James Alston Houses PB Section 8 Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
James Alston Houses is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bronx, NY with 64 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $652/month on average.
64
total units
88%
occupancy
$652
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 909 Kelly St, Bronx, NY 10459 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,973/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,757/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 30% |
How to apply at James Alston Houses
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 909 Kelly 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 (~$652/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does James Alston Houses 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 James Alston Houses?
Residents report average rents near $652/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 James Alston Houses?
Contact the management office at 909 Kelly 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.