Plaza Borinquen LIHTCPB Section 8 Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Plaza Borinquen is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bronx, NY with 66 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $659/month on average.
66
total units
92%
occupancy
$659
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $26,462/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,272/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Plaza Borinquen
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office; 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 (~$659/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 Plaza Borinquen have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Plaza Borinquen?
Residents report average rents near $659/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 Plaza Borinquen?
Contact the management office 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.