB,000_
35.
175 % o; the
80 %;
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
Fair
b,
••
Good
b.
a. Land
jl6:;,
100%
;!Q,
~
--
_,
50.
!level.
C,
Home owners
60
$5,500-$8,000
C,
Activi:ty is
Fa:ir
$45.-$55.
c. Acti:vit:y is
G<>od
b. Dwelling units~$;
OCCUPANCY:
il.929
~
100 % of <he !1929 !level! .
Peak rental values occurred in 1925 and were
8.
'
140,
,
45.- l 50.
1925 and we-re
Peak sale values occurred in
INArT ING
%
10,
RENTAi DEMAND:
11,
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12,
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT 10-15 YEARS _ _ _ _ _ _.es...
ta"t"'i"'c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
11.1-,
CLARIFYING REMARKS:.___,ll,,anye;z_,,s,etr=-•sc•e.t,es,_,oe,n,_,,w,,eo,s.etc.,,end,,,,__,o,cf,_,t"M"'"'s'-"'di"'"-st,,r=-i"'c"'t,_,c,,o:,n,.,t,,•,=i,,n~ho=u=•=e=•~•~--
b. Amount last yea,r
Singles
a. Types
••
H0me purchase
practically all alike.
Yes ;
b • Home buHdii.ng
Yew
'!:es
V:a.lues therefore have not increased
in this end of district - east end of district contains much
better grade of homes and here a few homes are being erected
at present.
15,
Information for this form was obtained froin, _
_,s,,e,,e.__.E,.xo.,..1,.an..a._t,.i"'o,.n.,a,____________
Date _ _;A::,Pc,r:.:1:::l_:2::2n=d_ _~193 ..1
•
NS FORM-8
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse Stde)
2-3-37
1.
NAME OF CITY TOWNSHIP OF TONAWANDA!, N.• Y.
2.
DESCR!Pr!ON OF TERRAIN.
SECURl~Y GRADE
SECOND
AREA NO. ~B~-4~--
An entirely new speculative and sparse development
of moderately priced homes.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Nearest desirable development to city - all street
improvements. Not fa:r from sch001s, clm.rches, stores,
and bus service to downtown Buffalo assured.
q.
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
Transportation not altogether adequate, at present.
Lack of landscaping.
S,
INHABITANTS:
a. Type Clerks & small Bus men.
c.
Foreign-born-c-c~•c,-o,..ne~-,--,.~,..;...2..._ $;
b. Estimated annual family income$ 2,200
d.
(lati-otlaHtyj
6.
7.
e.
Infiltration of_~N~o~ne~----
g.
Population is increasing Normally;
-~---0
%;
Negro _ _ _-,-c-_~N~o---c,-,c--- ---(Ies o,,- No ?
f. Relie.fi famiHes_~l!a-o=n~•---------
:IC.i:HJIDeacdng _ _ _ _ _ __
scuo.
BUILDINGS:
a.
Type or types
S~ngles
b. Type of eonstructi0n Brick & frame
c.
Average age
New
· a1r------Good,
d . Re p
"'='--------
RENT AL VALUES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
PREDOM-RANGE
rr.eB..
PRE00M-'RANGE
I NA:T I NG
1929 level
I NAT I NG
___!__
100$
low
1957 current $7 1 000-$1.0 1 50Q
$7 1 500
Peak sale values occurred in
1957 and were
NONE ll'llR RENT
----~=
Peak rental values occurred in ___ and were
a. land
5
100
$
0f, the 1929 level.
---$
of the 1929 level.
b. Dwelling units _],QQ$;
c. Home owne,rs _ _ _I.00.,__%
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a. _ _
Fai_r__
b
10.
RENTAL DEMAND: a. _ _ _ __
b.
11.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home purchase
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS _ _ _ _ ___,,u-"----------------
14.
CLARIFYING REMARKS:._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
1 5.
Information for this form was obtained from
$;
&7,S00
·----~----
---------
a. Types _ _ _S~i~ng=l~•~•---
10-1s
c. Activity is
c. Activity
Fair
-----is
------
b. Arn0unt .last yea-Ii
Yes
Few
---~=---
b. Home building
~Y~•~•---
See explanations
----~~---------------
Date
(Ou.er)
April 22nd
193 .1_
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(¥or Instructtons see Reuerse Stde?
NS FORM-8
2-2-37
1.
NAME OF CITY BVFF.ALO & AMHERST, N. l.
2.
DESCRIPrION OF TERRAIN.
~-
AREA NO. •Bc:c-,,_5_ _
SECOND
A more recent speculative development in the north
with older construction in the larger southeFn
portion.
3,
SECURIT[ GRADE
Area contains a mixture of me:>derate and
higher priced homes.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Desirable, clean location, good transportation, close
to parka, churches, schools arld local Q'llsiness center.
Good pride of ownership.
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
None.
5.
INHABITANTS:
a.
Type Business men & executives
b. Estimated annua1 f amd..ly l!nc0me $
c.
Foreign-born _ _N_one
_ _ _ _ ; ~ $;
d. Negro _____ ,.,,;:N:.,o:...__ _ __
(lationaBtyj
6.
7,
(fes
e,
Infiltration of_~N~o~ne~----
g.
Population is i~creasing slowly
4,000
a
or Ko)
f. RelieL !amilies _ _,N,,o,.ne,.__ _~ - - - - - ~
~ - - - - - - - '· .ti:Aitt,
BUILDINGS:
a.
Type or types Singles & Doubles
c.
Average age
b. Type of eonsuuetion IF'rame & BriM
Good
.d. Repair~------=
15 years
RENT AL VALWES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
l?REOOM-
PREDOM-
~
YEAR
%
I NAT ING
RANGE
level $6,000-$50,000
$9,000
;J.00$
4,000- 18,000
s,.200
60,:
25.
1957 current4,500:: 18,000
6.500
79%
,w.
1929
1955 low
IINAJ. I NG
&70.
100%
100.
95,
~
;).©()
50.
___m..
$40 •...$175,
1925 and were 100
% of the
1929
1evel.
Peak rental values 0ccurred in :1.925 and were 100
% of the
!1 929
level.
Peak sale vaiues occu,r red in
8.
OCCUPANCf:
a.
9.
SALES DEMAND:
Land
_L__
c. Home 0wners
90
c . Activity is
Fair
Activity is
Good
%
'IQ
%;
b. Dwelling units _gz__%;'
a.
Fair
.
.'
b.
$6,500
10,
RENTAL D™AND: a.
.Good
b,
$40.-$50.
11,
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
a. Types
12,
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home purchase
:Yes
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS
Static
14,
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
15.
Information for this form was obtained from_,:__S_e_e_E_xp~l_an_a_t_i_o_ns
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
'
!lone
10-15
C,
b. Am0unt last yea:u
.
'
,None
b. Heme buiidi:ng Yes
Date _ _A-'p'-r_1_1_2_2n_d_ _ _1.93 _I
(Ov.er)
•
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse Stde)
NS FORM-8
2-2-37
1.
NAME OF CITY TOWNSHIP OF Alll!ERST, N, Y,
2.
DESCR!Pf!ON OF TERRAIN.
SECURITY GRADE,_..cS=aEC=OND=--- AREA NO. ~B-6~--
A somewhat new development of moderately priced homes
of varying arcbi tecture.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Ne~ park, clean section, all street improvements, bus
transportation to downtownBuflall.o, schools, chw:'ches
not too far away.
•·
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
Distance from shopping center.
5.
INHABITANTS:Mechanics, clerks &
a. Type Small business men
c.
b. Est imated annual :f amily income $0,.2,.100,,..c,,_ _ __
Foreign-born __N_o_n~e_ _ _ ;__Q_ $;
d. Negro ______~N=o~-----
(laHonaBtyJ
6.
e.
Infiltration of __N_o_ne
_ _ _ __
g.
Population is increasing slowly
or
Average age-~l2~&Y~•~ar~a~----
PRED0MIHATIHG
~
llAB..
ShtiK,
Xldlerll<IE~"'T"'11510lla"l<"ll _ _ _ _ _ __
b. Type of c0nst nuction · Frame & B:rick
d. Repair----,,,..a=-- - - - - " ' " " ' L - - - - -
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
Ko)
f. Relief families, __N_o_ne'-'---= - = = -- ~
BUILDINGS:
a. Type or types Sing].es & Doublea
c.
,.
{Tes
REN.AL VAL!!lES
RANGE
PREDOM! HA1 1NG
__L
$55.--$110.
$65
100$
%
$6,500:::$12,500
$a ,5oo
.19.55. low
4,500- 6,500
5,500
55% 8
40,
SQ,
45,
JD%-
1957 current
5, 500- 9,500
1,DDD
80%
45.- 90.
50.
~
1929
level
Peak sale values occurred in
100$
1926 and were 100
% of the 1929 J..evel.
100
% Of the l929 level.
Peak rental values occurred in 1926 and were
'
h. Dwelling units~$;
c. Home owners
75
$7,000
c . Activity , s
Fair
$45.-$50, _
c. Activd.ty is
Good
%
8.
OCCUPANCY:
a. Land 25
9.
SALES DEMAND:
••
Fair
h.
10.
RENTAL DEMAND: a.
Good
h.
11-
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home purchase Yea
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS
lij.
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
15.
Information for this form was obtained from _ _ _ _ _ _~Se'-""e'--"Exp""=l~en~•~t~i~o~na.,_________
$;
Singles
a. Types
10-15
h. Amount last year
,'
h. Home bui!ldLng
Few
Yea
Static
Date _ A_p_r_11_2_2n_d_ _ _ _ _193 _!_
f Ov.e rJ
•
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse Stde1
SECURITY GRADE _ _,S,.,ECO,=ND"'--_ AREA NO. --"'B"'7'----
1.
NAME OF CITY TO\'/NSIIIP OF AMHERST
2.
DESCRIPTION OF TERRAIN.
A sparsely developed section on high ground containing homes
3.
FAVORAllLE INFLUENCES.
All Street improvements. New ach0ols, ehul:thea and
transportation nearby - away from city dust and dll't.
•·
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
Distance from shoppi~ area.
5.
INHAllITANTS:
of mixed architecture and price range.
b. Estimated annual family inc;ome $
a.
Type Tradesmen & executives
c.
Foreign-born -~N_one_~~-; 0
%;
No
d. Negr0
(Tes
(laH011aii tyj
6,
7.
e.
Infiltration of ____,N~o~n~•'----
g.
Population is increasing slowly
BUILDINGS:
Type
c.
Average age
•tcti1-
b. [ype of construct!l.on Brick & fioame
d. R e p a i r - - - - - - - = od
RENTAL VA~UES
SALE VALUES
P:R EIDOMI NAT ING
PREDOM--
RANGE
YEAR
1929 level
1955 low
RANGE
I NAT I NG
$9,000::$15,000
7. ~ 10,000
$10,500 100$
•
7,000
65%
8,000
1957 current 7,soo- 111000_
Peak sale values occurred in 1926
and were
OCCUPANCY:
..
SALES DEMAND: a.
Fair
b.
RENTAL DJ<l-1AND: a.
Good
b.
9-
,
865 •
1.00$
40,- 70;,
45.
----6$.
eo,
fi!J,
75%
100 $ oL the 1929 Level.
100
100
$ 0f the '1929 level.
c. Home owners
80
$7,500--$8,500
c. Activity is
Fair
tso.-$so.
c. Activity is
Good
b. Dwelling und.ts
8.
None
$;
b. Amount last year.
11-
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILAllILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home purehase
Yes,
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS
Static
,
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
1
..
5.
a. Types
10-15
__L
$55,..SlOO,
50,
75%
Peak rental values occurred in 1926 and were
a. Land~$;
%;
None
f. Relief families
'
1g ;rears
HISTORY:
0
)
~
or types Singles
a.
"
,,
5,000
'
$
None
b. Home building
Yes
Infonnation for this form was obtained from ______s_e_e_E_xp_;_l_•_•_•t_i_o_n_s________
Date _ __,A:,P:cr:::il=-.,2::2n=dc....._ _ _193 L
(Ov,e rJ
•
NS FORM-9
2-3-3'7
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructions see Reuerse Stde)
1.
NAME OF CITY
BUFFALO N. Y
2.
DESCRIPrION OF TERRAIN.
AREA NO.
SECURUY GRADE SF&QNU
B-8
A section of homes of varying size which is pr-otected by
factory office buildings from the influences of the adjacent industrial area.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Parks, schools, churches and transportation.
•.
DETRIMENT AL INFLUENCES.
Smoke nuisance from nearby plants.
5.
INHABITANTS:
a.
Type merchants & executives
c.
Foreign-born
None
~-~~~~
b. Estimated annual family inc0me$._ _5.;,,6_00
_ __
O $;
d. Negro _ _ __ . , " ' - - - - ~ - - -
( lat\oflali ty .t
6.
,.
(Tes or lo)
e.
Infiltration o~
g.
Population is ~ - - - -
None
-~------
_ __,,__
0
%;
'f. Relief ifamHies _ ___,,N,,o,,ne"--------~--stiatic:.,
BUILDINGS:
a.
Type or types Singles & doubles
b. TYipe 0f construet d. 0nBrame , !brick & stucco
c.
Average age-~2~0~:rr~•~-----
d. Repair _ _ _ _ _ _.,.,...,,_
G d
HISTORY:
REN1AL VALWES
SALE VALUES
PREOOM=
I NAT ING
RANGE
.lLJB..
PREDOM-
%
RANGE
I.NAT. ING
__L_
1955 low
9,000- 18.000
~
9,500
65%
60.
100.
60.
_Jf!J,_
1957 current
9.000- 18,009
10.• 000
7{yf,
w.
;1!20.
75.
__fill{
1929 level
$12,500-$50,000
tas.-Ahso .
100$
tas.
100%
Peak sale values occurred in
1920and were
156
% of the 1929 level.
Peak rental values occurred in
1925 and were
100
% 01 the 1929 3.evel.
Land
8.
OCCUPANCY:
a.
9.
SALES DEMAND:
a.
10.
RENTAL DEMAND:
a.
11.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home pur.chase
Ias
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS
Stf!tic
,..
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
1 5.
Information for this form was obtained from _ _ _ _--=S=•=•--'Exp=cl=:•="="=t=t!.=o=n=•-·- - - - - - - --f/
b. Dwelling units~%;
e . Home owners
Fair
b.
$9, 500-$10, 500
e . Acti,vity is
Fp,ir
Good
b.
$70.-475.
c. Activity is
Good
95 %;
a. Types
b. Amount last year,
Nol!@
10-15
75 %
None
b. Home building bHYes
- - - - - - ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -~Daite
(Ov.erJ
•
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse Stde)
BU.fFALl:l, N.Y.
1.
NAME OF CITY
2.
DESCRIPrION OF TERRAIN.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
JI.
SECURITY GRADE
AREA NO . ...:::B-=:9'--
SECOND
well located area of older and moderately priced homes.
Well stabilized as to type of oooupanta, and w:Lth all
advantages•
•·
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
5.
INHABITANTS:
None.
a.
Type Tradesmen & professiona1 ~
b. Estimated annual :f amily income$ l,8©0-46,«rOO
c.
Foreign-born
d. Negro ___~ -•--=N~o~-----
Mixed
; _5_ $;
tres
(lationaUtyj
6.
e.
Infiltration of __~N=o=n=•~---
g.
Population is ~ - - - -
BUILDINGS:
a. Type or types One & two familEs
c.
7.
Average age,-~2- 5~ye~ar~•-----
f. Relief !ami'l! ies - ='Vc,e,_r;r"'--~f~•w,..._ _ _ _..,_ _
-..
sta.-t i!c.
b. Type of constr.uiztion F'Tame &: brick
d: Repai-r-~------=Go=o=d_ _ _ _ _ __
RENTAL V.ALUES
SALE VALUES
H!STCRY:
PREDOM-
PREDOMRANGE
~
RAN.GE
INATING
r::
i
1929 level $7,500-$75,00Q
o,r Jo)
100$
I NAT. I NG
$55,;>$200,
40.- 125.
50.
10,500
50.- 150.
60.
1920 and were 150
$ of the 1929 lever.
Peak rental values occurred inl925 and were 100
$ 0f the 1929 level.
1955 low
s,000- 4,s,000
1957 current 7,000- 50,000
Peak sale values occurred in
a. Land~$;
___j__
'
b. Dwelling units~%;
c. Home owners
Fair
b.
c. Activity is
Fair
---~=~
Good
b.f"S0.-$65.
G. Activity is
Good
----=~
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
10.
RENTAL DEMAND: a.
11.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home purchase
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS _ _ _ _ ____csc..ta=t=-ic=----------~--
1 q,
CLARIFYING REMARKS.:____...:;lr.::h::.e_wicc·::d::•;___v.::al.::u::.e:....:an=d-'i::n::c::o.::me::..:nmg==•...:i::·•:....:l::==.g•::l:,Yc..::d:::u::.e_t::oc....::t=h•=----
a. Types
$7,000-'$10,~00
None
10-15
b. Amount last year ----~N~o~ne=-
Yes ;
b. Home building
Yes
inf'luence of one street in tMs .area, Jewett Parkway, which
differs radically in these respects from the 50.rrounding
territory, but which is not aufficientay large to resist
the trend of the balance.
1 5.
Information for this form was obtained from _ _ _ ____,S~•~•'---"E~xp~l~sna...,~t~i~o~n~•'-----------
Date April 22nd
(Ov.er-J
193'L
'
/
•
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse Stde)
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
NAME OF CITY BUFFALO & CHEEKTOWAGA, N, Y,
2,
DESCRIPrION OF TERRAIN.
3·
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
q..
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
SECURITY GRADE _ _sEC_O_ND_ _ AREA NO. B-10
A section of moderately priced ilorkd.ngmen's homes.
_Offers all advantages for type of residen,t s.
Many cheaply built houses also surrounding industrial
area.
5.
INHABITANTS:
a.
TYPe Factory workers & tradesmen;
b. Estimated annual family income$ 1,SG©-$5 1 000
c.
Foreign-born
d. Negro ______~N~•~----
Mixed
;___!§_ $;
( lat\onaH ty j
6.
7.
0
{Ies o-r. lo)
e.
Infiltration of 1talian - slow
g.
Population is increasingslowly
f. Relief families _ _,F"e"w'"--- - - - - - - Sf mf i E-.
dei sre+s-ia»gx;
BUILDTNGS:
a.
Type or types One & two families
c.
Average age
b. Ty.pe of construction,-='F~~~am""'e'---- ~ - F.ai.T to go0d
·
d , ReP 8.1.F-------""='-'"'-E'-"-"'"----
16 years
RENTAL VALUES
SALE VALUES
HISTCRY:
PREDOM-
PREDOMIN.A.TI NG
_!_
$40,...$125.
$40.
100$
INATING
YEAR
RANGE
100$
5,800- lOtOOO
,.jS,§QO
4,500
80%
25,-
85,
25 •
~
1957 current 4 1 200- ll,000
s,ooo
901,
55.- 100.
l!O.
.!!;QQ!_
1929 level
1955 low
$4~§00-:il5 1 CXXl
1924 and were 100
Peak sale values occurred in
% ot the 1929 !l.e:vel.
Peak rental values occurred inl.924 and were =100~_ % of the 1929 !I.eve].
h. Dwelling units~$;
c. Home owners
'10 %
Fair
h. $4,500-$5,000
c. Activ:i.ty is
Fair
RENTAL DFMAND: a.
Good
b.
c. Activity is
Good
11.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
a. Types
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MOR:rGAGE FUNDS:
a. B0me purehase
Yes
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS
Static
1q.
CLARIFYING REMARKS:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __:A:;t:ctr=a.:.ct;::i:;o:.:n:...::o.:.fL,r:.:ai=k::.oa=d::...cw:.:o.:.rk:ce:;r:.:s:...;:ba=•------
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
10.
a. Land~%;
$40.
Singles
10-15
b. Amount last year
Very few
b. Home building
Yes
materially increased rents.
15.
Information for this form was obtained from ____~S:.:•:.:•c..::E=xps=l=an=•=t=i=o:.:n=•:.__ _ _ _ _ _ __
Date
(Over)
April 22nd
a.93 1._
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse Stde)
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
N. Y.
1.
NAME OF CITY
BUFFALO,
2.
DESCR!Pr!ON OF TERRAIN.
SECURITY GRADE
AREA NO. B-11
SECOND
An area of substantial land values still con'taJming many
large, old homes but which is feeling the encroachment of
apartments and gradual infiltration of an undesirable foreign element.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Accessibility.
q.
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
5.
INHABITANTS:
a. Type Business & professional men;
c:
Age and infiltration 0f mixed races.
Foreign-born _ _,,Me,i.:,xe:::d:..,..~-; ~ $;
b. Estimatied annual family income$ 2,000-$100,000
d. Negro - ---=eccc-..!N!!!O!......,,-.,.-~ -
(latiotHiHtyj
6.
Infiltration of
g.
PoPulation is blUtlii.tsDf.
f. ReH ef families _c,~c,e,ecy:.,__,f,cee,w,:__ _ _ _ __
apartments
Average age 40 years
b. Type of canst-ruction Frame, Orick & stucce
d. Repair _ _ _ _ _ _.liQllll._-
P. REO~lr
PREOOM-
ll.AB..
1929 level
I NAT ING
RANGE
_ _ _ __
RENTAL VALUES
SALE VAL WES
HISrORY:
static.
,.tie,: -fl!SliJII _ _ _ _ _ _ _
BUILDINGS:
a. Type or types)ne & two families &
c.
,.
Mixed foreign
e.
.
(Tes o,,- Jo)
%
RANGE
I.N•A~ IJNG
_L_
$10,00D-$100,000
ttis,ooo
100$
$50.-$300.
$75.
100$
1955 low
7,500-
50,000
7.,500
50$
40.- 200.
55.
_.I§!_
1957 current
e,soo- so,OQO
10,000
70f,
50.- 250.
70.
~
1920 and were
130
$ of the 1929 ieveJ..
Peak rental values occurred in 1925 and were
100
$ of the 1929 J.evel.
Peak sale values occurred in
a. Land
-98-,%·'
b. Dwelling units ~!;li;
c.
80
%
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
Fair
b.
10.
RENTAL D!1-IAND: a.
Good
b. $50.-$70.
11.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT 10-15 YEARS _ _ _ _...;S~t,,a,_,t,,ic,c__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
1,.
CLARIFYING R E M A R K S : · - - - ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
15.
Information for this form was obtained froin _ _ _ _ _...cS:..:•:..:•-=Exp=l=an=•:..:t::io::ns=.._ _ _ _ _ __
a. Types
$7,500-$10,000
!lone
Home owners
c. Activity is
Poor
c. Activity is
Good
b. Amount last yea,:r
a. Home pur.chaseles .lbma;
None
b. Home bu~lding 0Y=•=•---
Date _ _,,A.,pr,c1:c·1,._,2,,2n,,d~_ _ _l93L
(Ov.er)
•
NS FORM-8
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
.(For Instructtons see Reuerse Stde)
2-3-37
1.
NAME OF CITY
BUFFALO N. Y.
2.
DESCR!Pr!ON OF TERRAIN.
SECURITY GRADE
SECOND
ARE~ NO.
B 12
A small area which maintains its liesirability because
of location on both sides of an attractive parkway.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
WeJ.l stabilized and offers all conveniences for its
type of occupant.
•·
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
5.
INHABITANTS:
Sur-rounded by districts of less derlrabillty.
a.
Type Business & pro:fessional men;
b. Estimated annual fam,i ly income$ 2 250©-$l!0 10Cil0
c.
Foreign-born __V_e_ry~_f_ew__
d. Negro _ _ _-:-::---~N":o'--c-- -
\5;
( la.tio,ud{ ty 1
6.
7.
(Tes o~ lo)
e.
Infiltration of_~N_o~n~•-----
g.
Population is i o
I
.f. Relief families _ __,,N_eo,;nee..._ ~- ~ -- - ,ta1PWA::li,iog _ _ _ _ _ __
nil +g
static.
BUILDINGS:
a.
Type or types One & two families
b. Type ot cons t ~ucti 0n brick & frame
c.
Average age _~5~5~y~•=arccsc.__ _ __
· ________,.Ge,o,;oe,d"-"- - - - - - d . Repa.ir.
RENTAL VAUWES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
PREDOM-
RANGE
~
1929 level
1955low
PREDOM-
$10,000-$50,0QQ
$12,500100$
7, 500- 18 ,ooo
-~7,µ500 60%
1957current B,500-
f NAiT ING
~
$55.,,jJ 25.
$65.
100%
9,5,
SO,
~
55.- !l25,
65.
~
RANGE
1 NA'T ING
18,~
Peak sale values occurred in
-~a~5oo
40.
m-
of the 1929 ~e:vel.
1a20 and were
150
$
Peak rental values occurred in 1925 and were
]QQ
$ of the 1929 level.
h. Dwelling units ..]1____$;
c. H0me 0wn e-rs
80
b. $8,500410,000
c. Activi ty is
Poor
b. $55.-$65.
c. Activit:y i s
Good
B.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
Fair
10.
RENTAL DEMAND: a.
Good
11.
NEW CONSTROCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT 10-15 YEARS
1"·
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
a. Land ~81;
'
a. Types
b. Amount last year
N6ne
a. Home purchase
Y85
'
$
None
b. Home buii ding~es
Static
Rental demand has been exceptionally strong
in this area.
15.
lnfonnation for this form was obtained from _ _s~•-•_E_xp~l~sn_a_t_i~o_n~•------------
Da:te :April 22nd
(Ov.er)
193
,,1_
•
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reverse Stde)
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
OF CITY BUFFALO
NAME
2.
DESCR!Pr!ON OF TERRAIN.
The most desirable residential section in South Buffalo
containing an assortment of homes for varying classes.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Well stabilized as to type of occupant and with all
&
LACKAWANNA, ·N.Y.
NO .B-s.-.=1'°5_ _
1.
SECURITY GRADE
SECOND
ARE~
advantages.
•.
DETRIMENT AL INFLUENCES.
5.
INHABITANTS:
Smoke and. dirt from nearby plants.
a.
Type R.R.steel workers & tradesme,n b. Est ,i mated annual fami!l.y ineome$1J5Q0...$10 1(!8)0
c.
Foreign-born ~Mi=·~x~•~d___ __lll,;
d. Negro ______-'N"'o'--~--(fes o-r Ko J
(lationiiH ty j
6.
7.
- - -0" - - $;
e.
Infiltration ofbetter class fore:mnf. Relief: ofam.Uies_~F~•~w.__..._- ' ~- - - - -
g.
Population is increasingslowly
~
BUILDINGS:
a.
Type or types
One & two families;
c.
Average age _ __,2~5~y~eer=-• ~ - - - -
~ -----
b. l!'ype o! cons iliruction,_ __.Bur"'i"'c"'k"--"&-'fL•t,-a,im,.e,.__
d. Repa;i r, - - - - - - -- -<l!a""!-ir-i,wta!IJ,O:Wg:,:01Ccrlc..._ _
RENTAL VALUES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
~
1tlE.
PRED0M-
PREDOMI MATING
%
$50.-fl25.
$5,000--$25,000
$6,000
100$
s,500..,20,000
4,500
75%
20.-
1957 current 4,500- 20,000
s,soo
90~
50.- lil.O.
1929
level
1955 low
••
••
••
Land 80
lD
90.
100$
Z5.
85%
55.-40.,. il.15%--155%
130
% of
the
1929
te:vel.
1925 and were
100
% of
the
1929
level.
b. Dwelling units 100
.i_
$50.
and were
Peak sale values occurred in 1120
Peak rental values occurred
!NATI NG
~
c . Home owners
70
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND:
10.
RENTAL D!l-lAND:
11.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home pucchase
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS _______,,Su,tg.:at,eis,c.__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
HI-·
CLARIFYING REMARKS::_--~A!L.!ho~U!J!S:Oin!lgg_jS!!ho!!!Erloca!!Jgol•!....!!•!!rl~st!eauin,.._t;,lrle,',;se....edi'="st;,re,is,ce,tc..s;due,e,_.t.,o'--_ _ __
$;
$;
Fair
b.
$5, 500-$6, 500
c . Aetivity is
FAiIR
Good
b.
!f30.-$50.
c. Activity, is
Good
a. Types _ _ _.:f,,ew"-'s~in=g=l•~•~
10-15
b. Amount last year __..,f..,e.,wuas,.i.,n,.gl~•~•~
Yes
b. Home bu!ildi_ng
~Y~•~•~--
activities in the nearby steel mills.
15.
Information for this form was obtained from,_____S:.•:.•:...:E=x:!p=l=•=n=•:.:t=i.:.ons=----------
Date _.:,Ao1eP:,.ri=·l:....:2:::2n=d_ _ ___-il 93 .1.
(Ou.er)
•
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For instruct tons see 'Reuerse Stde)
1.
NAME OF CITY
KENMORE, NEW YORK
2.
DESCR!Pr!ON OF TERRAIN.
SECURITY GRADE__.T"'HI""RD"-_ _ AREA NO. ~G-=l~-
A newer development of cheaply constructed workingman's
homes.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Proximity to good district on one side and i:ndustry
( place of employment ) on the other.
•·
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
5.
INHABITANTS:
Cheapness and sameness of cans,truction.
a.
Type Skilled labor &. clerks
c.
Foreign-born
Mixed
b. Estimated annual family d,ne0111e$$1 25()0.;:!,500
10 '£;
d. Negro _ _ _~_,N~o~-,--,---{Ies o-r: No)
(lationaBtyj
6.
7.
None
-~=~----
e.
Infiltration of
g.
Population is increasing Sto)l'ly
f. Relief fami!lies _ _....,,,.__ _ _ _ _ __ __
BUILDINGS:
a,
Type or types One & t:wo families
b. Ty,pe of constructi0n._,Fr'-'-'am""e'--------==
c.
Average age-~l~O~year=~•~----
Good! to ii.'l"
d. Repair-= -----'"'""'"-
HISTORY:
RENJAL VALJUES
SALE VALUES
PR,EOOM-
PREDOM-
~
YE AR
1929 level $6,000-$8,CXIO
$6,500
4,500- 6,500
1957 current4,BOO- 7,000
1953 low
RANGE
1 NAT \NG
Peak sale values qccurred in
IHAiT ING
$45.-$55,
$50.
100%:.
5,000
25,- 55,
-25.
---5!l%,
5,500
40.- 50.
45,
90
100%
100
$
Peak rental values occurred in 1927 anti wer.e
100
% of the 1929 level.
.
%
of tfie 1929 level.
1927 and wer.e
Land -60-$·
_L
c. Home @wners
60
$5,000
c. Activity is
Fair
$40.-460.
c. Activity is·
Good
b. Dwelling units 100$;
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
Fair
b.
10-
RENTAL DF}!AND: a.
Good
b.
11-
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12-
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
••
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS
1•-
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
1 5.
Information for this form was obtained from _ _ _ _S_e_e_E_xp,_l_•_n_a_t_i_o_n_s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
a.
a. Types
Single1;
10-1s
Home pur,chase
b. Amount last year
iYes
• b.
Few
Home bui1d'lng
Yes
Static
Date
(Ov.er)
•
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse Stde)
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N. Y.
THIRD
AREA NO. _jc~-,;;2_ _
1,
NAME OF CITY
2,
DESCRIPTION OF TERRAIN.
A new but cheaply built section of small homes as yet
only sparsely deve11.oped.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Proximity to places 0£ employment.
<·
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
Distance from center of city and character of
construction.
S•
INHABITANTS:
SECURITY GRADE
a.
TypeSkilled labo~ and clerks
b. Estima:ted annua.i fami1y ine0me$ l,.20042,000
c.
Foreign-born _ _,Mix,.....,,e,..d~~-;_go_ $;
d. Negro ________Jw,__ _ _ __
(la.tionaBtyj
6.
e,
Infiltration of Foreign born
g.
Population is d.nc reasing slolf}.y_
BUILDINGS:
a. Type 0r types One & two families
c.
7,
(Tes
Average age
10 vears
No)
aee,eetq_______
-
b. 'il'ype 0f c0nstructi0n.~,.F<-,._,•~m~•~-~---- ;
d. Repair
------ - .l.ill""'--=--RENT AL V~LUES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
Of'"
PREDOM-
PRE00M:INA li lNG
lt~AT I NG
%
1929 level $5, @00--CA , 000
$7,000
100%
s,ooo
4,000
1957 current 2,500-:: 7,000
5,500
Peak sale values occurred in
19-25 and were
Hl© % of the il.929 le;vel.
Peak rental values occurred in J 929 and were
lOO % of the il.929 ie;vel.
RANGE
YEAR
1955 low
2,000-
a. Land~$;
RA'N,GE
-L
825 • .,.$55.
$40.
l!0.0%
55%
18.- 40.
50.
_:ru_
80%
25,- 5@.
40.
..IOO%.
b. 0welling units l<llO $;
€.
Home owners .,,,_ _ _,o5y0c_%
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a. ---=-Fai.,e·,,r_
e. Activity is _____.P~o~oii,;
r
10.
RENTA:L DEMAND: a. _ __,,Go,o;,od...___
e. Activity is _ _ _--,;Go=o-=-d
11.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home purehase - ~l'.~•~s;
13.
TRENQ OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS _ _ _ _ _ __eSc,tae;t,:,i"'c'------------
14.
CLARIFYING REMARKS.:_-----'I"n"c"r-=•-=•=••=d~n=•::ar=b,,y~i=nc::du=s=-t=r::i::sl=-.=•c:c..:t=ivi=·t.:,Yc....:ba=s'--"r..:•-=•-=ulc::t_e_d_i_n_ _ __
a. Types _ _ _N~o:'lnl'iel..__ __
10-15
b. Xm.0unot last year - - ~- -=N-=•;;n;:•- b. Heme buiidiing
__,Yo:•=-•--
substantial rental advances.
15.
Information for this form was obtained fr0m _ _ _ _ __,s,,e"e'-'E"xp""'l"'sn""at,.,1.,·o"n"a".'--------
Date
(Ov.e rJ
April 22nd 1
193..1.
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instru ctton s see Reue rse Stde)
NS FORM- 8
2-3-3 7
1.
.,___ AREA NO. ~C-~5e..__ _
NAME OF CITY __~B~U=FF=ALO=~-~N~-~Y~._ _ _ _ SECURITY GRADE, _~THI=llD,
2.
DESCRIPJ:ION OF TERRAIN.
An older sectio n of worki ngman 's homes varyi ng from
singl es to multi -fami ly.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Acce ssibi lity to place s of emple yment , cente r of
city, etc., accor ding to locat ion in area.
•·
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
Large foreig n popul ation , old build ings and over-
5.
INHABITANTS:
c.
l famoi.ly· incom e$ 1,200-$5,.CK)O
Type Facto ry worke rs, labor ers 1 e~c.b . Estim ated annua
__!0% ; d . Negro _ _ _ _ _~N=o_ __ _ __ ---" '-- %;
Mixed
Forei gn-bo rn
e.
Infil tratio n of More foreig n born;
g.
Popul ation i s ~ ;
a.
6.
7.
crowd ing.
~-~~~~
(Ies
(la.Ho 11.a.U tyj
f. Relie f famil ies
O'I"
No)
Fair perce ntage
static .
~ - - - - -- - -
a.
One & two famil y
Type or types_~an=d~m~ul=t~i~p=l~••~-
b. Type of const ructio n Frame & brick
c.
Avera ge age--~ 40~~Y =•=ar ~•~---
Fair
· I'-- - - - - - ~
=-------dR
. epal'
BUILDINGS:
RENT AL VALUES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
PREOOM-
PREDOM-
~
%
I NAT I NG
RANGE
RAN GE
INAJ ING
_L
$20.-, illJO.
$5,500::$15,000
$6,500
2,000 - 10,00 0
4,800
15.
ee.
50.
_:w,.
1957 curre nt 5,500 - 15,CXX> _
5,500
18.- 100.
55.
~
Peak sale value s occur red in
1920
and were
150
$
o~ the 1929 level .
Peak renta l value s occur red inl92 9
and were
100
$
of the 1929 level .
1929 level
1955 low
a. Lan d~% ;
100%
b. Dwell ing un.its .i8,_$ ;
c. Home owner s
60
8.
OCCUPANCY:
SALES DEMAND: a.
Poor
b.
$5, 500-$7,000
c. Activ ity is
Poor
9.
10.
RENTAL DEMAND: a.
Good
b.
$50.--$40.
c . Activ ity is
Good
11-
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT 10-15 YEARS
14,
a. Types
•
b. Amount last year
None
a. Home purch ase Limit ed ;
%
None
b. Home build ing Limit ed
South of Porte r Avenu e down - ba..:l.ance static
u_e_i_s_e_n_t_ir_e_ly~o_c_c_u~p-i_e_d_ _ _ __
CLARIFYING REMARKS:._-=T=h=•-Pc.Occrc..t=i=o=n'--'s"'o"'u"t=b'-o'-f'-'P"o"'r'-te=r~A_v_e_n
movin g to the
by Italia ns, the more prosp erous of whom .are gradu ally
north ern and sligh tly more desir able sectio n.
Today , from Forre st
Avenue south , the area is predo minan tly Italia n.
1 5.
_ _ _~S=•=•~E~xp=l=•="=•t~i=o=n=•c,•c__ _ __
Inform ation for this form was obtain ed fro1n _ _ _ _ _
Date - - - ~A~p~ri=·1~2cc2n=d=-_ _193 .!_
(Over)
•
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse Stde)
1.
NAME OF CITY __B,::U::=F.,_FAL=O"-'N'-'"'--'-Y.,__ _ _ _ SECURITY GRADE_~TuHI.,.RD...,___ AREA NO._.,C=e--4.....__ _
2.
DESCRIPTION OF TERRAIN.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
A large area which notwi thetanding has been improved
with considerable similarity and which houses, particu!l.arly in the eastern portion most of 'Buffail.o 1 s il.arge
Polish and German population - in this case a substantial
type of citizen.
Proximity to center ~f city .a nd places of employment.
•·
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
5.
INHABITANTS:
a. Type Small wage earners
c.
General downward trend through infil trs.tion of lower
income groups and foreign born.
b. Estimated annual family inc;ome $ 1,,2 00-$. s,eoo
Mixed
Foreign-born
No
d. Negro
;_§.Q$;
(la.tioncBtyj
6.
7.
0
Mixed foreigner~ . f. Rel!:ief fami l!ies
e.
Infiltration of
g.
. .
.
Population 1S
IIICIMUg
$;
(Tes o,,.- Ko)
J..uo.;
Few
stath:.
i1q;i
BUILDINGS:
a.
Type or types One & two families
c.
Average age
50 ;mars
b. T•YiPe of c0nstruMion
Brick and f;r.ame
d. Repair
Fair:
RENT Ai,. VAcWES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
PREDOM-
~
YE AR
1929
·level
1955 low
PREDOM-
%
I MATING
$5,500-$1£ ,000
$6,000
2,500- ll,000
s,ooo
s,soo
1957 current 5,(X)()- 11,000 ..
RANGE
INAir lNG
100$
$25.-$90.
$55.
85%
~5- - 7().
25.
~
90%
20.-
so.
so.
~
1920 and were
150
$ of tbe 1929 level.
PeM rental values occurred in 1929 and were
100
% of tbe 1929 1ev.ei'.
Peak sale values o~curred in
1.00%
b. Dwelling units 100 $;
c. Home owners
~0
Fair
b. $5,500
PO.o.r
Good
b.
c. Activity is
•
c. A~tivity, is
a. Land _l!L%;
_L_
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
10.
RENTAL D!llAND: a.
11-
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home purchase Limited;
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS _ _ _ ___,S:,le,o,,wl:.y._,,d,cowo,=-=.d,,,__ _ _ _ _ _ _~
1,.
CLARIFYING REMARKS:,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
15.
Information for this form was obtained from _ _ _~S•~•~Exp=~l~•~n~•~t=i"-on~----------
a. Types
$40.
None
10-15
b. Amount last: year
Good
None
b. Home building
Limi:t.ed
Date _:::AP,cr'-'i"'l'-"'22n=d'-_ _ _193 .1.
(Ov.erJ
•
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructions see Reuerse Stde)
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
1,
NAME OF CITY __B_Uc...F.:.FALO="'-'N'-'.c....::.y•:..__ _ _ _ SECURITY GRADE, _ _~T=HI=RD=- AREA NO. _.,,C=,5,.__
2,
DESCRil'J:ION OF TERRAIN.
3,
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Proximity to center of city and places of employment.
•·
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES,
General downward trend through infiltra~!on of lower
5.
INHABITANTS:
a. Type junkmen 1 small merchants & ;
laborerd.
c. Foreign-born
; _'ID$;
Ml,xed
A thickly populated, old section of workingmen' s homes
income groups and foreign boxn.
b. Estimaned annual i:family ilncome $ l!, ©00-$5,000
d, Negro
li!l
(Tes
(la.tioflaLityJ
6.
e.
Infiltration of More foreign bom
g.
Population is mualQig _ _ __
BUILDINGS:
a. Type or types One & two families
c.
,.
Average age _ _s6o,Ow,:p:.,.a_ _ _ _ __
dGU.e..;!I 11w _______
1929 level $2, 500-$5, 500
$4,800
1,800- 4,500
S·t iatic.
b. Type of c0nst:uuct:ion.__Fw•~--•,....&,..,b~r1.~·c~l<~--
d. R e p a f r - - - - - - - - " l l l ' - - - - - R[NJ~c
PREDOM.INAiflNG
~
Y.EAR
$;
)
Few
f. Rel!ief families
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
"
,,
V~LUES
~R•ED0MINA1i lNG
RAN .GE
_j_
$25.-,$45,
$55,
4,000
15.- 55.
25.
-'.lfl/,
1957 current 2,200- 5 1 600
4,500
22.
w.
85%
Peak sale values occurred in
il.9.20 and were
~low
100$
150
Peak rental values occurred in 1929 and were 100
a. Land
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9,
SALES DEMAND: a.
10.
RENTAL D!l-!AND: a.
11,
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12,
-95-%·'
40.
100%
% of the 1929 Level.
$
of the 1929 level.
Home owners
60
b. Dwelling units 100 %;
C,
Poor
b,
$4,500
c. Activity is
Poor
Gggd
b.
$W.
e. Activhf is
Good
$
None
b. Amount last year
AVAILABILITY OF MORiGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home purchase
!.irniY!d
13.
TREN~ OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS _ _ _ _ __.D"own...,war""'d"-----------
1•-
CLARIFYING REMARKS;:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
15.
Information for this form was obtained fro,n_-"'S"e"e~E,,xp=l,,ana=,.,tcci00
o,,,n,cs_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
a. Types
10-15
b. HoOle bui'.l.. di!ng,
!None
Limi'ted
Date _ _ _A_,p_r_i_;l_2_;2_nd:;:__ _193 :!..._
(Ov.e rJ
•
t
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse Stde)
NS FORM-8
2-3-3'7
1.
NAME OF CJTYBUFFALO & CHEEKTOWAGA, N. Y.
2.
DESCRIPTION OF TERRAIN.
SECURITY GRADE
AREA NO. ~C,=-,c6_ _
THIBD
An older section of the city still ohly partially
de#eloped containing homes of factory and daily
workers.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Nearness to places of employment.
•·
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
Age and condition of structures and type of occuI)ant.
Distance from center of city.
5.
INHABITANTS:
a.
Type Skilled & unskilled laborerfj:
b. 'Estimated annual family i,neollle$ l,000-$2,000
c.
Fo,reign-born ~-Mi~x-•d~~~; ~ $;
d. Negi:o ________.cN-"o_ __
6.
e.
Infiltration of_N~•~n~•c..__ _ _~
g.
Population is :imou"fi3&-,cN,,:i,:i,: ____
7.
f;.
Average age
Relief :families _ _~Fe,ai.,·,.r'---"am,,,o,,,Wl,,,,te..__ __
st!atie.
BUILDINGS:
a. Type or types One & two famili
c.
b. type of constnucti0n__,Fr_,_,,am,,,e"-------Fai«
d. Repair~-------"'~'--
35 years
REN;fAL VAUUES
SALE VAL.WES
HISTORY:
PR,EOOM-
PREDOM--
$50.
4,500
15. - 75.
55.
.......:Jf)$
5,000
22.- 90.
45,
____j/1$
$5,500
2,000- 1,000
a,ooo
1957 current 2,500-
100%
1920 .and were
150
$ of the 19~9 level.
Peak rental values occurred in 1929 and were
100
$ of the 1929 level.
Peak sale values occurred d.n
a. Land __§Q__ %;
J_
$25.-$95.
1,929 level $5,000::i9 1000
1955 low
I NATI NG
RANGE
I NAT I NG
~
llAB..
0 $;
-----'--
(Tes o,- No)
(lationoBtyj
100$
c. Home owners
so
$5 000
c. Act:!Lvi ty is
Poor
i45.
c. Aetivity is
Good
b. Dwelling units iB...,_$;
$
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
Poor
b.
10.
RENTAL DEMAND: a.
Good
b.
11.
NEW CONSTRUC'.f!ON:
12·
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. H0me purchase Limited ;
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS _ _~_....:;D=.•wn=war=d:...__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
,-.
CLARIFYING REMARKS.:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
1
5.
b. Amount iast year
llew
a. Types
10-15
Few ~
b. Home building iLd.mited
Infonnation for this form was obtained from ___S::;•~•c....cllxpiana===t=i•~ns=-----------
Date
(Ov.er)
. 31A
A:,:P::;r1::1:....::2:=2n::d,..__ _ _193 ...1
•
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse Stde)
BUFFALO
AREA N0. 00_-~7_ _
1.
NAME OF CITY
2.
DESCR!Pr!ON OF TERRAIN.
.A section of small cheap workingmen' s homes.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Nearness to places of employment - steel mills and
SECURITY GRADE
N. Y.
TIIIBD
railroads.
•.
DETRIMENT AL INFLUENCES.
5.
INHABITANTS:
Distance to city's cen~r and quality of buildings.
a.
Type Skilled mechani€s
c.
Foreign-born
b. Estimated annual family income$ il.,2©0--$2, 500
Mixed
d.
; ....!,g_ $;
No
Negro
0
(Tes
(latio,u,B tyj
6.
,.
e.
Infiltration ofMixed ~oreign
g.
Population is QiOii!MRig
Few
f. Relief fami'lies
(ffffit
LiisWI
static.
BUILDINGS:
or types One & two families
a.
Type
c.
Average age
.25 zears
b. Type of constoructi0n
frame
d. Repair
Fair
RENT~L VALUES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
PREDOM-
RANGE
YE AR
~
PRED0MINATlNG
_1_
$5,500
100$
$25.--$60.
$40.
5,500- 5,0()0
4,590
BO%
20.- 40.
50.
75%
1937 current 4,000- 6,000
s,ooo
90%
25.- 6Q.
35.•
90%
Peak sale values oceurred in
1920 and we.re
150
$ 0f the 1929 level.
Peak rental values occurred inl929 and were
100
$ o-f the 1929 level.
1.955 low
a. Land
-85-$·'
1•00$
c. Heme owners
7©
$5,000
c. Activity is
Fair
$40.
c. Aetivity ;s
Good
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
lair
b.
10.
RENTAL DEMWD: a.
Good
b.
1 l.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
a. Types
12·
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT 10-15 YEARS
,
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
15.
$
I NAT ING
$4 ' 5004 7' 000
1929 level
..
$;
or Ko)
b. @welling units~%;
N0ne
b. Amount last year
a. Home purchase Limited ;
$
None
b. Home building Limited
Downward
Information for this form was obtained fr0m_~S~•~•'-"E~xp~l~•~n=•~t~i~o~nse:_____________
Date
(Over)
April 22nd
193 ..1.
,
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse Stde)
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
1.
NAME OF CITY_~Lk=C~K:A~W~ANN=A~,~N~-~y~•____ SECURITY GRADE
2.
DESCRIPTION OF TERRAIN.
A small somewhat poorly located section of modest
homes.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Nearness to employment.
•·
DETRIMENT Al INFLUENCES.
Proxim.1ty of industry.
5.
INHABITANTS:
a.
Type Business men & skilled mecbs;. b. Estimated annual family inc0me $1,500-$3,000
c.
Foreign-born "7"C...,.Mi,.xe_d.,.,..,.....,_ ~ $;
,.
0
d. Negro _______N~o~----
( laHon.aU ty J
6.
THIRD
(Tes or Jo)
e.
Infiltration ofMixeil foreign
g.
Population is i,nci:-easing slowly
f. Relief families
BUILDINGS:
None
--.
UU i<rJ,
a.
Type or types
S:linglea
b. Type of const:r.uction Frame and brick
c.
Average age
10 yrs
d. Repair
Good
REN ~AL VALUES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
PREDOM~
YE AR
INA.TlNG
PREDOM-
%
RANGE
I NAT ING
_J_
1929 level $7,000"47,500
$7,IIJQ
100$
$45.f50.
$~5.
100'1
5,500- 6,500
6,000
85%
50.• -35.•
30.
-1S!f,_
1957cur:rent 6,500- 7 1 000
6,500
95%
40• .,45.
46.
_:gQ%.
Peak sale values occurred in
19.26 and were
aoo
% of the 1929 level.
Peak rental values occurred in 1926 and were
100
% of the
~low
Land __§Q_%;
1929 leye1.
c. Home owners
90
$~500
c. Acti vd. ty is
Fair
$40.-$45.
c. Activity is
G0.od
aOO%;
8.
OCCUPANCY:
a.
9.
SALES DEMAND:
a.
Fair
b.
10.
RENTAi DFMAND: a.
Good
b.
11.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12·
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
,..
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
15.
Information for this form was obtained from __S_e_e_Exp~_l_an_a_t_i_o_ns
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
b. Dwelling units
Singles
a. Types
$;
a. Home purchase
10-15 YEARS
b. Amount last year
Yes;
Few
b. Home building
!ea
Static
Date _ _c;cA,:Pc.ri:cl=-.c2cc2n=d---l 93 !._
r
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructions see Reuerse S!de)
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
1-
NAME OF CITY
LACKAWANNA, N. Y,
2.
DESCRIPTION OF TERRAIN.
SECURITY GRADE_~'.DHI=RD~_ARE~ NO.~C..8=
. ~-
A section containing homes of the better grade steel
mill workers.
3.
FAVORAELE INFLUENCES,
Nearness to employment, park, etc.
•·
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
Distance from city's cente:t.
5.
INHABITANTS;M'ercbants, clerks &
a.
Type
Steel workers
c.
Foreign-born _Mi_xe_d______6_0 $;
b. Estimated annual fam,i ly i,nc0me$ 1,200::$2 2500
d. Negro _______~N~o~---(Ies
{latioflalityj
6.
Infiltration of
g.
Population is irtuo.tt\'ftS
Average age
f. Relief ifamilies
20 yrs
few
--=~-----~--static.
b. T~pe 0t construc1 ion.~_~Fr=mn=•-an=d~b~,n=•ck~d. Repair
RENUL V'AL WES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
No)
~------
BUILDINGS:
a. Type or types One & two families;
c.
,.
Mixed foreign
e.
O'I"
PREOOM-
PR,EOOM:-
_L_
I NA if I NG
%
1929 level $2,000-$12,000
$5,000
l!OO$
$15,-$60.
$25.
1,500- 9 1 000
4,000
8(JJ,
12,- 45,
20.
-Bll%
9,500
4,500
90%
15,- 60,
25.
100,:
RANGE
YEAR
1955 low
11981 current 1,800-
RANGE
II NATING
1920 and were
150 $ o! the
1929
J..ev.ei.
Peak rental values occurred tn 1925 and were
100 $ oi the
1929
il.evel.
Peak sale values Occurred in
aoo
100$
c. Home owners
60
$4 000
c. Activity is
P:oor
$25.-$50.
c. Activity is
Good
%
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
Fair
b.
10.
RENTAL DEMAND: a.
Good
b.
11-
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
a. Types
12.
AVAILAEILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
a. Home purchase L.imited;
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS _ _ _ _~D~o~wn="""=~d~----------
1q.
CLARIFYING REMARKS.:____..cT::hi::·.:.s_ar=.ce::ac..c.c.:.on::t.ce.i::·::ns:::....gr=o::u:,:p....cof:....:bo=u.:.s.:.••=--•::r.:.•::c.:.te.:.d:....:Qi~y--'-tbe=----
a. Land ...filL._%;
b. Dwelling units
None
10-15
$;
b. Amount last year
None
b. Home bu•iJ.. ding Litid ted.
ateel company for use of its employees.
Increased
employment bas created a housing shortage and consequent
rental advances.
1 5.
Information for this form was obtained from _ _ _ _S:.•:.•:....:E=xp=l::an=•.:.t::.io=n=•=-----------
Date _ _..,Ape,rc,ic,,l'-'2"'2n""'d~_ _ _193 .1.
{Ov.er)
•
MS FORM-8
2-3-37
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructt0ns see Reuerse S!de)
1.
NAME OF CITY _ _
BU_FF_AL_O-',_N_,_Y.c..._ _ _ _ _ SECURITY GRADE, _ ___;:_FO::,:U::cR::cTH=-- WA NO. 0D-c...=l_ _
2.
DESCRIPr!ON OF TERRAIN.
A small, old area occupied almost en~irely~y
railroad porters and their families.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
•
Nearness to st0res, transportat"ion, schools, etc •
q,
DETRIMENT AL INFLUENCES.
Age and condition of bud.lqings as well as t;m;:ie of
occupant.
5.
INHABITANTS:
a. TY1Je Laborers & Borters
c.
Foreign--born
b. Esti,mated annual famd.ly i.oncome $ 900. - .$!1.,500
(Ies
(lat'ioflali tyj
6.
Infiltration of
g.
Population is ~
Average age
.Many;
s·t atic.
~
50 ~s
b. Type of cons it ruct!lon
Frame
d. Repair
Poor to fail!'
RENHL VALUES
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
PREIOOM-
PREDOM-
RANGE
ll..6.B..
Ko)
"
f. Relief f:ami H es
BUILDINGS:
a. Type or types One & two families ;
C,
,.
Negro
e.
____9_5 $;
Yes
d. Negro
__5$;
Iiaian
%
! NATI NG
RANGE
t NiW I NG
_L
100%
1929 level $3, 500-$6, 500
$4,000
100$
$20.-,$35.
$25 • .
2,000- 4,500
2,soo
. 65%
12.- ,115.
ws• .
1957 current 2,500- 5 1 500
3,000
75%
15,
2tll.
1955 low
J.925 and were 100
Peak sale values occurred in
Peak rental values oc~urred in 1925 and were
100
25,
~
6'1%
$ of the J.929 level.
$ of the 1929 1: evel.
c . Home o.wners
BS
$2,500
c . Ac~ivity is
Poor
$15.-$20.
c. Activity is
Fair
b. Dwelling units~%;
8.
OCCUPANCY:
••
Land
9.
SALES DEMAND:
••
Poor
b.
10.
RENTAL DFMAND: a. Fair
b.
11,
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12,
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
••
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS
1"·
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
15.
Information for this form was obtained !rom, _ __,S~•~•:....!:Exp~=l'.:ane,•=.t,::i:::o:,n,:Bc__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
-100
-$·'
b. Amount last yeair
None
a. Types
10-15
Home purchase
Norie;
•
None
b . Home building None
Downward
Date
(Ov.er)
Apri J 22nd
193i_
•
•
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructions see Reuerse StdeJ
1.
NAME OF CITY -~B~UF~F='AL=O~=N~.~y~•----- SECURITY GRADE
2.
DESCRIPTION OF TERRAIN.
AREA NO._D_-_2_ _
FOURTH
A very old section of the city which has deterior,ated into
in a slum ·area.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Nearness to transportation, schools, stores, etc.
~-
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
Physical condition and age of most building~. However,
places are all occupied. Encroachment of industcy.
5.
INHABITANTS:
a.
Type Laboring class
c.
Foreign-born
b. Estimated annual fam.i ] y income$ 900.-$1;500
Italian
( laHon.aH ty J
6.
7.
100$·
-'
(Tes
None
e.
lnfil tration of
g.
Population is ~
0
No
d. Negro
"
f. Relief families
Ko!
~
stati c;: .
JW.t:J-.nttl.
BUILDINGS:
a.
Type or types Si!!Sles & multi:QlB!i
b. Ty;pe of cons 1: ructi:0n
Mositly frame
c.
Average age
d. Repair
Bo0r t o fair
75 - JOO yrs
RENT AL
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
%
INAiT lNG
RANGE
1929 level
$2,00D-$8,500
$5,000
1955 tow
1, 200-
s,ooo
4,500
1957 current 1, 500- 1,000
4,500
Peak sale values occurred in
1925
V~cUES
PREOl:lMr-
PREOOMYEAR
and
INA T. IN.G
R.6:NGE
_L_
$10 •...$80.
$25.
100$
90%
8 •.- 60.
18.
_.2S!1,_
90%
10. 65;.,
20.
~
100$
were 100
Peak rental values occurred in 1925 and were
100
$ of the 1929 level.
$ of the 1929 le:vel.
c. Home owners---=
60
8.
OCCUPAN~Y:
a. Land 100 $;
b. Dwelling units~$;
9.
SALES DEMAND:
••
Poor
b.
$4,500
c. Activity is _ __.~
Poor
10.
RENTAi DFMAND: a.
Good
b.
$10.-$20,
C, AGtivity is _ __,,~
Good
ll.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
a. Types
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
••
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
YEARS
1"·
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
15.
Information for this form was obtained froin, _ _:S:::•:::e:....:•::"',:l'i=•="="t.::i:::o::D::S:__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
None
10-15
$;
H0me purchase
$
None
b. Am0unt last y:ear ----""
None ;
b. Home bud.ld.ing ,N10
n,_nee_ __
Downward
Date _ ___,A"'p"'ri-"l:..,2:::2n::,d,,___1931._
(Ov.er)
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•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse StdeJ
NS P'ORM-8
2--3-37
1.
NAME OF CITY __B_U_FF_11LO_~,_N_.-_-Y~•~----SECURITY GRADE_~FO=Ul!=m/-_AREA NO._.D--=5_ _
2,
DESCRIPrlON OF TERRAIN.
An ertremely old section which has been ta.ken over
by Italians and Negros of a poor type.
3,
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Nearness to main business center, schools, churches,
etc.
q,
DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
Age and physical condition 0f buildings, ty.pe of occupant
and encroachment of business.
5,
INHABITANTS:
&,
Type
La.borers
C.
Foreign-born
b. Estimated annual famHy income$ 900.-$,ib,5©0
Italian
i-1§ $;
d. Negro ___~_ll_e_•~~---
(IGUo"GUtJJ
6.
-------
e.
Infiltration of
g.
Population is ~ ~ - - -
None
BUILDINGS:
a, Type or types 1-2-5-4 families
c,
7,
(Tss
static.
i:bt:uce1Si 1,1
Poor to fai:r
d. R e p a i r - - - - - - - ~ ~
RENJ AL Vcl.L~ES
PREDOM-
PREOOM-
RANGE
!NA.TING
%
#2,000-$9,000
$5,000
1001
l,500- 6,000
5,000
60%
1957 current 1,800- 6,000
5!500
70%
~low
•
amd.l!i es _;:!l::"'1Y:c
-" -~ - - - - - - - -
SALE VALUES
HISTORY:
1929 level
f
Peak sale values occurred in 1925
No)
b. Type of construc;;ti0n Brick and ifi-ame
75-to
Average a g e
- -100
- -vr•
~---
=
f:. Relief
Of'"
25
-- %;
RANGE
I NAT ING
tao.-$as.
a.-
60 ..
10.- 65.
ji25.
__L_
100$
!1.8.
__m
2Q
~
and were
!LOO
$
of the 19~9 level.
Peak rental values occurred in 1925 and were
11.00
$
of the 1929 leve~,
b. Dwelling units .JIT...$;
c. Home owners _ _ _ __.6,..0 %
SALES DEMAND: •. _ __cP..:o.c.or'--
b. ___$._5:.iz.:500=---
c. Activity is
Poor
--~=-
10.
RBNTAL DEMAND, a, _ _Bo_o_d._·_
b,
Activity is
Good
---"=~
11.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12,
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT 10-15 YEARS ------=D::own=war=d::.__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
10,
CLARIFYING REMARKS:._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
15.
Information for this form was obtained from __S,ce_•c....:•.cxp,cl.ana==t::i;:;ons=------------
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
a, Land .l:QQ_$;
$10.-$20.
a. Types _ _ _ _ _.,:N:.:o=ne=-a. Home purchase
C,
b, Amount last year _ _ _~N~o~n~•-None ;
b. Home bui]ding ~N~one=--
Date _..:Ac.pccr.::ll=-c2cc2=n::d---~193 .1.
(Ov.e r)
•
NS FORM-9
•
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructions see Reuerse StdeJ
2-3-37
1.
NAME OF CITY __=._BU:.:FF=1'LO=..-=:N.'-"Y.,_._ _ _ _ SECURITY G!tl.DE,_--=.FO~Ue,RTH=~-AflEA NO.
2.
DESCR!Pr!ON OF TERRAIN.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES,
•·
DETRIMENTAL INFIUENCES,
JJ,.4
An old residential section now entirely occupied
by an undesirable foreign element.
Nearness to ~earby mills and transportation,
schools, etc-
-
Age and condition o:f buildings and encroachment. of in-
dustry.
5,
INHABITANTS:
a.
Type
Laborers
c.
Foreign-born
,·
Polish
__ %;
75
b. Estimated annual fami1y inc0me$90Q.::$2,5IDO
None
d. Negro
(Tes
(JelHo""B ty j
6.
7,
Infiltration of
g.
Population is X1111uiJts;
BUILDINGS:
Type
c.
Average age
static.
~
b. Type of c0nstruction B;rick ang frame
or types l to 4 families
a.
50 to 75 years
'
Paar to fai!I'
d. Repair
REN,TAL VA~UES
P:RED0M-
SALE VALUES
PREDOM-
HISTCRY:
INATlNG
~
1..sAa.
%
RANGE
I NAT ING
___j_
$2,000-$9,000
$4,500
100$
$iQ.-$85.
$25.
1955 low
1,500- 6,500
3,500
80%
8,-,$60.
18,
_JI,$,
1957 current
1,s00- 1,soo
4,000
90%
lb.-{~65.
25.
~
1929 level
Peak rental values occurred in l92'2 and were
100$
ilQO 'l'i oE the 1929 il.evel.
1925 and were
Peak sale values occurred in
a. Land~$;
%;
Kol
f. Relief !families
Polish
e.
0
o,
•
lee % of
the 1929 level.
c. Home owners
60
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
Poor
b.
$4 000
10.
RENTAL DEMAND: a.
Good
b.
$18.-$20.
11-
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS: a. Home purchase
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
lij-
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
15.
Information for this !arm was obtained froill_~S~•~•~•~xp'"'=la.na"='~t~i~o~n~•-----------
b. Dwelling units __1g_$;
None
a. Types
10-15
Aiztivity is
Poor
c. Activity is
Fair
C,
h. Amoun~ last year
None;
%
Nolie
b. Home bui!ldi:ng None
Down'W81"d.
YEARS
Date
(Ov.er)
April 22nd
1937_
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NS FORM-8
AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructions see Reuerse Side)
2-3-37
BUFFALO N. Y.
l•
NAME OF CITY
2.
DESCRIPJ:ION OF TERRAIN.
AREA NO.
SECURl~Y GRADE IIOBRffl
D--5
An area neM"ly surrounded by industry which has been
given over to the laboring ~lasses.
3·
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Nearness to stiel and other plants where irula.bitants
can walk t0 work.
•·
DETRIMENTAI INFLUENCES.
Age and condition of buildings and encroacbment of
industry.
5.
INHABITANTS:
a.
Type Laboring class
b. Estimated annual famiiy income$ 900 • ..$2 1 ()(1)
c.
Foreign-born Polish-Hungar;i.an~J\;
d. Negro
6.
7.
f. Relief !families
e.
Infiltration of Hungarians
g.
Population is tuweasi..:g _ _ __
stat .ic.
t1PliRHSiO:II
BUILDINGS:
b. Ty;pe of consil:uuction
a.
Type or types One & two fami.li3s
c.
Average age_~3~5_y~•~ar=•~----
Fair to poor
SALE VALUES
RENUL VALUES
HISTORY:
1929 level
1955low
El:ame
•
RANGE
PREOIDMl•N•ATI I NG
_L
$15.-$60.
&2s.
l!OO%
PREDOMI NAT1 NG
llAB..
$2,500-$6,000
$4,500
1,800- 4,500
2,500
55%
10,
45,
18.
--1!11,.
s,ooo
5,000
'IQ%
12.
50.
20.
~
1957current 2,000
Peak sale values occurred in
100%
and
were
100 $ of the 1929 level.
Peak rental values occurred in 1925 and were
100 %of ~he 1929 level.
Land
$;
©
No
(res or Ko)
(la-HonoLHyJ
1925
c. Home owners
60
$3,000
c. Aetivity i s
r
foor
$15.-$25.
c. Activity is
Good
$
8.
OCCUPANCY:
9.
SALES DEMAND: a.
Poor
b.
10.
RENTAI DEMAND: a.
Good
b.
11.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS: a.
13.
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT
1,.
CLARIFYING REMARKS:
15.
Information for this form was obtained from ______
se_e_e_xp.:._l_an_a_t_i_ons
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
a.
70
$;
b. Dwelling units 100$;
b. Amount last year
None
a. Types
10-15
Home purchase
YEARS
None ;
b. Home building
None
None
Downwar.d
Date _ _;A:,p;;:r..:i=l--'2"'2n=d'---_ _ _193 'J_
(Ov.e r)
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AREA DESCRIPTION
(For Instructtons see Reuerse S!de)
NS FORM-8
2-3-37
1.
NAME OF CITY
2.
DESCR!Pr!ON OF TERRAIN.
SECURITr GRADE, -~l!O"""UR.,:l'H..__ AREA NO. _D--6=~-
LACKAWANNA, II, Y.
A section of small! homes, tenements and iboarding houses
occupied by steel mil! workers. The housing shortage
is so acute that beds are iL"ented in shirts.
3.
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES.
Nearness to steel mills.
Age and condit:i:on of buildings as we:1.1 as type of
•· DETRIMENTAL INFLUENCES.
5.
INHABITANTS:
occupant.
a.
Type
Steel plant workers
c.
Foreign-born All foreign
b. Estimated annual famiil.y :i!ncome $1 2000--.$5 1 00©
;
~~i
d. Negro -----,-=Y~•~•~.....,,....,--(I es
(lation.cdUyj
6.
e.
lnfiltrati0n of_N_o_n_e_ _ _ __
g.
Population is iHHll~lll1
BUILDINGS:
a. Type or
c.
,.
Average
f. Relief families......;M
;sany::::,c__~-------
~1-- - - - -
types One & two families & b. Type o~ construction
age
tenements
SQ ta 40 years
HISTORY:
.
d. Repair
'
SALE VALUES
~
~
!NA.TING
PR,E OOM-
_,L_
$1Q._s$15Q.
$25.
100$
100.
15.
60%
10, - l5Q.
25.
100%
1955 low
1,500- 10,000
5,000
7f1f,
1957 current
2,000- 12,009
_4,500
100%
a.-
Peak sale values occurred in 1925
and were
il.0©%
$
of the 1929 level.
Peak rental values occu,rred inJ.925
and were
100%
$
of the 1929 ] eveil..
b. Dwelling units 100%,;;
SALES DEMAND:
a.
Fair
b.
10.
RENTAL Dl'l1AND:
a.
Good
b.
11-
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
12.
AVAILABILITY OF MORTGAGE FUNDS:
1 q..
RENHL ~ AL,UES
l' N)\T LNG
100$
a. Land~$;
$5,000--$4, 500
., $15.--$55.
None
a. Types
•
RANG E
t4,500
9.
13.
Brick and frame
$
$2,000--$20,000
8. OCCUPANCY:
static.
Fair 'to poor
PREDOM-
1929 level
or Ko l
a. Home purchase
c. Home owners - - -a.-"'.60e.._.~$
c. Activity is
Poor
c. Activity is
Good
b. Ainount last year
None ;
b. Home bu-L I.ding
None
None
Downward
TREND OF DESIRABILITY NEXT 10-15 YEARS
•
CLARIFYING REMARKS.:_____:A:....clc:o.::w_c::;o:::a:.;t'-"'ho"u"'s"i::ng:,._,:Pro;o::,Ji.:•:::c:::t..ci:c:s::....:t:::o_b::;e::....:s:.;t:::art:c.:;e;::d:....cl.:::nc.t.ohi:::·::•:__ __
area to provide for 272 families - there is a housing
shortage due to steel mills operating at highest capacity
in history.
1 5.
Information for this form was obtained from, ______S_•~•:..:Exp==l=•="=•t~i=o~n~•~•'--------
Date _...cAcepc.r_i.cl...c2~2n=d--_ _1. 93 .1.
(Ov.e r)
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