Jefferson Houses
Jefferson Houses | |
|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Houses | |
Interactive map of Jefferson Houses | |
| Coordinates: 40°47′45″N 73°56′17″W / 40.7958617°N 73.9381911°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| City | New York City |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.42 acres (7.05 ha) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,932[1] |
| Zip Code | 10029 |
The Jefferson Houses is a NYCHA Housing Complex that has 18 buildings. Buildings I, II, IX-XI, XIII, and XV-XVII have 14 stories; Buildings III, IV, VII, VIII, XII, XIV, and XVIII have 7 stories; and Buildings V and VI have 13 stories. They are located between 1st to 3rd Avenues, and also between 112th to 115th Streets in the East Harlem, Manhattan.[2] It has around 2900 residents here so far as of 2025. This complex was named after the 3rd President of United States Thomas Jefferson.
History
This housing complex was built in June 1959.
21st Century
In April 2025, residents in here are advancing climate education by the creation of the Little Green Book, it is an action guide about climate specifically for its residents. This guide will have printed copies and shared across here.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "NYCHA Development Data Book 2025" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. p. 43, c. 2. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ "Jefferson" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ Magazine, Harlem World (2025-04-21). "Public Housing, NYCHA, Climate Exchange Award Grants To 17 Resident Projects". Harlem World Magazine. Thomas Jefferson Houses – Manhattan. Archived from the original on 2025-05-06. Retrieved 2025-11-28.