189 Hester Street
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00237-0035Map
Owner of record: Bsd Hester LLC
189 Hester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Bsd Hester LLC. HPD has recorded 123 housing violations here, most recently on November 7, 2024. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 123
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 49
- HPD complaints
- 99
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 123
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 7
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 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood counter top sink base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood upper cabinets at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper escutcheon plate at ceiling at heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash 2nd window at west in the 5th room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 7
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wood panel cover at window in the bathroom located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household furniture at public hall, 4th story
Jun 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 16 sq. ft at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 15, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 15, 2023 · Apt 7
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 15, 2023 · Apt 7
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 15, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling with fire retardant material at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 8, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 8, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 8, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 8, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective damaged door in the entrance located at apt 8, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 8, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven wooden floor in the 5th room from north located at apt 8, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide wire screen at skylight at public hall, 5th story
Apr 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall and east wall at public hall, 5th story
Apr 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotten wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of accumulation of water on the floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at west parapet wall at roof
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 22
- 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 49
- Class - 2
Backflow leaking ,replace smokepipe rotting,header leaking,no combustion air,correct support for water pipes,missing spill switch,missing check valve after feeder,seperate pressuretrols, correct violations and
Mar 29, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Hot water heater with h stamp and over 350,000 btus not registered make a.o. smith model hw670 btus 670,0000 serial#fo508424, maintain boiler; correct violation & send in certificate of correction
Mar 29, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35546704k
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35546701p
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35498800r
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35498722k
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35498721z
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35329981h
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35546708h
Aug 11, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35546707x
Aug 11, 2021
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35546706y
Aug 11, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35546705m
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35546702r
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35510799h
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35498724y
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35498720r
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35329982j
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. for violationg conditions cited in vio#35329979z issued on 05/31/2018 pursuant to 28-201.2;28-204.1;1rcny 102.01.
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35546709j
Aug 11, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35546703z
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35546700n
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35498723m
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/comm's order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction for vio#35329980x
Aug 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with dept of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov #35498800r issued on 12/09/2020 pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.2;1rcny 1
Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of building for violating conditions cited in nov #35498723m issued on 12/04/2020 pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.2;1rcn
Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correctoin with dept of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov #35498722k issued on 12/09/2020 pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.2;1rcny 1
Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with dept of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov #35329982j issued on 05/31/2018 pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.2;1rcny 1
Jun 2, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with dept of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov #35329981h issued on 05/31/2018 pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.2;1rcny 1
Jun 2, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with dept of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov#35498724y issued on :12/09/2020 pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.2;1rcny
Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with dept of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov #35498721z issued on 12/09/2020 pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.2;1rcny 1
Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with dept of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov #35498720r issued on 12/09/2020 pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.2;1rcny 1
Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov #35329979z issued on 05/31/2018 pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.2;1rc
Jun 2, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order.noted:removed vacate order #m-107/20 issued on:12/09/2020 new vacate sticker posted to front entrance door.remedy:comply with code
Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of corrections with the dept of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov #35329980x issued on 05/31/2018 pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.2;
Jun 2, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner.lack of number of means of egress for every floor per bc1021.1 and 27-366 for transient use at apt-6.rem:discontinue illegal use.
Dec 9, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residential purposes.department of building records indicates permises tp be legally approved as class"a"multiple dwellings.now apt#6 has been used/
Dec 9, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure ti maintain building in code complaint manner.lack of automatic sprinkler where required as per bc 903-2 and 27-954 for transient use at apt#6.rem:discontinue illegal use.
Dec 9, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit.noted at apt#6 full height partition erected to create bedroom and 2-pieces bathroom installed water&waste lines for 2-pcs bathroom,electrical works for outlets and illuminating three rooms
Dec 9, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8,failure to provide a fire alarm system for transient use(apartment 6).rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Dec 9, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner.failure to provide required light and ventilation for every bedroom.noted:at apartment #6 created an additional bedroom in the middle adjacent to the bedroo
Dec 9, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted:at 2nd floor & 4th floor exit passageway household items furniture & appliances obstructing teh egress passageway remove obstruction
Nov 13, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than residential/purposes dept of buildings records indicates building to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. now apt #3 has been used/converted as
May 31, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc903.2 and 27-954 for transient use. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 31, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 31, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1(2008 code); 27-366, bc1021.1(2014 code) for transient use. rem: discontinue illegal
May 31, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful act.failure to comply w/ an order of the comm's.@ time of inspection 258 i observed gas piping in hallways.bis indicates ecb vio number#34932532m issued on 3/14/13 for violating condition.no correctio
May 18, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
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 dwelling apts. *photo taken* remedy: obtain
Mar 13, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Operation of a p.a without a current pa noted said restureant with seating of 221 persons approx is operating with out a pa permit resturant puglias remedy obtain pa permit
Jun 6, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Operation of place of assembly without a current permit. restaurant with 221 persons. remedy: obtain p a permit.
Jul 23, 1997 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 31, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 31, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 31, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 31, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 31, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 31, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 8
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 7
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
- 8
- Building area
- 7,731 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,877 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2G
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 237 / 35
- Assessed value
- $1,192,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #125202, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 189 Hester Street
Who owns 189 Hester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bsd Hester LLC.
Does 189 Hester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 123 housing violations at this property.
Is 189 Hester Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 38% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 189 Hester Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 189 Hester Street?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.