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34 voucher holders searching South Bronx on VoucherMatch
34 tenants have either applied to a South Bronx listing in the last six months or named South Bronx as a preferred location on their profile. Against 2 active VoucherMatch listings in the neighborhood, that is a 17.0:1 demand-to-supply ratio.
Demand snapshot
34
voucher holders interested in South Bronx (last 180 days)
Active VoucherMatch listings
2
Demand-to-supply ratio
17.0:1
Voucher mix among interested tenants
Landlord analysis: South Bronx
34 tenants have either applied to a South Bronx listing in the last six months or named South Bronx as a preferred location on their profile. Against 2 active VoucherMatch listings in the neighborhood, that is a 17.0:1 demand-to-supply ratio.
Demand here is led by CityFHEPS (51.7% of interested tenants), with FHEPS adding another 20.7%. A landlord accepting only Section 8 in South Bronx will see a meaningfully narrower applicant pool; accepting CityFHEPS captures the dominant share.
Bedroom-size demand skews toward 3BR units (33 tenants). The applicable CityFHEPS/FHEPS/HASA payment standard for 3BR units is $3,811; the FY2026 Section 8 HUD FMR rose to $3,644 from $3,465 (+5.2% YoY).
Bedroom demand and rent standards in South Bronx
Tenant counts (last 180 days) next to the applicable NYC payment standards. CityFHEPS, FHEPS, and HASA share citywide caps; Section 8 (HCV) uses HUD FMRs.
| Unit size | Voucher holders interested | CityFHEPS / FHEPS / HASA cap | Section 8 HUD FMR (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | Limited demand | $2,646/mo | $2,529+5.1% YoY |
| 1 Bedroom | Limited demand | $2,762/mo | $2,655+5.7% YoY |
| 2 Bedrooms | Limited demand | $3,058/mo | $2,910+4.7% YoY |
| 3 Bedrooms | 33 | $3,811/mo | $3,644+5.2% YoY |
| 4 Bedrooms | Limited demand | $4,111/mo | $3,959+5.9% YoY |
Demand combines tenants who applied to a South Bronx listing of that size plus tenants whose profiles name South Bronx as a preference. Payment standards as of July 2025; HUD FMRs from huduser.gov for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro FMR area.
South Bronx at a glance
The South Bronx encompasses several neighborhoods at the borough's southern tip, stretching from Mott Haven to Hunts Point. Once synonymous with urban decline, the area has undergone significant revitalization while maintaining some of NYC's most affordable rents and highest voucher acceptance rates.
Transit
149th St - Grand Concourse · 138th St - Grand Concourse · 3rd Ave - 138th St
~25-35 minutes to Midtown
Landmarks
- • Yankee Stadium
- • Bronx Terminal Market
- • Mill Pond Park
- • The Hub shopping district
Housing stock
NYCHA housing, pre-war walk-ups, new affordable developments, renovated buildings
Walkability: high
Plans for South Bronx landlords
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