James Monroe Public Housing Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
James Monroe is a Public Housing community in Bronx, NY with 1,101 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $653/month on average.
1,101
total units
92%
occupancy
$653
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1785 Story Ave, Bronx, NY 10473 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,543/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,669/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at James Monroe
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1785 Story 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 (~$653/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soundview Public Housing | Bronx | 0.8 km |
| Academy Gardens PB Section 8 | Bronx | 0.8 km |
| Bronx River & Addition Public Housing | Bronx | 2 km |
| West Farms Road Public Housing | Bronx | 2.8 km |
| Lambert Houses PB Section 8 | Bronx | 2.8 km |
| The Village of West Farms PB Section 8 | Bronx | 2.8 km |
| Prc Westchester LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 2.8 km |
| Prc Westchester Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does James Monroe have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at James Monroe?
Residents report average rents near $653/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 Monroe?
Contact the management office at 1785 Story 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.