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187 Hester Street

Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00237-0034Map

Owner of record: Bsd Hester LLC

187 Hester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Bsd Hester LLC. HPD has recorded 161 housing violations here, most recently on July 27, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
161
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
64

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 27, 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
8
About 40% of the building's 20 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 161

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south and east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 27, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at south and east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 27, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Jul 27, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloped wood flooring in the 1st room from north located at apt 5f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 1R

    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 installed in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cumbustible materials stored in boiler room at boiler room

    Jun 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 10f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 10F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 10f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 10F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room

    Jun 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from north located at apt 10f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 10F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 3rd room from north located at apt 10f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 10F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 10f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 10F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from the building front to the west wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''187 rear''

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

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

    Feb 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration cinder block wall erected at east at south yard

    Jan 2, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Jan 2, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickdown door stopper at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jan 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal container obstrcting egress from front fire escape at south yard

    Jan 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jan 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jan 2, 2024

    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

    Jan 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration closet erected under staircase at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wire mesh under skylight, roof

    Jan 2, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration two class a apartment combine into to one apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 7f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    May 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of electric bicycle at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide wire mesh under skylight at bulkhead , roof , 5th story

    Apr 25, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 7f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 7F

    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

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathroom and kitchen located at apt 5f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 7f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Observed in basement two newly installed gas-fired hot water heaters, all manufactured in 2023, connected to existing water piping and gas piping. all work was performed without permits on file with the departm

    Nov 21, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed excessive storage inside the basement gas meter room, storge is prohibited as per fgc appendix e.3. also observed improper sealing of the vent exhaust pipe for the space heater as per fgc 501.2.2, as w

    Nov 21, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. fgc e.2.3, 27-905 & p115.6. gas meters installed in an improper location. observed gas meters and gas piping installed in public hallways of a class a multiple dwellingg. *photo taken*remedy:obtain permit

    Mar 13, 2013 · Penalty $8,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 9F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 10F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 9F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 10F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    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
20
Building area
9,116 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
C6-2G
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
237 / 34
Assessed value
$889,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #117259, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 187 Hester Street

Who owns 187 Hester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bsd Hester LLC.

Does 187 Hester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 161 housing violations at this property.

Is 187 Hester Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 187 Hester Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 187 Hester Street?

It has 20 residential units and 21 units in total.

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