Patterson Houses

The Patterson Houses, located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City, is a significant public housing development named after local assemblyman Lester W. Patterson. Completed in 1950, it features 1,790 apartments across 15 buildings and spans over 17 acres. The development was part of a post-World War II initiative to provide low-rent housing and has a rich cultural history, with early residents from diverse backgrounds contributing to a vibrant community. Notable residents include former NBA player Tiny Archibald and Latin music artist Prince Royce. Despite facing challenges such as crime and tenant strikes in the 1960s, Patterson Houses remains an important landmark in the Bronx's housing landscape.