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158 Hester Street

Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00204-7501Map

Owner of record: Hester Gardens Condominium

158 Hester Street is a condominium built in 2004 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 61 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Hester Gardens Condominium. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on April 17, 2024.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
38
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
9

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Apr 17, 2024

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

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 7

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Dec 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Mar 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 38

  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Aug 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 22, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 22, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Cease use

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 24, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 24, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 24, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 8, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 8, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Failure to file acceptable fisp cycle 7 technical report by 02/21/2012

    May 27, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 5, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 5, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 5, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 5, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an energy efficiency report in 2014 per ad. code sec. 28-308.4

    Dec 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 12, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 12, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    May 3, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Jan 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 9, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 9, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 30, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 30, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 17, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 17, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 17, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 17, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. noted: at 1st floor level partitions walls erected to create 3 massage rooms. remedy: obtain all required permits

    Oct 23, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o#103563948 indicating 1st fl to be legally approved as commercial. illegal occupancy noted:at 1st fl converted/occupied as adult physical culture establishment-massag

    Oct 23, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Zr 73-36 at 1st floor level occupied as an adult physical culture establishment - massage parlor "new mott spa" without b.s.a approval as per zr-12-10. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy

    Oct 23, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/out a permit.noted:in apt 2a @2nd fl observed full partition was installed to create (extra) bedroom.partitions dimensions approx: 14ft l x 10ft h. 100% of work completed w/out permit.rem:obtain permit o

    Oct 2, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building exterior wall and appurtenances.note:at time of inspection observed bent and damaged lintels through-out exposure#1 east elevation and exposure #2 north elevtion;gaps between lintel

    Sep 12, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the department of buildings ru

    May 21, 2015

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    84m07.38p16.39m07.66p16.86bb05. 84 provide 2 way communication for auxiliary car station 39 provide lock on machine room door

    Mar 31, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    44l10, 66o2, 44h14. 44l10: counter weight governor tension hung up creating governor rope to slack repair tensiom weight 66o2 properly clear pit 44h14 properly shorten car governor rope call dept of bldgs.

    Oct 25, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public & saftey affected by construction operations: noted: work in progress under application #103563948 at 106 mott st aka 158 hester st approved 4.05.04 during loading and unloading 2' x

    Oct 27, 2005 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    The crane was not set up according to the approved plans.

    Apr 26, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard property affected by construction operations:noted:due to underpinning operations,the adjacent property(known as 104 mott st) has suffered exterior cracks on the north and west elevations a

    Sep 22, 2004 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans on site (premises) at time of inspection.noted:application #103563948 issued 04/14/04 expires 01/01/05 newbldg.excavation in progress.remedy:stop all work except installtion

    Apr 27, 2004 · Penalty $130

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 7A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 7A

    Open
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 7A

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 7A

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 7A

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 7APHA

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 4, 2016 · Apt F9

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Sep 12, 2012 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 11, 2009 · Apt 7C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Condominium (RM)
Year built
2004
Floors
7
Residential units
61
Building area
99,233 ft²
Lot area
15,832 ft²
Zoning
C6-2G
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
204 / 7501
Assessed value
$14,710,511
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #142873, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 158 Hester Street

Who owns 158 Hester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hester Gardens Condominium.

Does 158 Hester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 158 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 158 Hester Street built?

City records list 2004 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 158 Hester Street?

It has 61 residential units and 63 units in total.

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