Willert Park Homes for Rent

Willert Park, a neighborhood on Buffalo’s East Side, is rich in culture and history, featuring the historic Willert Park Courts, the first public housing for African Americans in Buffalo. The area is seeing increased demand as people move from New York City for lower housing costs. Homes here are typically two-story minimal traditionals, some brightly painted, with sidewalks and roads showing wear from winter. The Community Preservation Partners are investing $51 million into renewing the Ellicott Park townhomes. Local attractions include the Nash House Museum, which highlights African American contributions, and the Buffalo Transportation Museum, located a mile away. Broadway Street offers retail options like Broadway Mini Mart and Broadway Wines and Spirits, while Tops Friendly Market is nearby for groceries. Dining favorites include Chef's Restaurant for Italian cuisine and Buffalo Brewing Company & Buffalo Deep Dish for pizza and craft brews. Students in Willert Park attend schools in the Buffalo City School District, with P.S. 212 - Leonardo da Vinci High School being highly rated. The Pratt Willert Community Center and JFK Community Center provide spaces for community meetings and recreational activities, including youth programs and athletic events. The neighborhood benefits from infrastructure improvements like rain gardens, which enhance green spaces. The JFK Recreation Center features a football field, playground, and track. Public transportation is accessible via the Niagra Frontier Transportation Authority, with several stops along Broadway, and Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 9 miles away.