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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 7, 2024

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
3
About 38% of the building's 8 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 123

  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household furniture at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide wire screen at skylight at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

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
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.