Sotomayor Houses

The Justice Sonya Sotomayor Houses and Community Center is a housing project in The Bronx, New York City. Formerly known as the Bronxdale Houses, the project was renamed in honor of Supreme Court justice Sonya 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]

References

  1. 1 2 Weichselbaum, Simone; Nelson, Katie (3 June 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 2016-10-27.
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