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2-bedroom house for rent in Hell's Kitchen

540 W 53rd St Apt 5C, Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10019

$3,883/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
2: 2+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10019
Bathrooms
1.5: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 10019
Size
—
Type
House: Houses for rent in ZIP 10019
Available
Now
Year built
2018: Building details

About this home

House for rent in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Rent $3,883/mo. Built in 2018.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome home to 540 West 53rd Street. Apartment #5C is a wonderful 2-BR, 1.5-BA home with a terrific kitchen, ample storage space and pristine finishes. The building includes a full-time doorman, common laundry room, gym, and a large rooftop terrace with sweeping city and Hudson River views. This is an income restricted apartment at 165% AMI. THIS UNIT IS RESERVED FOR A THREE or FOUR PERSON HOUSEHOLD. Combined household income cannot exceed: 3-person household - $251,955/yr 4-person household - $279,840/yr This unit is being offered with a rent stabilized lease. The convenient location offers close proximity to the 1, A, B, C, D trains (at Columbus Circle Station), several nearby Grocery stores, entertainment & shopping at Columbus Circle & Times Square, and beautiful recreation opportunities at DeWitt Clinton Park & along the Hudson River. With great access to Chelsea, the Upper West Side & Midtown Manhattan, one can easily take advantage of all the city has to offer. Some photos may be virtually staged and/or from a similar unit in the building. Reach out for an appointment today!

Description from Realtor.com, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 50/100 · Fairly complete

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This score is held at 50: the rent is far below similar homes in its neighborhood, a common sign of a rental scam. Never send money before you have seen the home.

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 15 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details13/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 183 words3/3
  • True cost0/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Problem: Priced 42% below similar homes in its neighborhood: a common sign of a rental scam0/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 2016, 103 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$7,786

First month $3,883, a one-month deposit $3,883 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Work out your move-in costWho pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $3,883/mo, 42% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in Hell's Kitchen.

Median here
$6,643/mo
117 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,950–$7,760
The middle half of listings

Priced far below similar homes here. Check the price before you trust it.

1.7% of these listings have cut their price.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Hell's Kitchen

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 50 StC E12 min walk
  • 59 St-Columbus Circle1 A C B D14 min walk
  • 50 St115 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

103 units · 13 floors · built 2016 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

540 West 53rd Street · BBL 1-01081-7503 · built 2016 · 103 units

Roofy building score 87/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
22 (A 11 · B 10 · C 1)
Heat complaints
1 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
9
Rent stabilization
Had 130 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building. Condo records cover the whole building.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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