Melrose Villa Hermosa §202 Senior Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Melrose Villa Hermosa is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Bronx, NY with 80 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $376/month on average.
80
total units
98%
occupancy
$376
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 825 Melrose Ave, Bronx, NY 10451 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,702/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,938/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 99% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Melrose Villa Hermosa
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 825 Melrose 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 (~$376/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose Public Housing | Bronx | 0.8 km |
| John Adams Public Housing | Bronx | 0.8 km |
| Mill Brook & Extension Public Housing | Bronx | 1.4 km |
| Mott Haven Public Housing | Bronx | 1.4 km |
| West Farms Road Public Housing | Bronx | 2 km |
| Butler Public Housing | Bronx | 2.2 km |
| Drew Hamilton Houses LIHTC | New York | 2.5 km |
| Drew Hamilton Public Housing | New York | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Melrose Villa Hermosa have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Melrose Villa Hermosa?
Residents report average rents near $376/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 Villa Hermosa?
Contact the management office at 825 Melrose 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.