74 Hester Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00299-0018Map

74 Hester Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 10 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Hckd Canal Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 1 of the 7 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations: 7
DOB violations: 55
ECB violations: 11
HPD complaints: 12

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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

About 20% of the building's 10 apartments

Down from 6 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

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 7

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
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked at boiler room
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Dec 5, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required
Dec 26, 2011
Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 55

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
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 2021 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
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2021
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - active

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Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 28, 2020
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
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 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
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
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 16, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 9, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p37028
Jun 3, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p37028
May 16, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p37028
Jan 25, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 11

Class - 1
Multiple advertising signs on display "new american classics ayr.com; "sam morrell errors tours" facing allen street on display without a permit. remedy: obtain all required permits.
May 13, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 1
Multiple advertising signs on display "new american classics ayr.com "sam morrell errors tour" facing allen street on display prohibited in c6-2 zoning district. remedy: remove illegal signs.
May 13, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Owner acting as an outdoor advertising company without registration "multiple advertising signs on dispay" new american classics ary.com sammorrell errors tours " facing allen street on display. remedy: remove
May 13, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Observed at exp's1&2 erected/installed non illuminated 2 business awning & 2 signs reads "king dumplings" w/a-frame & "asa waterproofing corp" & "mellow" w/decal with no permit/approvals from dob, obtain all pe
Dec 1, 2025
Resolve
Class - 2
At time of inspection, observed multiple advertising posters installed along the side facade of the premises. these posters constitute advertising signage, which is not permitted in this zoning district. no per
Nov 7, 2025 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, install dlm a
Sep 24, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Phone not working, no door lock monitoring installed in controller as mandated in 3.10.12 of appendix k3 in the 2014 building codes. remedy: install dlm, perform and file test with nyc dob
Jul 20, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Erect combination illuminated awning approx 24ft wide x 3ft overhang x 2.5 high & illuminated soffit,approx 4ft wide x 6ft overhang 2.5ft high w/inscription"creative." 2)erect illuminated sign only in permitted
Jul 28, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 32-652 zoning non-conforming: permitted projection in a-c6-2 district;noted: 2 illuminated accessory business signs,1 approx 15ft high x 1.25ft lg x 0.75ft wd is approx 12ft above sidewalk & projects appro
Jul 28, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
New consrtuction at 74 hester street exceeds height of chimney at 72 hester street. remedy: owner of 74 hester street will raise chimney at 72 hester street to 10 feet over roof at 74 hester street
Dec 28, 1992
Resolve

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Hazardous
Failure to provide adequate protection for sidewalk a west side of building during construction operation.removing parapet at work west without side shed build is over 60 feet high.remedy:stop all work and prov
Jul 20, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 6
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 10
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 6
Close

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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 6
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 5
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D5)
Year built: 1900
Floors: 6
Residential units: 10
Building area: 8,377 ft²
Lot area: 1,463 ft²
Zoning: C6-2
Community board: 103
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 299 / 18
Assessed value: $773,550
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #141129, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.

Questions about 74 Hester Street

Who owns 74 Hester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hckd Canal Realty Corp.

Does 74 Hester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 74 Hester Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 74 Hester Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 74 Hester Street?

It has 10 residential units and 12 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.