599 Tinton Avenue, Melrose: 11 Affordable Apartments on Housing Connect, From $2,092 a Month

Published October 30, 202623 min readBy VoucherMatch Editorial Team

Quick answer599 Tinton Avenue is a new seven-story building with 51 apartments in Melrose, the Bronx. NYC Housing Connect advertised 11 of them at 80% AMI: ten one-bedrooms at $2,092 and one two-bedroom at $2,419 a month. Applications were due February 23, 2026. As of October 24, 2026, the City's data lists the lottery in "Tenant Selection". Both rents are under the 2026 CityFHEPS maximum. VoucherMatch found no open application or waiting list.

Last checked: October 24, 2026, against the Housing Connect listing for lottery 7441, its rent table and Housing Connect's open-lottery search, each read at the start and end of the day's work; the Housing Connect FAQ; HPD's 485-x page, re-rental page, guide Applying for Affordable Housing and Marketing Handbook; CityFHEPS form DSS-8r; Department of Buildings filings (job X00949394), older filings and certificates of occupancy; HPD's production data (project 77967); the City's lottery data; PLUTO; ACRIS records for Bronx block 2653, lot 44; HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rents; the MTA's station data; the marketing agent's site; and two New York YIMBY reports, from 2020 and 2026. How VoucherMatch reports these guides and corrects errors: how we report.

599 Tinton Avenue in numbers

11apartments in the Housing Connect lottery, all at 80% AMI
51apartments in the building, in city records
$2,092the rent for each of the ten one-bedrooms
$2,419the rent for the one two-bedroom
February 23, 2026the application deadline
April 21, 2026the first certificate of occupancy

Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7441, read October 24, 2026; Department of Buildings job X00949394 and its certificate of occupancy records.

Words used in this report

Area median income (AMI)The middle income for the area, adjusted for household size. A lottery apartment "at 60% AMI" is for households earning up to about 60% of it. The agency's income chart turns each level into dollar limits.
Lottery (NYC Housing Connect)Every complete application gets a random log number. The marketing agent works through applications in log-number order within each preference group, so applying early does not help.
Minimum incomeThe lowest yearly income the listing accepts for an apartment, so the rent is not too large a share of income. Housing Connect does not apply it to households with a voucher or rental subsidy.
Marketing agentThe company the building hires to run its lottery and check applicants' papers.
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Rental help run by a housing authority. You find a home, and the agency checks the unit, rent and your household before it approves payment.
CityFHEPS (New York City)The City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement: a City-funded rent supplement that the Department of Social Services (DSS) pays straight to the landlord.
Payment standard (the CityFHEPS maximum in this report)An amount the agency uses to work out housing assistance for a unit size and area. It does not mean that any home at that rent will be approved.
Utility allowanceThe agency's estimate of the cost of utilities you must pay. It is not a promise to pay your actual bills.
FMR and SAFMRHUD rent estimates for an area (Fair Market Rent) or ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rent). They include rent and most tenant-paid utilities. Your agency may use a different payment standard.
Certificate of occupancyThe Department of Buildings' sign-off that a building, or part of it, can be lived in.

Photograph of a plain gray seven-story apartment building with rows of square black windows and wall vents under each window, a front door covered with protective board, and a silver SUV and a dark van parked at the curb in front — 599 Tinton Avenue, photographed for its Housing Connect listing, which does not name who took it. The front door was still covered with protective board when the photo was taken. Photo: NYC Housing Connect listing for lottery 7441 (maker not named), lottery listing photograph, via NYC Housing Connect, 599 Tinton Avenue Apartments (lottery 7441) (shown whole at its own size (533 x 588, not enlarged) and centered on a plain light gray 1600 x 900 background (no crop, no blurred fill)).

What Was Built at 599 Tinton Avenue

599 Tinton Avenue is a new seven-story rental building with 51 apartments. It stands on a lot where a two-story house was torn down in 2019.

Names: Housing Connect calls the lottery "599 Tinton Avenue Apartments". HPD's data names the project "599 TINTON AVE APARTMENTS". No other marketing name appears in the records opened.
Permit: Department of Buildings job X00949394 reads "New 7 Story Residential Building." It lists 51 apartments, 70 feet and 37,168 square feet of floor area.
Certificates of occupancy: the first, dated April 21, 2026, covers 51 dwelling units. It was renewed without change on September 2, 2026.
Owner: the permit names Durgaj Properties Corp. PLUTO, the City's lot database, and the deed name 790 East 151 LLC.
Design firm: the permit's applicant is a registered architect at the firm "NODE ARCH, ENGIN, CONSULT, PC".
Before construction: older job 220686194 was a "FULL DEMOLITION OF TWO STORY HOUSE". It was signed off in 2019.

599 Tinton Avenue, from an empty lot to a certificate of occupancy

February 20, 2019599 Tinton LLC buys the lot for $600,000.
March 12, 2019the demolition job for the two-story house is filed.
January 28, 2020a plan for a seven-story, 35-apartment building is filed. The records list it as disapproved, and a later filing of the same plan as withdrawn.
July 20, 2023790 East 151 LLC buys the lot for $1,600,000.
October 26, 2023the new building job for 51 apartments is filed.
March 14, 2024the owner signs two mortgages with Northeast Community Bank.
December 4, 2025HPD's project start date.
January 22, 2026the Housing Connect lottery opens.
February 23, 2026applications are due.
April 21, 2026the first certificate of occupancy.
May 28, 2026new loan papers with Wells Fargo Bank.

What it means: the lottery closed about two months before the first certificate of occupancy.

Source: ACRIS; Department of Buildings jobs 220686194, 220724241, X00825253 and X00949394 and certificate of occupancy records; HPD project 77967; the City's lottery data.

Where the sources differ on the building

Apartments51 in the permit, the certificate of occupancy, PLUTO and HPD's data. YIMBY's January 29, 2026 lottery report says the building "yields 35 residences". 35 was the count in the 2020 plan, which was withdrawn.
ArchitectYIMBY's 2026 report says "Designed by Badaly Architects". Badaly Architects was the architect of record on the 2020 plan. The current permit names the firm Node instead.
OwnerYIMBY's 2026 report names as developer the person its 2020 report tied to 599 Tinton LLC. That company sold the lot in 2023. The permit and the deed name the companies above.
UseYIMBY calls it "mixed-use". The permit says "Residential Building". PLUTO lists 3,434 square feet of garage space.
IncomesYIMBY printed income ranges that differ from the listing read today (see the rent section).

What it means: the 2026 report repeats details of the 2020 plan. The permit and the listing describe the building that was built.

Source: the filings, the deeds and the two YIMBY reports, by Vanessa Londono, February 2, 2020 and January 29, 2026.

The 485-x Tax Program the Listing Names

The listing says "This building is anticipated to receive a tax exemption through the 485-X Tax Incentive program". HPD's page says 485-x exists to "provide a real property tax exemption for the construction of new Multiple Dwellings and Eligible Conversions, except for hotels."

The 485-x rental options on HPD's page
Option	Building size	What HPD's page requires
A	100 or more apartments	"25% of the units must be Affordable Housing Units at an average of 80% Area Median Income (AMI)"
B	6 to 99 apartments	"20% of the units must be Affordable Housing Units at an average of 80% AMI"
C	6 to 10 apartments	"At least half of the units must be rent stabilized."

What it means: HPD says "All Affordable Housing Units will be permanently affordable". The listing does not name an option, and no record opened says which one applies.

Source: HPD's 485-x page, read October 24, 2026.

A four-story gray stone school building with arched top-floor windows on a street corner, a traffic signal and a street sign reading E 149 St at left, a police car and parked cars in front, under a clear blue sky — PS 25, The Bilingual School, at Tinton Avenue and East 149th Street, on the same avenue as 599 Tinton Avenue. Photographed in February 2012 by Jim.henderson, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped). The street may have changed since. Photo: Jim.henderson, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped to 16:9 and reduced to 1600 x 900 from 2699 x 1801 (not enlarged)).

Where 599 Tinton Avenue Is

The building is on Tinton Avenue in the South Bronx, in ZIP code 10455. City records place it in Melrose. The listing calls the area Woodstock.

The location in the records

Melrosethe neighborhood name in the permit and the certificate of occupancy.
Woodstockthe listing says the building is "in the Woodstock area of the Bronx". Both YIMBY reports say Woodstock too.
The lotBronx block 2653, lot 44, 10,121 square feet. PLUTO codes it as an inside lot. It links the lot to lot 39, 790 East 151st Street, in a lot change dated October 9, 2024.
Cross streetsYIMBY's 2020 report places it "between East 150th Street and East 151st Street".
DistrictsBronx Community District 1 and City Council District 8.

What it means: the ZIP code, 10455, is the same in the listing, the permit, PLUTO and HPD's data. Apartments near the building are on the page for Section 8 apartments in the South Bronx.

Source: the records named.

Subway stations nearest 599 Tinton Avenue
Station	Lines	Distance	Accessible
Jackson Av	2, 5	about 0.17 miles	No
E 149 St	6	about 0.18 miles	Yes
E 143 St-St Mary's St	6	about 0.39 miles	No
Prospect Av	2, 5	about 0.43 miles	No
Longwood Av	6	about 0.52 miles	No
3 Av-149 St	2, 5	about 0.62 miles	Yes

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What it means: two stations are under a fifth of a mile away, and E 149 St is listed as accessible.

Source: the listing's station list and map point. Straight-line distances are by VoucherMatch, so the walk is longer. "Accessible" is from the MTA's ADA field.

Buses, per the listing: stops at Prospect Av and East 156th Street (about 0.30 miles), Bergen Avenue and East 149th Street (about 0.55 miles) and Melrose Avenue and East 149th Street (about 0.62 miles).
Parks, per the listing: St. Mary's Park, about 0.35 miles, and Bill Rainey Park, about 0.55 miles.
Along the lines: see apartments near the 2 train, the 5 train and the 6 train.

An outdoor subway platform with a green iron railing, old-style lamp posts and a sign reading Jackson Av, with tracks in front, tall trees behind and tall brick apartment towers above the trees — The Jackson Av station on the 2 and 5 lines, about 0.17 miles from the building in a straight line. Photographed in August 2021 by Kidfly182, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped). Photo: Kidfly182, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped to 16:9 from the bottom and reduced to 1600 x 900 from 3264 x 2448 (not enlarged)).

11 Apartments in the Lottery at 80% AMI

All 11 lottery apartments are at one income level, 80% AMI. Ten are one-bedrooms and one is a two-bedroom.

Apartments in the Housing Connect lottery for 599 Tinton Avenue, by size

One-bedroom

Two-bedroom

View the data table

Apartment size	Apartments
One-bedroom	10
Two-bedroom	1

What it means: 11 of the building's 51 apartments were in the lottery.

Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7441, counted by VoucherMatch from its 11 unit rows, read October 24, 2026. HPD's data and the City's lottery data give the same split.

Rents and Income Ranges in the Housing Connect Listing for 599 Tinton Avenue

The 11 apartments rent for $2,092 and $2,419 a month. The lowest minimum income is $76,046 a year, and the highest maximum is $146,560.

Apartment	Rent	Apartments	People
One-bedroom, 80% AMI	$2,092	10	1 to 3
Two-bedroom, 80% AMI	$2,419	1	2 to 5

What it means: a household of four or five fits only the one two-bedroom.

Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7441, read October 24, 2026.

Household size	One-bedroom	Two-bedroom
1 person	$76,046 to $95,040	not listed
2 people	$76,046 to $108,560	$88,663 to $108,560
3 people	$76,046 to $122,160	$88,663 to $122,160
4 people	not listed	$88,663 to $135,680
5 people	not listed	$88,663 to $146,560

What it means: income has to be inside the range for the household's size and the apartment.

Source: the same listing, yearly income before taxes.

Which apartments a household's income reaches

Under $76,046below every minimum, unless the household has a voucher or rental subsidy.
One person$76,046 to $95,040 reaches the one-bedrooms only.
Two or three people$76,046 to $88,662 reaches the one-bedrooms only. From $88,663 up to the household's maximum, both sizes.
Four or five peopleonly the two-bedroom, from $88,663 to $135,680 for four people or $146,560 for five.
Assetsthe rent table lists a limit of $135,680 for both sizes.

What it means: the FAQ sets the asset limit at "the maximum income limit for a four (4)-person household" at the apartment's AMI level.

Source: VoucherMatch's arithmetic from the listing's incomes. Asset limit from the listing's rent table.

Watch outYIMBY's January 29, 2026 report gave incomes of "$76,149 to $139,620" for the one-bedrooms and "$92,743 to $167,570" for the two-bedroom. The listing read on October 24, 2026 shows the figures in the tables above. No page opened explains the difference. Ask the Housing Connect hotline, 212-863-7990.

Which Rents a CityFHEPS or Section 8 Voucher Reaches

Both rents are under the 2026 CityFHEPS maximum for their size. They stay under it after the utility allowances for all-electric apartments are taken off.

This was a city lottery on NYC Housing Connect, and the listing names HPD as its agency. The Housing Connect FAQ says: "Minimum income requirements do not apply if you have a voucher or a rental subsidy. However, rent should be within maximum limits allowed by your voucher or rental assistance program."

Monthly rent at 599 Tinton Avenue against the 2026 CityFHEPS maximums, in dollars

Lottery rentCityFHEPS maximumMaximum less utility allowances

One-bedroom

$2,092

$2,734

$2,502

Two-bedroom

$2,419

$2,997

$2,692

View the data table

Apartment	Lottery rent	CityFHEPS maximum	Maximum less utility allowances
One-bedroom	$2,092	$2,734	$2,502
Two-bedroom	$2,419	$2,997	$2,692

What it means: the two-bedroom has the least room, $273 under the reduced amount.

Source: rents from the Housing Connect listing. Maximums from DSS-8r, effective April 1, 2026, which gives them "if all utilities are included in the lease". The last column is VoucherMatch's arithmetic, taking off the DSS-8r "Electric with Cooking Range" and "Total (Electric Heat & Hot Water)" allowances.

Key pointthe listing says "Tenant is responsible for electricity including stove, hot water and heat." So this report took off two DSS-8r allowances. "Electric with Cooking Range" is $126 for a one-bedroom and $167 for a two-bedroom. "Total (Electric Heat & Hot Water)" is $106 and $138.

How far under each limit, by apartment

One-bedroom, $2,092$642 under the maximum, and $410 under it after allowances.
Two-bedroom, $2,419$578 under, and $273 after allowances.
Credit checkthe FAQ says "Applicants qualifying with rental subsidy are not subject to a credit check or review of rental history."

What it means: DSS decides the amount for a household. Ask your caseworker before you sign anything.

Source: DSS-8r, the Housing Connect listing and FAQ. Differences by VoucherMatch.

Section 8: NYCHA and HPD set their own limits. See the New York City Housing Authority page and Section 8 payment standards in NYC for 2026.
Utilities and vouchers: read how the Section 8 utility allowance works and CityFHEPS vs Section 8.

An underground subway platform with white tiled walls and a mosaic name sign reading E. 149th Street, a 6 train pulling away on the left and two people walking far down the platform — The E 149 St station on the 6 line, about 0.18 miles from the building in a straight line, and listed by the MTA as accessible. Photographed in September 2018 by Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped). Photo: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped to 16:9 and reduced to 1600 x 900 from Wikimedia's 3840 x 2880 rendition of the 5184 x 3888 original (not enlarged)).

How the Rents Compare With HUD's Figure for ZIP Code 10455

Both lottery rents are below HUD's estimate for their size in ZIP code 10455. The one-bedroom is $298 under, and the two-bedroom is $201 under.

Monthly lottery rent at 599 Tinton Avenue against HUD's fiscal year 2027 fair market rents for ZIP code 10455, in dollars

Lottery rentHUD fair market rent, ZIP 10455

One-bedroom

$2,092

$2,390

Two-bedroom

$2,419

$2,620

View the data table

Apartment	Lottery rent	HUD fair market rent, ZIP 10455
One-bedroom	$2,092	$2,390
Two-bedroom	$2,419	$2,620

What it means: tenants here pay for all electricity, including heat and hot water, so their full cost is closer to HUD's figure than the rent alone.

Source: rents from the Housing Connect listing. HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, in effect since October 1, 2026, include most utilities.

Apartments in this ZIP code: see voucher apartments in ZIP 10455.

How 599 Tinton Avenue Was Financed

Property records show private bank loans, first from Northeast Community Bank and then Wells Fargo Bank. No recorded document opened names HPD, the Housing Development Corporation or the City as lender.

Recorded documents on Bronx block 2653, lot 44, since 2019
Date	Document	Parties	Amount
February 20, 2019	Deed	to 599 Tinton LLC	$600,000
July 20, 2023	Deed	599 Tinton LLC to 790 East 151 LLC	$1,600,000
March 14, 2024	Two mortgages	790 East 151 LLC to Northeast Community Bank	$1,325,000 and $10,000,000
May 19, 2026	Assignments	Northeast Community Bank to Wells Fargo Bank	none listed
May 28, 2026	Mortgage	790 East 151 LLC to Wells Fargo Bank	$4,175,000
May 28, 2026	Agreement	790 East 151 LLC and Wells Fargo Bank	$15,500,000

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What it means: the index does not say how the amounts overlap. The 2024 mortgages also list lot 39, 790 East 151st Street.

Source: ACRIS, Bronx block 2653, lot 44.

Preferences, Building Features and Fees at 599 Tinton Avenue

The listing shows no preference groups. Tenants pay for electricity, including the stove, hot water and heat.

Preferences: what the listing and the FAQ say

In this listingno preference or set-aside rows.
Community preference, in the FAQit applies "For developments financed by the City". It "does not apply to developments that do not receive City financing, e.g., those that only receive a tax exemption."
Disability preference, in the FAQ"five percent (5%) of units" for a mobility disability and "Another two percent (2%)" for a hearing or vision disability.

What it means: no page opened says how the disability preferences applied here. Ask HPD's hotline.

Source: Housing Connect listing for lottery 7441 and the Housing Connect FAQ.

What the building has: listed, extra cost, restricted, not stated

Features the listing names"Hardwood floors", "Smart controls for heating/cooling", "Charging outlets with USB ports", "Energy-efficient appliances", "High-end kitchen appliances" and "High-end countertops and finishes".
Also listedan elevator, an accessible entrance, an "Intercommunication device", security cameras and a recycling center. The building is listed as smoke-free.
Tenant pays"electricity including stove, hot water and heat".
Pets"one pet per unit with a maximum weight of 30 lbs."
Fees to applythe listing's field for deposits or application fees is set to no.
Not statedapartment sizes, bathrooms, parking, any fee for internet or cable TV, and who runs the "Babysitting/Afterschool services" the listing names.

What it means: the listing's building website field points back to Housing Connect itself.

Source: Housing Connect listing.

What "Modified Lottery" Means on Housing Connect

No Housing Connect or HPD page opened defines "modified lottery". The listing's short description reads "Modified Lottery".

The term in the official sources

In the FAQno answer uses the term.
In HPD's handbook"modified marketing" is a different term. It "may have a shorter advertising period, no less than 21 days". Standard marketing is for "20 or more available units, except as otherwise approved by HPD or HDC".
Whom to askthe Housing Connect hotline, 212-863-7990, or nychousingconnect@hpd.nyc.gov.

What it means: no published page says what "Modified" changed for applicants here.

Source: Housing Connect listing and FAQ, and the HPD-HDC Marketing Handbook, revised April 2026.

What Happens After the Housing Connect Lottery and Where Openings Are Posted

Applications for the 11 apartments were due February 23, 2026. On the City's lottery data, last updated October 5, 2026, the lottery's status is "Tenant Selection".

How the 11 apartments are filled

1Log numbers"Within a few weeks after the lottery application deadline, Housing Connect randomly assigns log numbers".
2Review"The developer reviews them in log number order (starting with those who meet preference categories) and contacts applicants."
3Documents"If your log number comes up, the developer will contact you to submit documents."
4Check"After the developer verifies your eligibility, HPD or HDC will review your file for accuracy."
5TimingHPD's guide says "It may take 2 to 12 months for applications to be processed."

What it means: the guide also warns "you will only have a few business days to submit your documents". The lottery data does not say how many apartments are leased.

Source: step one from the Housing Connect FAQ. Steps two to five from HPD's guide Applying for Affordable Housing.

If you applied, have these ready

ID for every adult. the FAQ accepts "drivers’ licenses, non-driver state ID cards, and IDNYC cards"
Children under 18. "Birth certificates or other forms of documentation like a school letter"
Income, address and assets. "pay stubs, tax returns, proof of address, and asset documentation"
Rent history or credit. proof of 12 months of full rent payments, or a credit review
Voucher. "proof of the subsidy and the amount of rent it covers"

What it means: the request for documents lists the exact papers.

Source: Housing Connect FAQ.

Check before you payapplying through NYC Housing Connect is free. Its FAQ says "There is no fee to apply for housing using Housing Connect"; a marketing agent may charge a credit or background check fee of no more than $20 per household. No payment app, wire or gift card buys a place in a lottery, and no one should charge you to see or hold an apartment. Apply only at housingconnect.nyc.gov or by mail to the address in the official listing.

Where the next openings are posted, checked October 24, 2026

Housing Connectlottery 7441 was not among the 21 rentals in the open-lottery search, at the start or end of the day. No newer listing for the building was in it. New lotteries are posted at housingconnect.nyc.gov.
Re-rentalsthe FAQ says vacant units "may be made available for applicants outside of Housing Connect". HPD's re-rental page lists iAfford among the companies to contact.
Marketing agentthe listing's "Apply by Mail" section says "To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to:" 599 Tinton Ave, C/O IAfford NY, 365 Flushing Ave, Suite 503, NY 11205. iAfford's site lists the building as a "Closed Project".
Postmarkthe listing gives no return address or postmark rule. YIMBY wrote that applications had to be "postmarked or submitted online no later than February 23, 2026."

What it means: as of October 24, 2026, VoucherMatch found no open application or waiting list for these apartments.

Source: Housing Connect's open-lottery search and borough count (3 Bronx rentals), the City's lottery data, HPD's re-rental page, the listing, YIMBY and iAfford NY.

What Is Known and Not Yet Known About 599 Tinton Avenue

The rents, incomes, deadline and lottery status are published. How many apartments have been leased is not.

Known and not yet known on October 24, 2026, and whom to ask

Not publishedhow many lottery apartments have been offered or leased, and whether the building keeps a waiting list.
Not explainedwhy YIMBY's income figures differ from the listing, and what "Modified Lottery" changed.
Not confirmedwhich 485-x option applies.
Whom to askthe Housing Connect hotline, 212-863-7990, "from 9am to 5pm on weekdays", or nychousingconnect@hpd.nyc.gov.

What it means: check each line again before acting on it.

Source: Housing Connect listing and FAQ, and the city records named above.

A paved path splitting in two around a fenced lawn under tall leafy trees on a sunny day, with lamp posts, a blue call box sign and a few distant people on the lawn and path — Paths in St. Mary's Park, which the listing names as a nearby park, about 0.35 miles from the building in a straight line. Photographed in June 2024 by Deans Charbal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped). Photo: Deans Charbal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped to 16:9 and reduced to 1600 x 900 from Wikimedia's 3840 x 2880 rendition of the 4032 x 3024 original (not enlarged)).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Was 599 Tinton Avenue on NYC Housing Connect?

Yes. 599 Tinton Avenue was lottery 7441 on NYC Housing Connect, named "599 Tinton Avenue Apartments". It offered 11 apartments at 80% AMI, at $2,092 and $2,419 a month. Applications were due February 23, 2026. As of October 24, 2026, the City's data listed it in "Tenant Selection", and no waiting list was posted.

What is the rent at 599 Tinton Avenue?

The lottery rents are $2,092 a month for each of the ten one-bedrooms and $2,419 for the one two-bedroom. Tenants also pay for all electricity, including the stove, hot water and heat. One pet up to 30 pounds is allowed per apartment. The listing does not give apartment sizes.

How much do you have to earn for 599 Tinton Avenue?

From $76,046 a year for a one-bedroom and $88,663 for the two-bedroom. The top limit runs from $95,040 for one person to $146,560 for five people. With a voucher or rental subsidy, the FAQ says the minimum income does not apply. Assets are limited to $135,680.

Does 599 Tinton Avenue take Section 8 or CityFHEPS?

Housing Connect accepts both, and both rents here are under the 2026 CityFHEPS maximum for their size. After allowances for electric cooking, heat and hot water, the one-bedroom is $410 under and the two-bedroom $273 under. DSS and the housing authority decide the final amount, so ask them first.

Is 599 Tinton Avenue in Woodstock or Melrose?

Both names are used. The listing and two YIMBY reports say Woodstock. The building permit and the certificate of occupancy say Melrose. VoucherMatch's own apartment pages file ZIP code 10455 under the South Bronx, so check all three names when searching for apartments near the building.

Are the rents at 599 Tinton Avenue below market?

Yes, below HUD's figures. HUD's fiscal year 2027 figures for ZIP code 10455 are $2,390 for a one-bedroom and $2,620 for a two-bedroom. The lottery rents are $298 and $201 under. HUD's figures include most utilities, and these rents include none of the electricity, so the gap is smaller in practice.

Who owns and built 599 Tinton Avenue?

City records name two companies. The building permit names Durgaj Properties Corp, and PLUTO and the deed name 790 East 151 LLC, which bought the lot in July 2023 for $1,600,000. The permit's design firm is Node. The lottery's mail address was in care of iAfford NY.

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Housing Connect listing for lottery 7441 (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
open-lottery search (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
Housing Connect FAQ (housingconnect.nyc.gov)
485-x page (nyc.gov)
re-rental page (nyc.gov)
Applying for Affordable Housing (nyc.gov)
Marketing Handbook (nyc.gov)
DSS-8r (nyc.gov)
filings (data.cityofnewyork.us)
older filings (data.cityofnewyork.us)
certificates of occupancy (data.cityofnewyork.us)
production data (data.cityofnewyork.us)
lottery data (data.cityofnewyork.us)
PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)
ACRIS (a836-acris.nyc.gov)
Small Area Fair Market Rents (huduser.gov)
station data (data.ny.gov)
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