Section 8 Apartments in Fordham

Transit Access

Fordham is one of the Bronx's major transit hubs. The D train and 4 train both stop at Fordham Road (separate stations). Metro-North's Harlem Line stops at Fordham (express service to Grand Central, 22 minutes; significantly faster than subway). The Bx9, Bx12 SBS, Bx15, Bx17, Bx22, Bx32, Bx34, Bx41 SBS, Bx55 SBS, and many other buses converge at Fordham Plaza. The Bx12 SBS connects Fordham west to Inwood and east to Pelham Bay.

Voucher Housing in Fordham

Fordham has strong Section 8 landlord acceptance in pre-war apartment buildings along Grand Concourse and Fordham Road. The neighborhood has substantial inventory adjacent to Fordham University, often serving working-class families with students. CityFHEPS acceptance has grown. Studios typically run $1,200-$1,600; one-bedrooms $1,400-$1,900; two-bedrooms $1,700-$2,300; three-bedrooms $2,100-$2,800. Many longtime small landlords in pre-war buildings have decades of voucher experience.

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NYCHA Developments in Fordham

Major NYC Housing Authority developments in this neighborhood. Apply through the NYCHA Self-Service Portal at selfserve.nycha.info.

History & Voucher Demographics

Fordham was developed in the late 19th century as a suburb of NYC, anchored by the founding of Fordham University in 1841. The neighborhood remained relatively small until the late 19th and early 20th centuries when subway extension brought significant residential development. Mid-20th century saw substantial Jewish, Irish, and Italian populations; the late 20th century brought transformation to today''s primarily Latino and Black community.

Fordham Road is one of the Bronx''s major commercial corridors, with shopping that draws residents from across the central and west Bronx. The street is densely lined with national chain stores, small Latino-owned businesses, and food vendors.

Schools

Fordham is primarily within NYC DOE Community School District 10, which covers a large area including Bedford Park, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Marble Hill, and Riverdale. The district is the Bronx''s most demographically and economically diverse.

Notable schools: P.S. 33 Timothy Dwight, P.S. 391 Bilingual Bicultural Mini School, M.S. 142 John Philip Sousa, Fordham High School for the Arts, the Bronx School of Law, Government and Justice.

Many Fordham schools serve substantial voucher and Section 8 families and offer dual-language Spanish/English programs reflecting the neighborhood''s Latino majority. Universal free breakfast and lunch, full-time social workers, after-school programs through DYCD.

For high school, the Bronx High School of Science (specialized, SHSAT-admission, nearby on Bedford Park Boulevard) is one of the most prestigious public high schools in the U.S.

Voucher Landscape

Fordham has strong Section 8 and CityFHEPS landlord acceptance in pre-war apartment buildings along Grand Concourse, Fordham Road, Webster Avenue, Bainbridge Avenue, and the residential side streets. Many longtime small landlords in pre-war buildings have decades of voucher experience.

Building stock:

• Pre-war apartment buildings (5-8 story) along the major corridors
• Smaller multi-family houses on residential side streets
• Significant project-based Section 8 inventory developed by FBHC and other CDCs
• Two NYCHA developments nearby: Webster Houses and Adams Houses

Distinctive feature: Fordham has one of the largest concentrations of buildings managed by Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation (FBHC), a major affordable housing developer and manager. FBHC properties throughout the neighborhood provide reliable voucher-accepting inventory.

Metro-North Speed Advantage

Fordham is one of only two Bronx neighborhoods with Metro-North service (the other is Riverdale). The Metro-North Fordham station provides 22-minute express service to Grand Central Terminal — substantially faster than the D or 4 trains (which take 45-60 minutes). Metro-North fares are higher than subway ($10-15 one-way), but for voucher families with stable income and Manhattan jobs, the time savings can be significant.

The neighborhood also has the D train (Concourse line) and 4 train (Jerome line), both running to Manhattan in 45-60 minutes.

Recent Development

Fordham has experienced moderate recent development:

• Jerome Avenue Rezoning (2018): Added new affordable housing development capacity along Jerome Avenue south of Fordham; some projects underway
• Fordham Plaza redevelopment: New design completed in recent years
• FBHC ongoing development: New affordable housing units continue to come online through FBHC and partner developers

Source-of-Income Enforcement

Fordham has lower documented source-of-income discrimination than gentrified parts of NYC, primarily because most landlords are longtime small operators with extensive voucher experience. Contact Bronx Legal Services for any discrimination concerns.

Local Organizations

• Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation (FBHC): Major housing developer and manager
• University Neighborhood Housing Program (UNHP): Affordable housing development and tenant services
• Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition: Faith-based community organization
• Mount Hope Housing Company: Housing development

For broader Bronx context, see our Bronx borough guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Metro-North from Fordham to Manhattan?

About 22 minutes from Fordham Station to Grand Central Terminal on the Harlem Line. Substantially faster than the D or 4 trains (which take 45-60 minutes). Metro-North fares are higher than subway ($10-15 one-way), but the time savings are significant for daily commutes to Midtown East.

Are there Section 8 buildings near Fordham University?

Yes. Many pre-war apartment buildings along Fordham Road, Webster Avenue, and Bathgate Avenue (just south of campus) accept Section 8. The university area is one of the more active voucher markets in the central Bronx.