Academy Gardens PB Section 8 Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Academy Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bronx, NY with 467 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $513/month on average.
467
total units
92%
occupancy
$513
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 510 Rosedale Ave, Bronx, NY 10473 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,140/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,140/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 60% |
How to apply at Academy Gardens
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 510 Rosedale Ave, Bronx; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$513/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Monroe Public Housing | Bronx | 0.8 km |
| Bronx River & Addition Public Housing | Bronx | 1.4 km |
| West Farms Road Public Housing | Bronx | 2 km |
| Lambert Houses PB Section 8 | Bronx | 2.4 km |
| The Village of West Farms PB Section 8 | Bronx | 2.4 km |
| John Adams Public Housing | Bronx | 2.5 km |
| Prc Shakespeare LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 2.8 km |
| Triborough Preservation Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Academy Gardens have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Academy Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $513/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Academy Gardens?
Contact the management office at 510 Rosedale Ave in Bronx. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.