56 Hester Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00298-0018Map
Owner of record: A Wong Realty Corp
56 Hester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 15 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is A Wong Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 129 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 129
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 36
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 · 129
- 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 - 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 15, 2023
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.
Nov 15, 2023
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.
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.
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.
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 1, 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.
Oct 25, 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.
Nov 23, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of rubbish at public hall, 1st story
Mar 23, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 23, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 23, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story
Mar 23, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations , at public hall, 1st story
Mar 23, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story
Mar 23, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story
Mar 23, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Mar 23, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of metal containers at lobby, 1st story
Mar 6, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock assemby at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated door knob at room door obstructing egress to fire escape window. in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at the building entrance door.
Feb 4, 2013
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Feb 4, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Feb 4, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit room doors in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 27, 2002 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 27, 2002 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 27, 2002 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose window glass upper and lower sashes located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 27, 2002 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 27, 2002 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 27, 2002 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceings, walls and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 27, 2002 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 27, 2002 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 27, 2002 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 27, 2002 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 27, 2002 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub and washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 27, 2002 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall
Jun 26, 2001
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the extension roof 2nd sty south , roof
Jun 26, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots all stys north at fire escape
Jun 26, 2001
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot &5gal container south all stys at fire escape
Jun 26, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of paints, box of tiles 6th sty to bulk head roof at public hall
Jun 26, 2001
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors roof door bulkhead at public hall
Jun 26, 2001
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing missing glass upper and lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 17, 2000 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd bedroom from north at east located at apt 5b, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at northwest
May 17, 2000 · Apt 5B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening mortise lock on door to room with fire escape window in the 1st bedroom from north located at apt 5a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 17, 2000 · Apt 5A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 17, 2000 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 26, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lackof a system of automatic sprinklers were required per bc903.2+27-954.1 for transient occupied building.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jan 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling use/converted for other than permanent residental purposes dob records indicates building legally approved multidwelling class a now at apt 1a converted/occupied as transient use.rem:disconti
Jan 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner failure to provide fire alarm for transient occupied building.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jan 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc108.1+27-366 for transient occupied building.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy
Jan 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 8, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 8, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 8, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 31, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 31, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 28, 2010 · Apt 4FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 26, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 26, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 26, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 26, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 4, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 4, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Locks
Jan 24, 2006 · Apt BDG
Close - General
Doors
Jan 24, 2006 · Apt BDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 24, 2006 · Apt BDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt ENT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt ENT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 16,887 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,458 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 298 / 18
- Assessed value
- $1,273,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #138286, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.
Questions about 56 Hester Street
Who owns 56 Hester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is A Wong Realty Corp.
Does 56 Hester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 129 housing violations at this property.
Is 56 Hester Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 47% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 56 Hester Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56 Hester Street?
It has 15 residential units and 20 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.