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72 Hester Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00299-0019Map

Owner of record: 72 Hester Street, LLC

72 Hester Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 4 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 72 Hester Street, LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 12 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
10

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 21

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    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 15, 2023

    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.

    Nov 2, 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

    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.

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    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.

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture present). at front areaway

    Jul 25, 2018

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 6, 2017

    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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 (light fixtures)

    Apr 17, 2014

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 4

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code aw provide adequate lighting at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination yard.

    Jun 12, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Bc907-2.8/failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at apt-4 at 5th flr.rem:discontinue illegal use.

    Mar 19, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes-dob records indicates building to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling.now apt#4 at 5th flr is used/converted to tr

    Mar 19, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner failure to provide number of means of egress required for every floor per bc1021.1 and 27-366 for transient use at apt#4 at 5th floor.rem:discontinue illega

    Mar 19, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of an automatic sprinkler system where's required as per bc903-2 and bc27-954 fortransient use at apt#4 at 5th floor.rem:discontinue illegal use.

    Mar 19, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 11, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 27, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
4
Building area
5,008 ft²
Lot area
1,425 ft²
Zoning
C6-2
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
299 / 19
Assessed value
$1,407,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #132696, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.

Questions about 72 Hester Street

Who owns 72 Hester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 72 Hester Street, LLC.

Does 72 Hester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 72 Hester Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 72 Hester Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 72 Hester Street?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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