Sotomayor Houses
The Justice Sonia Sotomayor Houses and Community Center is a housing project in Soundview, The Bronx, New York City. Formerly known as the Bronxdale Houses, the project was renamed in honor of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor in June 2010.[1] The complex was originally opened in January 1955. The 28-building complex includes close to 1,500 apartments that house about 3,500 residents.[1] The 30.77-acre development is bordered by Bruckner Boulevard and Watson, Soundview and Leland Avenues.[2]
Sotomayor Houses | |
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Location within New York City | |
| Coordinates: 40.826618°N 73.866358°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| City | New York City |
| Borough | Bronx |
| ZIP codes | 10472 |
| Area code(s) | 718, 347, 929, and 917 |
Notable people
- Andre Harrell (born 1960), rapper and music executive[3]
- Sonia Sotomayor (born 1954), Supreme Court Justice
References
- Weichselbaum, Simone; Nelson, Katie (June 3, 2010). "Sprawling Bronxdale Houses to be renamed after former resident Justice Sonia Sotomayor". The Daily News. New York City.
- "MyNYCHA Developments Portal". my.nycha.info. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- "Which NYC Housing Projects Have Produced the Most Famous People?Stapleton Houses". Complex. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
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