Melrose Public Housing Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Melrose is a Public Housing community in Bronx, NY with 1,244 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $573/month on average.
1,244
total units
93%
occupancy
$573
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 321 E 153rd St, Bronx, NY 10451 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,097/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,871/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Melrose
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 321 E 153rd 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 (~$573/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 |
| Mill Brook & Extension Public Housing | Bronx | 1.1 km |
| Mott Haven Public Housing | Bronx | 1.1 km |
| Daniel Webster Public Housing | Bronx | 1.4 km |
| Saint Marys Park LIHTCPublic Housing | Bronx | 1.4 km |
| Drew Hamilton Houses LIHTC | New York | 1.7 km |
| Drew Hamilton Public Housing | New York | 1.7 km |
| John Adams Public Housing | Bronx | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Melrose 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 Melrose?
Residents report average rents near $573/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 Melrose?
Contact the management office at 321 E 153rd 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.