Castle Hill LIHTCPublic Housing Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Castle Hill is a Public Housing community in Bronx, NY with 1,613 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $631/month on average.
1,613
total units
94%
occupancy
$631
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 Havemeyer Ave, Bronx, NY 10473 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,555/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,286/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Castle Hill
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 535 Havemeyer 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 (~$631/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Monroe Public Housing | Bronx | 1.7 km |
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| Soundview Public Housing | Bronx | 2.5 km |
| Academy Gardens PB Section 8 | Bronx | 2.5 km |
| Clason Point Public Housing | Bronx | 2.5 km |
| Compass 3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 3.5 km |
| Compass Residences Three LIHTC | Bronx | 3.5 km |
| Lambert Houses PB Section 8 | Bronx | 4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Castle Hill have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Castle Hill?
Residents report average rents near $631/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 Castle Hill?
Contact the management office at 535 Havemeyer 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.