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MORRIS I

There are 2 lots grouped here:
  • MORRIS I (1309 PARK AVENUE). More details at ZOLA.
  • MORRIS I (3603 3 AVENUE). More details at ZOLA.
1309 PARK AVENUE, Bronx, 10456
Public Housing Restructuring
  • Private Infill Planned

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What do we know about what NYCHA is doing or proposing here?

Included in NYCHA’s Draft FY27 Annual Plan: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/nycha/downloads/pdf/annual-plan/2027/fy2027-annual-plan-draft.pdf 

 

The public is invited to comment on NYCHA’s Draft FY27 Annual Plan at a a hybrid in-person and virtual public hearing on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:00 pm at The Theater at City Tech (285 Jay Street in Downtown Brooklyn), and will accept written comments emailed to annualplancomments@nycha.nyc.gov on the Draft Agency Plan through August 1, 2026.

 

“Morris I & II Houses, Bronx – NYCHA intends to lease a parcel of approximately 13,000 square feet on Block 2902, Lot 36, for construction of a senior affordable housing development with approximately 150-200 units. NYCHA issued an RFP in collaboration with HPD in 2019 and selected a development team in collaboration with HPD in 2022. Engagement with residents is ongoing. The new building will also provide new housing for existing NYCHA residents. Through Transfer of Assistance, eligible Morris households will have the opportunity to apply for a subset of units in the new building.” (pg. 100)

  1. # of Current Units 1,082
  2. Total Number of Units 1,085
  3. Number of Rental Rooms 5,234
  4. Population - Section 8 Transition 0
  5. Population - Public Housing 2,625
  6. Total Population 2,625
  7. # of Families On Fixed Income 406
  8. % of Families on Fixed Income 39%
  9. # of Residential Buildings 10
  10. # of Non-Residential Buildings 0
  11. # of Stories 16–20
  12. Total Area (Sq Ft) 416,831.0
  13. Bldg/Land Coverage 15.98
  14. Density (Population/Acre) 274.0
  15. Development Cost $20,735,295.0
  16. Cost Per Rental Room (As Built) $4,008.0
  17. Avg. Monthly Gross Rent $544.0
  18. Senior Development no
  19. Electricity Paid By Residents no

Who decides what happens to this property?

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New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) (public)
Contact: The NYCHA Board: https://nycharealtalk.org/resources/public-review-processes/review-nycha-board/

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City Council District 16 represented by Althea Stevens
Community District Bronx 3 ( Brxcomm3@optonline.net / 718-378-8054 ), district manager: John Dudley
Congressional District 15 represented by Ritchie Torres
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