John P. Mitchel Public Housing Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
John P. Mitchel is a Public Housing community in Bronx, NY with 1,730 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $651/month on average.
1,730
total units
90%
occupancy
$651
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 Willis Ave, Bronx, NY 10454 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,370/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,667/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 41% |
How to apply at John P. Mitchel
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 225 Willis 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 (~$651/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Marys Park LIHTCPublic Housing | Bronx | 0.8 km |
| Melrose Public Housing | Bronx | 1.1 km |
| Sen. Robert F. Wagner Sr. Public Housing | New York | 1.4 km |
| Triborough Preservation Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 1.4 km |
| Lincoln Public Housing | New York | 1.7 km |
| Jefferson Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
| J.w. Johnson Public Housing | New York | 2 km |
| Drew Hamilton Houses LIHTC | New York | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does John P. Mitchel 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 P. Mitchel?
Residents report average rents near $651/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 P. Mitchel?
Contact the management office at 225 Willis 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.