167 Hester Street
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00238-0036Map
Owner of record: Shs Realty LLC
167 Hester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Shs Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 99 housing violations here, most recently on August 25, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 99
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 132
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 99
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative bell, buzzer,intercom system from 1st story public hall to the panel on east wall in the foyer located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 16, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of eleveted threshold measured 4 inches in height above floor from public hall in the entrance located at apt 6rear, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 6REAR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of drop ladder obstructed by awning below at east at fire escape
Jun 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods obstructed by awning below at east at fire escape
Jun 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 eleveted threshold measured 4 inches in height above floor from public hall in the entrance located at apt 6rear, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 6REAR
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 suspended ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 6rear, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 6REAR
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Mar 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2021
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 5r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 5r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/from building entrance tothe foyer located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Nov 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post 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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system - missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system - missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Oct 18, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Oct 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2017 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2017 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at steam pipe at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2017 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2017 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2017 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments for this pro cert alter i job # 120920290, dwg 12-7-11. noted at 1st fl storefront, plan proposes glass storefront w/ door and
Feb 14, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close
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- Safety
Fire escape
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2021 · Apt 5R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 5R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 5REAR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 5R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2018 · Apt 5F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 6, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 6, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 19, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 19, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 7,464 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,371 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2G
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 238 / 36
- Assessed value
- $867,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #128795, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.
Questions about 167 Hester Street
Who owns 167 Hester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shs Realty LLC.
Does 167 Hester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 99 housing violations at this property.
Is 167 Hester Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 79% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 167 Hester Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 167 Hester Street?
It has 14 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.