Jefferson Houses

Jefferson Houses
NYCHA Property
Thomas Jefferson Houses
Interactive map of Jefferson Houses
Coordinates: 40°47′45″N73°56′17″W / 40.7958617°N 73.9381911°W / 40.7958617; -73.9381911
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. ^[2] It has over 2900 residents here so far as of 2025.

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 NYCHA residents. This guide will have printed copies and shared across here. ^[3]

See also

• New York City Housing Authority

References

1. "NYCHA Development Data Book 2025" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. p. 43, c. 2. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
2. "Jefferson" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
3. 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.