202 Hester Street
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00207-0012Map
Owner of record: Gee Tai Chong Realtyco
202 Hester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Gee Tai Chong Realtyco. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 67
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 30
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 67
- ANon-hazardous
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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jul 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Jul 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jul 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum allow temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioning unit onstructing egrees to fire ecsape in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 15, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at 4th story balcony, front east stack
Aug 2, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoes rack at public hall, 5th story
Jul 28, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - IInformation / order
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 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 12, 2017
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system . door locked at cellar
Feb 1, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailbox area at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). (missing) located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector (missing) located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures (gas range) in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and recycling papers and plastics at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2013 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story
May 10, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house-hold items at public hall, 5th story
May 10, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jun 22, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required. at front areaway
Jun 9, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at ceiling from steam relief valve riser in bathroom 5 sty west apt 7. located at apt 7, 5th story, section '' ''
Oct 29, 1999 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty west apt 7 parks. located at apt 7, 5th story, section '' ''
Oct 29, 1999 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to 5 sty west apt 7. located at apt 7, 5th story, section '' ''
Oct 29, 1999 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Jul 29, 1999
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 14
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 27, 2021
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 29, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 29, 1992
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. no permit on file for work without a permit vio 35669924m issued on 6/15/23., comply with commissioner's order
Nov 6, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
No certificate of correction on file with department of buildings as per request of commissioner for class 1 work without a permit violation 35669924m issued on 6/15/23 for creating full height partitions in co
Apr 24, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit.work noted:at 1st floor level erected full height partition walls creating 6 rooms installed water & waste plumbing lines creating an additional residential sinks.rem:obtain permit.
Jun 15, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufacture district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment,a prohibited use per zr 12-10,operating in a m1-5b on ground floor.noted:a massause offered to perform a full body massage at a
Jun 15, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department of buildings records.illegal occupancy noted:at 1st floor converted/occupied as relax foot spa inc with 5 massage rooms,massage tables,oils,towels and unlicensed
Jun 15, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit i observed in apartments 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, and 8 gas valves behind stoves was installed without a permit work done 100 percent, obtain permit
Aug 3, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.at time of inspection,observed new work on the firstlvl of the bldng,installing new wood hoist to the structure w/o a permit.work approx 60% started.stop work order in place and make site safe
Sep 1, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defects all floors saging to center 3 down open windows and door at rear with exsive debris causing hazardous condition remedy make safe and maitian building
Jan 23, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit:hazardous work noted:removal of entire brickworkwall of premises exposing all floors to the weather.interior plaster iner walls removed.remedy:stop alll work,make site safe,obtain a permi
Jun 2, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safely and properly remoave materials debris from construc-tion site:4 story brick wall rear wall dropped into rear yard.debris resting against 1floor interior wall(rear)debris on & in public hallwa
Jun 2, 1995 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 21, 2020 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2017 · Apt 7
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 31, 2017 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 31, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 31, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 7
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 23, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 7, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 1, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,933 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,317 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-5/R10
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 207 / 12
- Assessed value
- $915,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117261, last renewed Oct 17, 2020.
Questions about 202 Hester Street
Who owns 202 Hester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gee Tai Chong Realtyco.
Does 202 Hester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.
Is 202 Hester Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 202 Hester Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 202 Hester Street?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.