311 E 3Rd St

A six-story pre-war cooperative built in 1920, this 20‑unit East Village HDFC presents classic low‑rise urban living with modest scale and strong neighborhood character. The building’s masonry façade and renovated common areas preserve historic details while offering updated functionality: renovated lobby and hallways, video intercom, on-site superintendent, and bike storage. Units are primarily two‑bedroom and one‑bedroom layouts featuring pre‑war elements such as high ceilings, hardwood floors, exposed brick, and windowed kitchens; many apartments include separate dining areas, eat‑in kitchens, and formal layouts that reflect the building’s era. Common services and policies reflect cooperative governance and affordability constraints: HDFC income limits, gifting and co‑purchasing considered case by case, subletting allowed after an initial period, and cat‑friendly pet rules (dogs typically prohibited). Mechanical updates noted in listings include modernized kitchens and bathrooms, some in‑unit washer/dryer allowances with board approval, and building systems like a newer video intercom and upgraded boilers in select units. Situated on a tree‑lined block near East Houston Street, the property places residents a short walk from multiple subway lines, dining, shops, community gardens, Citi Bike stations, and East River Park, delivering a deeply walkable, serviceable urban lifestyle rooted in East Village culture.