Cuney Homes Houston Public Housing

About This Building

Cuney Homes: A Historic Public Housing Development in Houston's Third Ward Community History and Rehabilitation - Situated directly across from Texas Southern University (TSU) in the Third Ward community - First development opened by the Housing Authority in 1938 - Named after Norris Wright Cuney, a prominent African American leader in Texas during the late 1800s - Extensively rehabilitated - Awarded National Award of Merit from the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials in 1997 for design and modernization work Apartment Complex Details - Established in 1939 - Total units: 564 - Bedroom mix: - 224 one-bedroom units - 229 two-bedroom units - 81 three-bedroom units - 19 four-bedroom units Privately Managed By - J. Allen Management Neighborhood Resources - Blackshear Elementary School, 2900 Holman - Lockhart Elementary School, 3501 Southmore - Ryan Middle School, 2610 Elgin - Yates Senior High School, 3703 Sampson - Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne - University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun - Gulf Coast Community Services, 6300 Bowling Green - Riverside General Hospital, 3204 Ennis - Third Ward Multi Service Center, Ennis @ Alabama - Veterans Administration Hospital, 2002 Holcombe Blvd. - High School of Health Professions, 3100 Shenandoah - Ben Taub Hospital, 1502 Taub Loop - St. Joseph Hospital, 1919 LaBranch - MacGregor Park, Calhoun @ MacGregor - Gulf Coast Career Centers, 600 Jefferson - YWCA - Blue Triangle Branch, 3005 McGowen - YMCA - South Central Branch, 3531 Wheeler - Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church - Regular Metro Bus Service.