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140 Hester Street

Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00203-0017Map

Owner of record: Bowery 88 LLC

140 Hester Street is a hotel built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10013. The owner of record is Bowery 88 LLC. HPD has recorded 318 housing violations here, most recently on September 28, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
318
DOB violations
35
ECB violations
79
HPD complaints
52

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 28, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 318

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 28, 2026

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 28, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 28, 2026

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 28, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. at community bathroom, 3rd story

    Sep 28, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at basement

    Sep 28, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at boiler room

    Jun 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at boiler room

    Jun 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at community bathroom, 5th story

    Jun 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at community bathroom, 5th story

    Jun 16, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at community bathroom, 5th story

    Jun 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at 2nd window from north at east at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 104, 3rd story, 3rd b-room from west at north , section at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 104

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire exit to south inner court fire stairs at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at fire exit door to south inner court fire stairs at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at fire exit door, 2nd door from north at east at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire exit, 2nd from north at east at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at fire exit door, 1st door from north at east at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire exit, 1st door from north at east at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at fire exit, 1st door from north at east at public hall, 6th story

    Feb 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor at community bathroom, 6th story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 274, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 274

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 278, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 278

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 275, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 275

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 273, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 273

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked i located at b-room 227, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 227

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 220, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 220

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at b-room 208, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 208

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at b-room 208, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 208

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 208, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 208

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at b-room 207, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 207

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at b-room 207, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 207

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 207, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 207

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at 1st public hall from east, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall at 1st community bathroom from north at west, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at southwest 1 exit door at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles near stairs at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall near 2nd fire exit from south at west at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall near 1st window from east at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of 1st fire escape window from north at east at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash of 2nd fire escape window from west at north at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall near 2nd fire exit from south at west at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Apr 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling near stairs at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items & flower pots at 2nd window from south on 6th story balcony at east side of building at fire escape

    Apr 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall under wash basins at community bathroom, 6th story

    Apr 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall over 4th fire escape window from west at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall over 4th fire escape window from west at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 35

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 25, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 25, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 25, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 23, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 23, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 23, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 23, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 23, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 23, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 23, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 23, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 23, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 23, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 23, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 12, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 12, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 12, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 12, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 12, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 24, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 24, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 24, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 24, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 24, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 24, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 24, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 24, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 24, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 23, 1996

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 79

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building facade. excessive spalling masonry and loose paint were observed at multiple stories throughout exposure 1 and exposure 2 of the building facade, indicating deterioration and lack o

    Jun 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c w/dob for ecbv34907427x issued5/26/11 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob for ecb v35034477k issued 8/6/13 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob for ecb v35034479y issued 8/6/13 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob for ecb v34907428h issued5/26/11 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c w/dob for ecb v34907393r issued5/26/11 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c w/dob for ecbv34907391n issued5/26/11 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c w/dob for ecbv34907425m issued5/26/11 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob for ecb v35034486m issued 8/6/13 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob for ecb v35034476z issued 8/6/13 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c w/dob for ecbv34907392p issued5/26/11 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's orders to file c/c w/dob for ecbv34907395k issued5/26/11 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob for ecb v35034488x issued 8/6/13 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob for ecb v34907399h issued5/26/11 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob for ecb v35034487y issued 8/6/13 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file c/c w/dob for ecb v34907394z issued5/26/11 pursuant to sec28-204.2 file c/c

    Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equpment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.noted:at time of inspection,observed throughout 3rd thru 6th floors.these unsafe electrical conduit conta

    Apr 25, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008/.1.8;27-371(j)at time of inspection,observed latched locking devices on entrance doors to sro units throughou

    Apr 25, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:at time of inspection,observed on the 2nd fl office rm,laundry rm approx 22"cast iron vent pipe fitting missing a cast iron cap.exposing rm to hazardous s

    Apr 25, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. cubicle wall heights in lodging house. note: cubicle walls at 2nd floor does not meetthe requirements set forth in mdl 66(6) in that refurbished cubicles

    Aug 22, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc1008.4.3 failure to meet egress exit & exit discharge requirements. noted:transiently occupied 2nd flr "sun hotel" having double hung windows providing access to exit fire escape stairs. rem:discontinue illeg

    Aug 6, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc1009.2 failure to provide minimum stairways headroom of 84". noted:bldg having on stairway (primary means of egress) on 2nd & 3rd flr low headroom. rem:provide minimum stairway headroom.

    Aug 6, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    1001.4 failure to provide req'd means of egress from room or space.noted: bldg having occupied 2nd flr as transient hotel w/out req'd means of egress. rem:discontinue illegal use.

    Aug 6, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #35452 dated 4/4/1949 noted:1)entire 2nd flr converted into transient use/hotel,laundry & luggage. 2)super's shop/office in cellar,not indicate

    Aug 6, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc1009.2 failure to provide minium stairways headroom of 84". noted: bldg having on stairway (priamry means of egress/on 2nd & 34d floor low headroom. rmdy: provide minium stairway headroom.

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc712.3; 27-345 noted: bldg having in cellar boiler room. missing fire stopping at ceiling,walls pipe penetrations in various locations.

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1509.8;27-334 failure to provide protective guards. noted: 6 story bldg having flat roof w/o protective guards at edges as a parapet,railing,fence or combination thereof. remedy: provide protective guards.

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #35452 dated 4-4-49 noted: 1) entire 2nd fl converted into transient use/hotel,laundry & luggage. 2) super's shop/office in cellar,not indicated on c of o. also:

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: use of prohibited door & or door hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). noted: bldg having fire exit doors leading into staircase w/o or defective door locks,

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: on 2nd fl in the back of reception room. access to the fire escape stairs obstructedby furnitures,tool box,materials,pile of bundles of toilet paper rolls

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1019.1.1 failure to comply w/opening protectives requirements forvertical exit enclosures. noted: exit doors leading into staircase wide open on few floors & no door (open staircase) on 2nd floor.

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted: on 5th fl - entire erected 8'-0" drywall boards partitions along corridors,creating bigger cubicles &on 2nd fl erected partitions to create 32 hotel rooms,bathtrooms,with

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: defective,non functional fire alarm system for occupied floors 2-6. remedy: maintain/repair defective fire alarm system.

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc1008.1.1.3 failure to provide minimum door height noted: bldg havingfire exit doors leading into the staircase apprx 75"in few locations. rmdy: provide minimum door height.

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:use of prohibited door and or door hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j) noted: buildinghaving fire exit doors leading into staircase w/o or defective door

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted: on 2nd floor inthe back of reception room, access to the fire escape stairs obstructed furniture, tool box, materials, pile of bundles of toilet paper roll

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc1009.4.3 failure to meet egress exit and exit discharge requirementsnoted: transiently occupied 2nd floor "sun hotel" having double hung windows providing access to exit fire escape stairs.rmdy: discontinue

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc1019.1.1 failure to comply w/opening protectives for vertical exit requirements.enclosures noted:exit doors leading into staircase wide open on few flrs & no door-(open staircase) on 2nd flr. rem:comply to co

    Aug 6, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc1009.11 failure to provide handrails for stairways. noted:stairway from street into cellar having boiler room & super's office/shop w/out handrail. remedy:provide handrail.

    Aug 6, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 1008.1.1.3 failure to provide minimum door height. noted: bldg having fire exit doors leading into the staircase approx 75 inches in few locations. previous viol #34907397y. remedy: provide minimum door

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1009.11. failure to provide handrails for stairways. noted: stairway from street into cellar having boiler room & super's shop - officew/o handrails. remedy: provide handrail.

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1008.4.3 failure meet egress exit & exit discharge requirements. noted: transiently occupied 2nd fl "sun hotel" having double hung windows proving access to exit fire escape stairs. remedy: discontinue

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo #35452 dated 4-4-49. noted: 1-entire 2nd flr converted into transient use/hotel,laundry andluggage; 2-super's shop/office in cellar not indicated on cofo.also 32

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc1001.4 failure to provide acquired means of egress from room or space. noted: bldg having occupied 2nd flr as transietn hotel w/o requiredmeans of egress. rmdy: discontinue illegal use.

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc1009 failure to provide handrails for stairways.noted:stairway from street into cellar having boiler room and super's office/shop w/o handrail.rmdy:provide handrail.

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc1509.8, 27-334. failure to provide protective guards.noted: 6story building having flat roof w/o protective guards at edges as parapet, railing fence or combination thereof. rmdy: provide protective guards.

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: defective,non functional fire alarm system for occupied floors 2-6. rmdy: maintainrepair defective fire alarm system.

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner "use of prohibited door &/or door hardware per bc1008.1.8;27-371(8) noted:bldg having fire exit doors leading into staircase w/o or defective door locks,latches

    Aug 6, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted:on 2nd fl in the back of reception rm, access to the fire escape stairs obstructed by furniture,tool box materials,pile of bundles of toilet paper rolls,pa

    Aug 6, 2013 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc1509.8; 27-334 failure to provide protective guards noted:6-story bldg having flat roof w/o protective guards @edges as parapet,railing,fence or combination there of. remedy:provide protective guards.

    Aug 6, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 642

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

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  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 612

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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 612

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 1

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 581

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt ROOM26

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 25

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 30

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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 684

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 582

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 124

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 124

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 565

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 565

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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 565

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 565

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 28, 2014 · Apt 275

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG

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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 26, 2013 · Apt 104

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  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 26, 2013 · Apt 104

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  • General

    Floor

    Jul 26, 2013 · Apt 104

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 8, 2012 · Apt 233

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 26, 2011 · Apt 113

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 26, 2011 · Apt 113

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 26, 2011 · Apt 113

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 26, 2011 · Apt 113

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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 26, 2011 · Apt 113

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  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 113

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 113

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 113

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  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 113

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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 113

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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 1, 2011 · Apt 113

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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 8, 2011 · Apt 113

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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 18, 2010 · Apt 679

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 133

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 133

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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 133

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  • General

    Doors

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 133

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 133

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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 133

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  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 133

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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 133

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  • General

    Mold

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 133

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 566

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 679

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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 23, 2009 · Apt 254

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2008 · Apt 240

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 649

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Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Hotel (HR)
Year built
1910
Floors
6
Residential units
—
Building area
31,000 ft²
Lot area
5,017 ft²
Zoning
C6-1G
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
203 / 17
Assessed value
$3,851,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #143590, last renewed Nov 13, 2025.

Questions about 140 Hester Street

Who owns 140 Hester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bowery 88 LLC.

Does 140 Hester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 318 housing violations at this property.

Is 140 Hester Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 140 Hester Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.