540 W 53rd St APT 3A, New York, NY 10019 · 3A

This apartment is priced 30% below the neighborhood median ($3,757 versus $5,350), which is a significant discount worth understanding, ask the listing agent directly whether this is an affordable housing unit, income-restricted, or subject to any application requirements that explain the lower rent. The 2016-built building has 45 open HPD violations including 6 Class C violations (the most serious category, covering hazards like lead paint, lack of heat, or vermin), so you should ask the agent which specific units are affected and request documentation that none involve your apartment. Heat complaint data wasn't available, but with Class C violations on record, confirm at the viewing that radiators or HVAC systems are functional and ask about the building's heating history. The building is managed by Clinton Housing Development Company, a nonprofit affordable housing developer, which further suggests this may be an income-restricted unit, verify eligibility requirements before investing time in an application. The September 2026 availability date is unusually far out, so confirm whether this timeline is firm and whether earlier move-in is possible. Basic details like square footage, elevator access, laundry, and pet policy weren't listed, so gather these at the viewing or from the broker.

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