Claremont

The Claremont public housing complex sits in a tree-lined stretch of College Avenue in the Bronx. That stretch spans from East 180th Street down to East Fordham Road, making it a visible presence near Fordham University’s northern edge and a quick walk from the 4 local train at 183rd Street. Year after year, bricks and common spaces get maintained by city crews while residents keep passing down tips on moving through the system of walkways and courtyards.

Leasing renewals, transfer requests, and unit inspections all funnel through the same administration line: (718) 588-7411. To get the schedule for community meetings or to request a map before the next visit, plug the address—1150 College Ave, Bronx, NY 10456—into your phone’s browser and pull up directions straight to the front gate. You’ll see numbered buildings line the curb, a bus shelter tucked into one corner, and always a few residents walking the sidewalk no matter the season.