535 West 23rd Street — Project-Based Section 8 in New York City

535 W 23rd St, Chelsea, New York City, NY, 10011

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 313 units · Managed by The Related Companies LP

About this apartment

535 West 23rd Street is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 535 W 23rd St, New York City with 313 apartments (30 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 212-319-1200.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About 535 West 23rd Street

535 West 23rd Street is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 535 W 23rd St, New York City 10011. It has 313 apartments, 30 of which are subsidized (13 studio, 10 one-bedroom, 7 two-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the New York area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 212-319-1200 (managed by The Related Companies LP) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the NYCHA / HPD / HCR Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

NYC Human Rights Law § 8-107(5)

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Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.

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