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197 Hester Street

Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00236-0033Map

Owner of record: Ben Shu Management Corp

197 Hester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 40 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Ben Shu Management Corp. HPD has recorded 218 housing violations here, most recently on August 24, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 38 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
218
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
376

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 24, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
38
About 95% of the building's 40 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 218

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at bulkhead, roof

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at bulkhead, roof

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening illegal panic bar installed at bulkhead door, roof, preventing re-entry into building.

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door , roof

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material on floor at public hall, 6th sty.

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 18, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 18, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east and west and south walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 18, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 18, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 18, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door , 6th story

    Aug 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry pointing at west exterior parapet , 6th story

    Aug 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide handle at exterior bulkhead door to allow entry , 6th story

    Aug 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at intermediate landing, leading to bulkhead at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Aug 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Aug 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lower window sash at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Aug 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 186thf, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 186THF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 186thf, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 186THF

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 186thf, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 186THF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective metal ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 186thf, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 186THF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 186thf, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 186THF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 186thf, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 186THF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 186thf, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 186THF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 186thf, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 186THF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Aug 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jun 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at skylight at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Jun 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above skylight at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Jun 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at skylight at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Jun 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 18, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 18, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 18, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at ,,, at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 31, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 39, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 39

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 39, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 39

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 39, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 39

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 39, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 39

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 39, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 39

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 39, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 39

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 36, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 36

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper and lower sashes at north 1 window in the 1st room from north located at apt 36, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 36

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 36, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 36

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 2

    Observed owner failure to maintain apartment #18. due to water damage from roof leak, the living room and bedroom is in need of repair. walls turning yellow from moisture stains and peeling away. plaster paint

    Aug 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed at exposure #2 vertical and horizontal cracking, separation of stucco from masonry, and multiple window a/c units install

    Apr 3, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway at time of inspection, observed that several fire-escape access windows are obstructed by installed air-conditioning units at exposure #1 & #2, obstructing access

    Apr 3, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings; as of 10/27/2025 no cert of correction on file for class 1 b127 vio 39145649p issued on 4/22

    Oct 27, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. as of 10/27/2025 no cert of correction on file for class 1 b102 violation 39146669r., file a

    Oct 27, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed a fire escape drop ladder opening being obstructed by awning creating a hazardous condition for all occupants exiting safe

    Apr 30, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed at exp1 erected/installed illuminated/non-illuminated business signs reads "199 nail&spa" also a protruding at 2nd fl. "199 nail spa" also "nail special foot rub/back rub" & "nail-spa" (4 signs total)

    Apr 28, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection, there is a failure to provide an unobstructed exit passageway. it was observed that the fire escape drop down ladder is a foot away from the awning., remove obstruction

    Apr 22, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Weilmclain 788 boiler's relief valve insufficient for boiler. exposed control wiring, boiler room door missing sign & there is no remote switch outside boiler room. correct violating conditions & submit a certi

    Jun 11, 2024 · Penalty $655

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to provide access to heating system as per hmc-27-2033. comply with code.; misc-27

    May 7, 2024 · Penalty $500

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    As per hpd-27-2033. no sign for available contact person with access to boiler/heating equipment. correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction

    Aug 18, 2021 · Penalty $655

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Boiler room notice not posted in lobby and entrance door to boiler room per n.y.s.housing maintance co (hmc)s272033

    Apr 23, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit note at the time of my inspection i observed at above premises full gutted bathroom renovation new shoer body , supply and drainage a search on dob records show no permit was filed for wor

    Mar 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: premises 6 sty attached nfp masonry frame mixed use apts dwelling. at the time of inspection,i observed fire escapes in side court yard at exp#2&4 partial

    Apr 9, 2019 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35245396z issued on 09-09-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file

    Oct 24, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. in apt#28 at the 3rd fl the metal ceiling is sagging in front room. ceiling is approximately 8'x12'. remedy:make all necessary repairs in a code compliant

    Sep 9, 2018

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/bq9. bq9 new boiler being installed with no permit.

    Dec 17, 2004

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 186THF

    Close
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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 39

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 39

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 43

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
6
Residential units
40
Building area
21,412 ft²
Lot area
4,961 ft²
Zoning
C6-2G
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
236 / 33
Assessed value
$862,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #112151, last renewed Jan 21, 2025.

Questions about 197 Hester Street

Who owns 197 Hester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ben Shu Management Corp.

Does 197 Hester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 218 housing violations at this property.

Is 197 Hester Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 38 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 40 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 197 Hester Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 197 Hester Street?

It has 40 residential units and 42 units in total.

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