John Adams Public Housing Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
John Adams is a Public Housing community in Bronx, NY with 925 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $629/month on average.
925
total units
92%
occupancy
$629
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 680 Tinton Ave, Bronx, NY 10455 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,161/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,378/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 28% |
How to apply at John Adams
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 680 Tinton 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 (~$629/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Triborough Preservation Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 0.8 km |
| West Farms Road Public Housing | Bronx | 1.4 km |
| Daniel Webster Public Housing | Bronx | 1.4 km |
| Melrose Public Housing | Bronx | 1.7 km |
| Bronx River & Addition Public Housing | Bronx | 2 km |
| Mill Brook & Extension Public Housing | Bronx | 2 km |
| Mott Haven Public Housing | Bronx | 2 km |
| Butler Public Housing | Bronx | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does John Adams 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 John Adams?
Residents report average rents near $629/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 John Adams?
Contact the management office at 680 Tinton 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.