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Bx 1-J — Income-Restricted Housing in Bronx, NY 10472

1130 Colgate Ave, Bronx, NY 10472

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84 units · 17 income-restricted

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How to apply

  1. No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

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1989

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Rents and income limits in 10472

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,740/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$109,600/yr
Renters in 10472 paying 30% or more of income on rent
66%

Income limits (2026)

New York, NY area · median family income $104,300. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$35,650$59,400$95,000
2$40,750$67,850$108,600
3$45,850$76,350$122,150
4$50,900$84,800$135,700
5$55,000$91,600$146,600
6$59,050$98,400$157,450
7$63,150$105,200$168,300
8$67,200$111,950$179,150

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size10472Wider area
Studio$2,390$2,593
1 bedroom$2,520$2,729
2 bedrooms$2,740$2,971
3 bedrooms$3,470$3,760
4 bedrooms$3,800$4,121

Wider area = New York, NY. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,620 (10473) to $3,200 (10465).

Census figures for 10472 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,463. Median household income $41,039. 84% of homes are rented. 66% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 40% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 10472's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 10472

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Bx 1-J?

No phone is listed for Bx 1-J. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is Bx 1-J Section 8 housing?

Bx 1-J is listed as income-restricted housing in Bronx, NY 10472 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at Bx 1-J?

Public records list 84 units at Bx 1-J in Bronx, NY 10472. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Bx 1-J?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 10472 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Bx 1-J?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Bx 1-J in Bronx, NY 10472. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Bronx, NY 10472?

Most income-restricted buildings in Bronx, NY 10472 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $59,400, and $84,800 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($95,000 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Bronx, NY 10472?

For many programs in Bronx, NY 10472, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $59,400 a year for 1 person and $84,800 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $95,000 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Bronx, NY 10472?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Bronx, NY 10472, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Bronx, NY 10472 is $2,740 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Bx 1-J take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Bx 1-J has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Bronx, NY 10472 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Bx 1-J.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.