The following information provides local resources and contact details for the Bernard M. Baruch Houses (commonly known as “Baruch Houses”) in the Lower East Side section of Manhattan. This is the largest NYCHA development in Manhattan.
Management Office
- Address: 605 FDR Drive, New York, NY 10002
- Phone: (212) 677-4500
- NYCHA Customer Contact Center (24/7): (718) 707-7771
CLOSEST ESSENTIAL SERVICES
| Service | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital | NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue | 462 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016 |
| Library | NYPL Hamilton Fish Park | 415 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002 |
| HRA Office | Lower Manhattan Benefits Access Center | 109 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003 |
| Post Office | USPS Pitt Station | 185 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002 |
| Supermarket | Key Food Supermarkets | 53 Columbia Street, New York, NY 10002 |
| Fire Department | FDNY Engine 15 / Ladder 18 | 25 Pitt Street, New York, NY 10002 |
| Police Department | NYPD 7th Precinct / PSA 4 | 19 Pitt Street / 130 Avenue C |
| Nearest Train Station | Delancey St – Essex St (F, J, M, Z) | Delancey St & Essex St, New York, NY 10002 |
CLOSEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
| Level | School Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | P.S. 188 The Island School | 700 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002 |
| Junior High / Middle | J.H.S. 022 Jordan L. Mott | 111 Columbia Street, New York, NY 10002 |
| High School | University Neighborhood High School | 200 Monroe Street, New York, NY 10002 |
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
NY State Assembly Member: Grace Lee (District 65)
- District Office: 2 Bowery, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013
- Phone: (212) 312-1420
- Email: leeg@nyassembly.gov
NYC Council Member: Carlina Rivera (District 2)
- District Office: 254 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10009
- Phone: (212) 677-1077
- Email: District2@council.nyc.gov
Community Note: The Baruch Houses Community Center is located at 605 FDR Drive and offers various local programs for residents, including youth services and senior programs.