Borinquen Court Site 603 PB Section 8 Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Borinquen Court Site 603 is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bronx, NY with 144 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $377/month on average.
144
total units
97%
occupancy
$377
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 E 138th St, Bronx, NY 10454 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,790/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,102/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 85% |
How to apply at Borinquen Court Site 603
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 285 E 138th St, 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 (~$377/mo average here).
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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 Site 603 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 Borinquen Court Site 603?
Residents report average rents near $377/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 Borinquen Court Site 603?
Contact the management office at 285 E 138th St 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.