St. Philips on the Park
480 Saint Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10030
St. Philips on the Park is an income-based apartment property for families and individuals at 480 Saint Nicholas Ave in New York, NY. 211 of its 260 apartments are subsidized, in 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom sizes. The rent assistance belongs to the apartment, so you apply to the property itself and you do not need a voucher.
How to apply to St. Philips on the Park
- Call the management office at (212) 926-7100 and ask whether the waiting list is open.
- Ask for an application. The property keeps its own waiting list; the housing authority's voucher list is a different line.
- Have ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income ready for everyone in the household. The office verifies income before it offers an apartment.
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About St. Philips on the Park
- Address
- 480 Saint Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10030
- Program
- Project-based Section 8
- Who can live here
- There is no age requirement. Apartment size is matched to household size, so a single person is usually offered a studio or one-bedroom.
- Rent
- Residents pay about 30% of their adjusted income toward rent and a HUD contract with the property covers the rest. Households here pay an average of $719 a month on an average income of $30,221 a year.
- Subsidized apartments by size
- 31 1-bedroom, 102 2-bedroom, 61 3-bedroom, 17 4-bedroom
- Other apartments
- 49 of the 260 apartments are not covered by the HUD contract. Ask the office about the rent there and whether a Housing Choice Voucher can be used.
- Managed by
- Webb and Brooker Inc, (212) 926-7100
- HUD inspection
- Scored 91 out of 100 on its last HUD physical inspection (February 2025). HUD treats 60 and above as passing.
- HUD contract
- The current rent assistance contract runs through July 2043. Contracts like this are typically renewed.
- Tax credits
- Also financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, which add their own income and rent rules.
- First occupied
- 1975
Income limits in New York County (FY2026)
Household income usually has to be at or below the very low income limit (50% of the area median). Properties whose HUD contract dates from before October 1981 may admit households up to the low income limit (80%). Either way, at least 40% of the apartments that open each year go to extremely low income households (24 CFR 5.653).
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $35,650 | $59,400 | $95,000 |
| 2 people | $40,750 | $67,850 | $108,600 |
| 3 people | $45,850 | $76,350 | $122,150 |
| 4 people | $50,900 | $84,800 | $135,700 |
| 5 people | $55,000 | $91,600 | $146,600 |
| 6 people | $59,050 | $98,400 | $157,450 |
| 7 people | $63,150 | $105,200 | $168,300 |
| 8 people | $67,200 | $111,950 | $179,150 |
Source: HUD FY2026 income limits. Income is gross annual income for the whole household; the property verifies it when your name comes up on the waiting list.
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If you already have a housing voucher
A Housing Choice Voucher pays part of the rent in a privately owned apartment you find yourself. It cannot be used in an apartment that is already subsidized, so the 211 income-based apartments here are not an option for it. Browse landlords in New York who accept vouchers.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply to St. Philips on the Park?
- Apply to the property, not to the housing authority. Call the office at (212) 926-7100 and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application. St. Philips on the Park keeps its own waiting list, separate from the Section 8 voucher list. Expect to show ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income for everyone in the household.
- What is the income limit for St. Philips on the Park?
- Household income usually has to be at or below the very low income limit (50% of the area median). Properties whose HUD contract dates from before October 1981 may admit households up to the low income limit (80%). Either way, at least 40% of the apartments that open each year go to extremely low income households (24 CFR 5.653). In New York County the FY2026 very low income limit is $59,400 a year for one person and $84,800 for a household of four.
- How much is rent at St. Philips on the Park?
- Residents pay about 30% of their adjusted income toward rent and a HUD contract with the property covers the rest. HUD's most recent resident data shows households here paying an average of $719 a month toward rent and utilities. Your own share is calculated from your household's income when you move in and again each year.
- Do I need a Section 8 voucher to live at St. Philips on the Park?
- No. This is Project-based Section 8: the assistance is attached to the apartment, not to the tenant, so it is there when you move in and stays behind when you move out. 49 of the apartments are not subsidized; ask the office whether a Housing Choice Voucher can be used there.
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Property details from HUD’s Multifamily Assistance and Section 8 Contracts data and Picture of Subsidized Households, HUD property 800015890. Checked October 2026.