Barrier Free Living Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Bronx, NY

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Barrier Free Living Apartments is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Bronx, NY with 121 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

121
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address637 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units120
Placed in service2015

How to apply at Barrier Free Living Apartments

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 637 East 138th Street, Bronx; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Jefferson Public HousingNew York2 km
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Barrier Free Living Apartments have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Barrier Free Living Apartments?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Barrier Free Living Apartments?
Contact the management office at 637 East 138th Street 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.