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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 26, 2025

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
8
About 38% of the building's 21 apartments
Up from 4 in 2019

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 · 101

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Sep 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

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

    Jul 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Mar 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Dec 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Dec 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Dec 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • 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 16, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • 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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

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

    Jul 13, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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
  • 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.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all stys public hall.

    Aug 25, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.