Webster Houses
Webster Houses | |
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Interactive map of Webster Houses | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| City | New York City |
| Borough | Bronx |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.43 acres (1.79 ha) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,423 |
| Zip Code | 10456 |
The Webster Houses is a NYCHA housing project that has 5 buildings each with 21 stories individually. It is located between Webster and Park Avenues and also between East 168th and 169th Streets in Morrisania, The Bronx. It is also located directly adjacent to the Metro-North Railroad train tracks.[2] It was named after Daniel Webster (1782–1852) and the avenue abutting the complex.
History
This housing project was completed in September 1965.[1] Named after Daniel Webster and Webster Avenue,[3] the complex was designed by architect Seymour R. Joseph.[4] It is part of four contiguous public housing projects—which also include the Butler, Morris and Morrisania houses—that are collectively named Claremont Village.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "NYCHA Development Data Book 2025" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. p. 20, c. 5. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ "Webster" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ "Housing Authority Names 5 Projects". The New York Times. February 11, 1960. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ^ "'Village' Is Rising In Bronx Section". The New York Times. August 20, 1962. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ^ "Project in Bronx Getting Tenants; 4 Developments, Known as Claremont Village, Will House 4,191 Families". The New York Times. May 12, 1963. Retrieved December 30, 2025.