Lester W. Patterson Public Housing Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lester W. Patterson is a Public Housing community in Bronx, NY with 1,788 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $635/month on average.
1,788
total units
91%
occupancy
$635
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 E 143rd St, Bronx, NY 10451 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,989/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,649/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 5% |
How to apply at Lester W. Patterson
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 281 E 143rd 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 (~$635/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 Lester W. Patterson 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 Lester W. Patterson?
Residents report average rents near $635/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 Lester W. Patterson?
Contact the management office at 281 E 143rd 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.