The James Monroe Houses or Monroe Houses are a housing project in Soundview, Bronx, New York City. The project consists of twelve buildings, 8, 14, and 15-stories tall with 1,102 apartment units. The 18.49-acre Bronx development is bordered by Soundview, Story, Taylor and Lafayette Avenues. It is owned and managed by New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). It was completed on November 2, 1961 and named after the fifth President of the United States, James Monroe.[1]

James Monroe Houses
Nickname: 
Monroe
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Location within New York City
Coordinates: 40°49′25″N 73°51′55″W / 40.823710°N 73.865380°W / 40.823710; -73.865380
Country United States
State New York
CityNew York City
BoroughBronx
ZIP codes
10473
Area code(s)718, 347, 929, and 917

Notable residents

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References

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  1. ^ "MyNYCHA Developments Portal". my.nycha.info. Archived from the original on 2021-08-28. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  2. ^ Alvarez, Lizette; Wilson, Michael (2009-05-29). "The Projects Were a Launching Pad for Many Successful New Yorkers". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  3. ^ "Which NYC Housing Projects Have Produced the Most Famous People?Stapleton Houses". Complex. Retrieved 2016-10-27.