171 Hester Street
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00238-0038Map
Owner of record: John Gee Man Chiu, As Cotrustee
171 Hester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 24 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is John Gee Man Chiu, As Cotrustee. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on January 31, 2026. 5 of the 18 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 25
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
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 · 18
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 5F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 - 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
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.
Feb 15, 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.
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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective leaking air vent at radiator at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 8f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 8F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective leaking air vent at radiator at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 8f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 8F
Open — Nov certified late
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of aluminum awning erected at building south preventing fire escape dropladder from being lowered
Dec 3, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 sheetrock partition erected creating two rooms in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 8f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 8F
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 sheetrock partition wall erected from floor to ceiling creating two rooms in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 8f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 8F
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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Mar 6, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood tread 1st from bottom up at public hall stairs, 4th story
Dec 11, 2012
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Wwop observed windows indicated on hpdi card in rooms from shaft are closed up at apt 5f. no permit on file for work performed. work is 100% complete, obtain all permits; obtain permit and or restore to prior.
Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Wwop observed new partition walls erected enclosing toilet with sink and shower with sink in another room in apt 5f. no permit on file for work performed. work is 100% complete, obtain all permits; obtain permi
Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Wwop observed new plumbing in enclosed powder room and shower room in apt 5f. no permit on file for work performed. work is 100% complete, obtain all permits; obtain permit and/or restore to prior legal use.
Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Wwop observed new electrical and recessed lights in enclosed powder room and shower room in apt 5f. no permit on file for work performed. work is 100% complete, obtain all permits; obtain permit and/or restore
Sep 6, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
36-b254 (36) found burham boiler model #5012n not register.register boiler & submit cert of corrections.
Oct 17, 2017 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 2
36;b254 (36) found (ao) smith boiler model #hw-200m not register.register boiler & submit cert of correction
Oct 17, 2017 · Penalty $250
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 5F
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 8F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 8F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 8F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 8F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 8F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 8F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 8F
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 8F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 8F
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 8F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 8
Close - General
Locks
Sep 9, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2012 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - General
Windows
Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 7R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 7R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2007 · Apt 7R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 8
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
- 24
- Building area
- 9,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,528 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2G
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 238 / 38
- Assessed value
- $558,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #128797, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.
Questions about 171 Hester Street
Who owns 171 Hester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is John Gee Man Chiu, As Cotrustee.
Does 171 Hester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 171 Hester Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 58% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 171 Hester Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 171 Hester Street?
It has 24 residential units and 25 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.