Pio/vip PB Section 8 Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pio/vip is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bronx, NY with 182 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $376/month on average.
182
total units
90%
occupancy
$376
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1291 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, NY 10474 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,691/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,170/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Pio/vip
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1291 Lafayette 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 |
|---|---|---|
| John Adams Public Housing | Bronx | 0.8 km |
| West Farms Road Public Housing | Bronx | 1.1 km |
| Bronx River & Addition Public Housing | Bronx | 1.4 km |
| Soundview Public Housing | Bronx | 1.7 km |
| Triborough Preservation Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 1.7 km |
| Daniel Webster Public Housing | Bronx | 2 km |
| Saint Marys Park LIHTCPublic Housing | Bronx | 2 km |
| Melrose Public Housing | Bronx | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pio/vip have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Pio/vip?
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 Pio/vip?
Contact the management office at 1291 Lafayette 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.