Jefferson Houses

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 in the East Harlem, Manhattan. It has around 2900 residents here so far as of 2025. This complex was named after the 3rd President of United States Thomas Jefferson.

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 its residents. This guide will have printed copies and shared across here.