Borinquen Court LIHTCPB Section 8 Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Borinquen Court is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Bronx, NY with 145 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 285 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 144 |
| Placed in service | 2014 |
How to apply at Borinquen Court
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 285 East 138th Street, 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook & Extension Public Housing | Bronx | 0.8 km |
| Lincoln Public Housing | New York | 0.8 km |
| Mott Haven Public Housing | Bronx | 0.8 km |
| Sen. Robert F. Wagner Sr. Public Housing | New York | 1.1 km |
| Jefferson Public Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| J.w. Johnson Public Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| Melrose Public Housing | Bronx | 1.4 km |
| Drew Hamilton Houses LIHTC | New York | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Borinquen Court 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 Borinquen Court?
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 Borinquen Court?
Contact the management office at 285 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.