185 Hester Street
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00237-0033Map
Owner of record: Bsd Hester LLC
185 Hester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Bsd Hester LLC. HPD has recorded 101 housing violations here, most recently on November 26, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 101
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 97
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 101
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system gas heater in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical extension cord connected to electrical heater at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the fire door to the basement at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door, roof
Sep 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the fire door leading to the rear yard at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Jul 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance in the entrance located at apt 7f, 7th story
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 7F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7f, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 7F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7f, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 7F
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''rear''
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to basement at boiler room
Mar 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''rear''
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide written notice to the tenants at least twenty-four hours prior to essential service interruption by posting a notice in a prominent place within the public part of the building and on each floor of such building, where an owner must make a repair that may result in an interruption of essential services such as utilities(heat, hot water, gas, electricity, or elevator) that is expected to continue for more than two hours. sample notice available at www.nyc.gov/hpd or as provided in this notice of violation. missing at public hall
Dec 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Dec 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''rear''
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''rear''
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''185rear''
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''185rear''
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Dec 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''185rear''
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''rear''
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''\''
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Dec 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story balcony, front stack
May 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 19, 2023 · Apt 3R
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.
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock at door to fire escape in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 3F
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.
Mar 8, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected - 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 16, 2021
Open — Violation will be reinspected - 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.
Dec 6, 2017
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.
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 18, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 13, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 16, 2015
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 16, 2015
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.
Mar 2, 2015
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.
Mar 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all stys public hall.
Aug 25, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water running through cold side of faucet 1 sty east apt 3r at bathroom. located at apt 3r
Aug 25, 1999 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of clothes line running across roof.
Aug 25, 1999
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of building records. illegal occupancy noted: at 1st floor level converted/occupied as physical treatment establishment with 3 rooms divided by curtains, oil
Jun 26, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a commercial district. unlicensed physical treatment establishment, a prohibited use per zr 12-10, operating in a c6-2g on 1st floor. noted: a masseuse offered to perform full body massage at a r
Jun 26, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in vio#39000470h issued on 09/28/18 and/or file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.faikure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.no firestopping as per b
Jan 18, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summons/vio#39000470h issued on 9/28/18 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.no c of c on file.rem:comply w/comm's order &/or file a c
Dec 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#39000470h issued on 9/28/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no c/of/o comply.remedy:co
Oct 29, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39000470h issued on 09-24-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c
Aug 14, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#39000470h issued on 9/28/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no c c/ of c/ on file.comp
Nov 24, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted in apt#1 on second floor entire place demoed, metal stud framing on entire ceiling, walls framed with metal studs and one wall with wood 2 by 4's, new 3 piece bathroom was construct
Sep 28, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant matter: no fire stopping as per bc 712.3; 27-345. noted in apt#1 on second floor left side. fire stopping removed from affecting apartment above it on third floor
Sep 28, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approve plans noted stir in public hallway throughout remved ne steel stairs installion cornidor at 1 fl level removed and fireproofing removed throughout remove rear stair and
Apr 6, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 7F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 7F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 7F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 7F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 7F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 7F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 7F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 7F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 7F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 7F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 7F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 7F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 7F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 5R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 7F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 7F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jun 22, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 2, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 2, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 2, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 2, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 5R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 8,845 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,456 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2G
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 237 / 33
- Assessed value
- $746,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117257, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 185 Hester Street
Who owns 185 Hester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bsd Hester LLC.
Does 185 Hester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 101 housing violations at this property.
Is 185 Hester Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 38% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 185 Hester Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 185 Hester Street?
It has 21 residential units and 22 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.