Notable People

While it is challenging to provide an exhaustive list of all notable individuals who have come from Sotomayor Houses, here are a few individuals who have achieved recognition in their respective fields:

1. Sonia Sotomayor: Sonia Sotomayor, born in 1954, is an American lawyer and jurist who is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She spent part of her childhood in the nearby Bronxdale Houses, which are also part of NYCHA, and Sotomayor Houses are named after her.

2. Rafael Collazo: Rafael Collazo, born in 1976, is an American activist and political strategist. He spent much of his childhood in Sotomayor Houses and is known for his work on various political campaigns and advocacy efforts.

3. Chad Bown: Chad Bown, born in 1972, is an American economist and author. He spent part of his childhood in Sotomayor Houses and is known for his research on international trade and economics.

4. Fat Joe: Fat Joe, born Joseph Cartagena in 1970, is an American rapper and actor. He spent part of his childhood in Sotomayor Houses and is known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre, releasing several popular albums such as “Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.)” and “All or Nothing.”