174 Hester Street

Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 7

Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 7

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at public hall, 1st story

Sep 5, 2025

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 6th room from north at west located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 15

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 6th room from north at east located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 15

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 15

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 6th room from north at west located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 15

Refit closet door at east wall in the foyer located at apt 15, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 15

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 11

Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 11

Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 12

Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar boiler room

Aug 3, 2024

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 6

Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story

Feb 6, 2024

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room

Feb 6, 2024

Fire escape defective. properly secure metal tread, first and tenth up from bottom at west stack, 1st story balcony, west court

Feb 6, 2024

Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at basement

Oct 30, 2023

Abate the infestation consisting of mice at basement

Oct 30, 2023

Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 1st story

Oct 30, 2023

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st concrete stairs from bottom up at building entrance at stoop

Oct 10, 2023

Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 1st story

Oct 10, 2023

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to west yard at public hall, 1st story

Sep 17, 2023

Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbages bags at public hall, 1st story

Sep 17, 2023

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Sep 17, 2023 · Apt 14

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges to vestibule door , 1st story

Sep 17, 2023

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door

Sep 1, 2023

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance to building

Sep 1, 2023

Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 14

Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

Aug 29, 2023

Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 12

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at west yard consisting of air conditionind unit, house hold items, boxes, and trash bags at fire passage way at northwest

Aug 29, 2023

And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stack, balconies, ladders at north building front. at fire escape

Aug 29, 2023

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room door at basement

Aug 27, 2023

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to west court at public hall, 1st story

Aug 27, 2023

Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story

Aug 27, 2023

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

Aug 27, 2023 · Apt 1

Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

Aug 27, 2023 · Apt 1

Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

Aug 27, 2023 · Apt 1

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1

Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1

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

Nov 18, 2015

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

Jun 18, 2014

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

May 15, 2014

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

Jan 15, 2014

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

Jan 15, 2014

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

Jan 15, 2014

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

Jan 15, 2014

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

Jan 15, 2014

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

Jan 15, 2014

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

Jan 15, 2014

C-construction other optional

Jan 9, 2012

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

Jun 29, 2011

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

May 18, 2011

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

Mar 9, 2011

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

Jan 13, 2011

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jan 31, 2005

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 26, 2002

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 16, 1999

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Aug 29, 1995

Work without a permit.noted:at cellar level,erected full height parti tion walls,created a room.apartment 21 has been completely renovated with new full height partition walls,plumbing and electrical fixtures.

Aug 19, 2015 · Penalty $800

Electrical work w/o a permit.on 8/19/15 at 12:30pm i observed:new electrical lines for stove,in apt 23,15,16,7. an application for certific ate of electrical inspection is not on file. rmdy:obtain permit.

Aug 19, 2015 · Penalty $400

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:in apt. 7 the ceiling has several cracks.in apt. 5 there is a door that has beensealed off. bulkhead exit door is not self-closing and metal stair to

Aug 19, 2015 · Penalty $500

Ao smith model hw 420 hot water boiler has no permit.obtain permit andsubmit and aeu affidavit of correction.

Mar 28, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

15,24a,25a,32a,34a,34b,38,48a,48b,50 15-seal up all openings in walls & ceiling 24a-switch hanging off the wall 25a-corroded @ the boiler 32a-wiring hanging out of all electrical boxes 38-fresh air blocked by w

Mar 28, 2014 · Penalty $2,500

Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dob's records. illegal occupancy noted: illegally converted apt #14 on 4th floor into transient use where dob records indicates class'a' apts. remedy: discontinue illeg

Aug 2, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

Sec. 1008.1.2.2 failure to comply w/direction of swing. noted: bldg occupied as transient use in apt #104 having primary exit doors on 1st fl leading into the street (inner & outer) swing against the direction

Aug 2, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers. where required per bc 903.2;27-954. noted: bldg occupied as transient use in apt #14 w/o providing sprinkler

Aug 2, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner: use of prohibited door hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j) noted: building occupied inapt #14 as transient use w/prohibited exit door harware (door lock

Aug 2, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system. noted: bldg occupied as transient use in apt #14 w/o providing fire alarm system. remedy:discontinue illegal use.

Aug 2, 2012

Sec. 1011.1 failure to provide exit sign where required for exits & exit doors. noted: bldg occupied as transient use in apt #14 w/o providing exit signs. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

Aug 2, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

Sec. 1001.4 inadequate exits for existing structures: failure to provide 2 means of egress from room or space where required. noted: bldg occupied as transient use in apt #14 w/o providing 2 meams of egress.

Aug 2, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

Sec. 1026.10 failure to provide signs in sleeping rooms. noted: apt #14 occupied as transient use w/o providing on the exit door into hallway,sign showing the location where is posted & the location of the exit

Aug 2, 2012 · Penalty $800

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc 1006.127-542. noted: building occupied as translent use in apt #14 w/o provi

Aug 2, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

Work w/o a permit. work noted: at front store erected illuminated business wall sign wording "rudy's pizza & restaurant" & retractable awning. all work 100% completed w/o 1st obtaining dob permit.

Aug 2, 2012 · Penalty $800

Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34789093k issued on 4.11.11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01 for failure to provide unobstructed passageway (exit). remedy: file

Dec 10, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to comply w/ the comm order to file a cert of correction w/ dob for nov #34789093k issued on 4/11/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01 to failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway at fire escape

Oct 15, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

Fail to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for nov# 34789093k issued on 04/11/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. fail to provide unobstructed exit passageway @ 3rd flr

Aug 3, 2011 · Penalty $400

Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions & file the c of c w/dept of bldg for open ecb nov #34789093k. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.

Jun 13, 2011 · Penalty $800

Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted @ third flr expo3 fire escape.air conditioner walkway blocking passageway/location:rear,expo 3 flr fire escape.rem:remove obstruction comply w/notice of vio

Apr 11, 2011 · Penalty $3,000

Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob noted respondent failed to comply w/ the comms order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-20

Feb 18, 2011

Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:@ third floor fire escape,air conditioner,placed on walkway,blocking passage to safe haven.remedy:remove obstruction.

Feb 18, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in prior e.c.b. n.o.v. #34879143z garbage obstructing & fire escapes with flower pot,tarps and

Dec 13, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway defects noted: at timeof inspection exit hallway to rear exit 16 obstructed w/garbage. also noted fire escapes have flower pots,tarps & other garbage blocking

Oct 12, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements noted at rear of 1st fl hallway stairwell to basement and landing debris and paper cover stairs and landing creating a fire hazard and vermin

Oct 21, 2008 · Penalty $400

Work w/o permit work noted having closed off kitchen living room dr way & make new opering @ partition wall of apt 5 to increase living space @ apt 6 w/o obtaining 1st approval & all permits from dob 100 work

Oct 3, 2006 · Penalty $500

Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is stucco cement pulling sway from brick wall at roof parapet pieces falling to sidewalk below remedy provide sidewalk shed at front of building and make necess

Sep 16, 1989 · Penalty $625