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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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
7
About 47% of the building's 15 apartments
Down from 14 in 2018

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 · 129

  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of rubbish at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 23, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 23, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of metal containers at lobby, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at the building entrance door.

    Feb 4, 2013

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Feb 4, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit room doors in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jun 27, 2002 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors roof door bulkhead at public hall

    Jun 26, 2001

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.