Genesee Towers
AvailableEV charging station in Buffalo, New York on the ViaLynk network — 12 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 189506.
At a glance
Genesee Towers is a public EV charging station at 257W Genesee St #100 in Buffalo, New York, on the ViaLynk network. It has 12 charging ports (12 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Oct 7, 2020.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 189506 |
| Network | ViaLynk |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Genesee Towers offer?
Of its 12 ports, 12 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 3 times the New York average of 4 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does Genesee Towers compare with other stations in Buffalo?
Buffalo has 188 charging stations in the DOE registry with 549 ports, the 4th-most of 757 cities and towns in New York. Genesee Towers accounts for 2% of the charging ports in Buffalo. ViaLynk runs 11 stations in Buffalo. Statewide, New York has 6,091 stations and 24,076 ports, the 2nd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in New York, Sky Three Residences in Brooklyn, has 154 ports.
Who operates Genesee Towers?
ViaLynk operates 1,012 stations in the registry across 35 states, with 616 DC fast and 4,903 Level 2 ports in total. 730 of those stations are in New York, 12% of the state's 6,091.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Oct 7, 2020, one of 400 stations in New York with a 2020 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Genesee Towers have?
Genesee Towers has 12 charging ports: 12 Level 2.
Does Genesee Towers have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 12 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Genesee Towers have?
Genesee Towers has J1772 connectors.
Is Genesee Towers open to the public?
Yes. Genesee Towers is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Genesee Towers?
Genesee Towers is at 257W Genesee St #100, Buffalo, NY 14202. Its coordinates are 42.88622, -78.88286.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 189506, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Genesee Towers, Buffalo, NY (AFDC station 189506)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/new-york/genesee-towers-189506 (data as of October 12, 2026).