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
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 · 218
- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening illegal panic bar installed at bulkhead door, roof, preventing re-entry into building.
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door , roof
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material on floor at public hall, 6th sty.
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry pointing at west exterior parapet , 6th story
Aug 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide handle at exterior bulkhead door to allow entry , 6th story
Aug 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lower window sash at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story
Aug 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above skylight at public hall stairs, 6th story
Jun 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.