Thomas Jefferson Houses — NYCHA Public Housing, East Harlem
310 East 115th Street, East Harlem, New York City, NY, 10029
About this apartment
NYCHA public housing development with approximately 1,493 apartments in East Harlem, Manhattan. Rent is income-based. Applications go through the NYCHA waitlist.
About East Harlem
East Harlem (El Barrio) is served by the 6 train and bus routes, near the Harlem River, museums, and a long-established affordable-housing community.
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About Thomas Jefferson Houses
Thomas Jefferson Houses is a large NYCHA development — roughly 1,493 apartments near 310 East 115th Street in East Harlem, Manhattan. Rent is income-based, set at about 30% of adjusted household income. Apartment sizes range from one-bedroom to larger family units.
How to apply
- Create an account on the NYCHA Self-Service Portal
- Complete the public housing application — Jefferson can be listed as a preference
- Waitlists open for select household types; check current status at nycha.info
- When you reach the top of the list for a matching unit, NYCHA contacts you for an interview and offer
Rent is 30% of adjusted household income — there is no flat asking rent. Eligibility is based on income relative to NYC Area Median Income (AMI).
Neighborhood
East Harlem (El Barrio) is served by the 6 train and bus routes, near the Harlem River, museums, and a long-established affordable-housing community.
For application questions, call the NYCHA Customer Contact Center at (718) 707-7771 or visit the NYCHA Self-Service Portal.
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