<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
HOME PROPERTIES OF NEW YORK, INC.'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN
ITS DECEMBER 31, 1999 FORM 10-K/A AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATMEENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS

                             
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