James Monroe Houses
James Monroe Houses | |
|---|---|
 The James Monroe and Clason Point Gradens Houses in 2020. | |
| Nickname: Monroe | |
Interactive map of James Monroe Houses | |
| Coordinates: 40°49′22″N 73°51′55″W / 40.8229°N 73.8652°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| City | New York City |
| Borough | Bronx |
| ZIP codes | 10473 |
| Area codes | 718, 347, 929, and 917 |
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.[1] 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.[2] The complex was designed by the architectural firm of Brown & Guenther.[3]
Notable residents
- Wesley Snipes (born 1962), actor and martial artist[4]
- Ed Pinckney (born 1963), former NBA player and assistant coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves[5]
References
- ^ "Taylor" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
- ^ "MyNYCHA Developments Portal". my.nycha.info. Archived from the original on 2021-08-28. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
- ^ Bartnett, Edmond J. (1962-02-17). "Architects Beset By Site Problems". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kimble, Julian (2013-09-26). "Which NYC Housing Projects Have Produced the Most Famous People?Stapleton Houses". Complex. Retrieved 2016-10-27.