84 Hester Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00300-0018Map
Owner of record: African American Rlty Co
84 Hester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is African American Rlty Co. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 18 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 20
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 · 31
- 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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condiction unit on 2nd sty balcony at fire escape at east exterior wall.
Jan 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Jan 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south hall in vesitubule area at public hall, 1st story
Jan 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south hall in vesitubule area at public hall, 1st story
Jan 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and frame in the entrance located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at west leading down to basement at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and latch at entrance
Dec 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down stopper and hook and latch at vestibule
Dec 12, 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.
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, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 .. at front areaway, 1st story
May 10, 2000
Open — Not complied with - 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 front areaway, 1st story
May 10, 2000
Open — Not complied with - 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 front areaway, 1st story
May 10, 2000
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at front areaway, 1st story
May 10, 2000
Open — Not complied with - 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
Feb 6, 1991
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Feb 6, 1991
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures kitchen & bathroom 5 sty northwest apt 11. , section '' ''
Jan 16, 1991 · Apt 11
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty northwest apt 11 guan. , section '' ''
Jan 16, 1991 · Apt 11
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty northwest apt 11. , section '' ''
Jan 16, 1991 · Apt 11
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock 3 sty northwest apt 5. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1991 · Apt 5
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty northwest apt 5. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1991 · Apt 5
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty northwest apt 5. , section '' ''
Jan 10, 1991 · Apt 5
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 5th sty apt 10. , section '' ''
Oct 18, 1974 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 4 sty apts.
Nov 25, 1973
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 5 sty apts.
Nov 25, 1973
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.
Nov 25, 1973
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 2nd story front east apt 2 & front west apt 3 combined into 1 class a apt.
Apr 6, 1973
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 9
- 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 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 16, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 31, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 31, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Atoi: observed illuminated sign aprox 72 sq.ft above store at 84 hesterv street no permit on file . issued nov b101 work without permit, obtain permit
Mar 3, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Alt. bldg occupied w/o a valid c /o under application # 101229476 remedy : discontinue illegal use or obtain valid c/o
Apr 11, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied w/out a valid c of o. under application alt 1 #101229476. remedy: obtain a certificate of occupancy.
Jul 21, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection remedy stop all work provide approved plans.
Feb 28, 1996 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt UNIT4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 13, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 3C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 3C
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 3C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 7,090 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,450 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-1G
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 300 / 18
- Assessed value
- $1,424,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #102053, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.
Questions about 84 Hester Street
Who owns 84 Hester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is African American Rlty Co.
Does 84 Hester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 84 Hester Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 8% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 84 Hester Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 84 Hester Street?
It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.