McKinley Houses
McKinley Houses | |
|---|---|
| William McKinley Houses | |
Interactive map of McKinley Houses | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| City | New York City |
| Borough | Bronx |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.72 acres (2.72 ha) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,299 |
| Zip Code | 10456 |
The McKinley Houses is a NYCHA housing project that consists of 5 buildings numbered 3 to 7 (III to VII) and each building has 16 stories. It is located between East 161st and 163rd Streets and also between Trinity to Tinton Avenues in Morrisania, the Bronx.[2] It was named after the 25th U.S. president William McKinley (1844-1901), assassinated in Buffalo, New York in 1901.[3]
History
Tenants began planning on moving into this complex in December 1961.[4] That housing project was completed in July 1962.[1]
21st Century
Somewhere in this timeline, the community center is built and set in the center in the Bronx. It includes expanded offices, computer science education centers, games and activity rooms, and a multi-purpose auditorium.[5]
In Spring 2024, The elevators are replaced with upgraded systems for $9.7M as part of the Capital Project.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "NYCHA Development Data Book 2025" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. p. 15, c. 5. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ "McKinley" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ "NYCHA - McKinley Community Center, 725 E 161st St, Bronx, NY 10456, US - MapQuest". www.mapquest.com. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ "Housing Project Opens Thursday". New York Daily News. December 12, 1961. p. 71. Retrieved December 14, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "McKinley Houses Community Center". Alexander Gorlin Architects. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Echavaria, Vincent (July 3, 2024). "NYCHA's Capital Projects Roundup: Spring 2024". NYCHA Now. Retrieved December 14, 2025.