Soundview Public Housing Bronx, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Soundview is a Public Housing community in Bronx, NY with 1,257 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $580/month on average.
1,257
total units
94%
occupancy
$580
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1704 Seward Ave, Bronx, NY 10473 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,386/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,891/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Soundview
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 1704 Seward 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 (~$580/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Monroe Public Housing | Bronx | 0.8 km |
| Bronx River & Addition Public Housing | Bronx | 1.4 km |
| West Farms Road Public Housing | Bronx | 2 km |
| Lambert Houses PB Section 8 | Bronx | 2.4 km |
| The Village of West Farms PB Section 8 | Bronx | 2.4 km |
| John Adams Public Housing | Bronx | 2.5 km |
| Prc Shakespeare LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 2.8 km |
| Triborough Preservation Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Soundview 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 Soundview?
Residents report average rents near $580/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 Soundview?
Contact the management office at 1704 Seward 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.