555 Baruch Drive

Baruch Houses is named after Bernard M. Baruch (1870-1965). Service to his country as confidante to six presidents. Baruch Houses, the largest NYCHA development in Manhattan, has 17, seven, 13, & 14-stories tall w/ 2,194 apartments. Completed August 6, 1959, 27.46-acres.

Lavanburg Homes is a 6-story building with 95 apartments. Completed October 31, 1984, the 0.53-acre Manhattan development is bordered by East Houston, New and Mangin Streets and Baruch Place. Lavanburg is operated by the Henry Street Settlement.