<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
HOME PROPERTIES OF NEW YORK, INC.'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN
ITS SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 FORM 10-Q AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS

                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               SEP-30-2000
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