Metro North Plaza

Metro North Plaza Houses
NYCHA Property
Interactive map of Metro North Plaza Houses
Country	United States
State	New York
City	New York City
Borough	Manhattan
Area
• Total	3.86 acres (1.56 ha)
Population
• Total	534 [1]
Zip Code	10029

The Metro North Plaza Houses are a public housing project owned by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). The housing complex is located between 1st and 2nd Avenues and East 101st and 102nd Streets in the Spanish Harlem part of the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan in New York. It has three buildings. ^[2] Building I has 7 floors, Building II has 11 floors, and Building III has 8 floors.

History

The three buildings were built in August 1971 by NYCHA and developed in partnership with the Metro North Citizens' Committee. The housing complex was designed by architect William Lescaze and landscape architect M. Paul Friedberg. ^[3]

21st Century

In 2022, NYCHA with the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program delivered more than $275M and are secured of financing ^[4] , and for Repairs and Upgrades to this and alongside with Gaylord White Houses with enhanced social service and the community programs. These renovations began on September 25, 2025 by Wavecrest Management Group and will end in late 2028. ^{[5] [6]}

See also

• New York City Housing Authority

References

1. "NYCHA Development Data Book 2025" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. p. 45, col. 5.
2. "Metro North Plaza" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority.
3. Gillespie, Max (2024-03-18). "Governor Hochul Announces Three Nominations For State And National Registers Of Historic Places". New York YIMBY. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
4. Gillespie, Max (2025-10-03). "Renovations To Begin At Metro North Plaza And Gaylord White Houses". New York YIMBY. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
5. "Permanent Affordability Commitment Together: PACT". New York City Housing Authority. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
6. "Metro North Plaza - Planning for PACT" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority.