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]

Notable former residents include record producer Andre Harrell.[2]

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References

  1. 1 2 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.
  2. "Which NYC Housing Projects Have Produced the Most Famous People?Stapleton Houses". Complex. Retrieved October 27, 2016.

Coordinates: 40°49′36″N 73°51′59″W / 40.826618°N 73.866358°W / 40.826618; -73.866358

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