122 Hester Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00303-0020Map
Owner of record: Ling Gee Realty Corp.
122 Hester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Ling Gee Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 90 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 90
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 32
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 90
- 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
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.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall stairs, 6th story
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 6b , vacate # 258592 in the entire apartment located at apt, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide handle set at the exterior of bulkhead door at roof allowing unobstructed re-entry into at public hall stairs, 6th story
Jul 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 6th story
Jul 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material and house items at bulkhead landing leading to roof at public hall stairs, 6th story
Jul 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wire mesh under skylight at bulkhead at roof at public hall stairs, 6th story
Jul 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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.
Nov 15, 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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
Nov 2, 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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 1st story
Apr 3, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Apr 3, 2021
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 3, 2021
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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Apr 3, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ,,, in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower window glass pane in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage and house hold items at bulkhead at public hall
Nov 9, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage and house hold items at 6st story at public hall
Nov 9, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage and house hold items at 5th story at public hall
Nov 9, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage and house hold items at 4th story at public hall
Nov 9, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage and house hold items at 3rd story at public hall
Nov 9, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage and house hold items at 2nd story at public hall
Nov 9, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage and house hold items at 1st story at public hall
Nov 9, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 2
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
I observed new electrical work in apartment 6b and 6a new outlets switches branch wiring panel box 3/4 inch pipe with one set of number six wires. no application on file with d.o.b., obtain permit
Jul 30, 2024 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: in the restaurant on 1st fl at exp#1"chrystie st side" observed kitchen exhaust fan installed on the exterior wall & commissioner exhaust air to sidewal
Jan 19, 2018
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit.upon entering bldg i observed a 3/4 black pipe gas line in public accessable hallway.i entered the cellar&observed a new gas meter&followed the 3/4 gas line(black pipe)thru the cellar
Dec 4, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall: defect is : at parapet wall front west approx 100 square feet of stuccd has faller to sidewalk below wall at parapet show hainline cracking in upring locations remedy
Feb 25, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain: defect is parapet wall loose stucco. location: hester st. remedy;make all necessary repairs.
Dec 24, 1992 · Penalty $175
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt C3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 1, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2018 · Apt 6B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 2, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 2, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2006 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 31, 2006 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2003 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2003 · Apt 4C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 13,205 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,504 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-1G
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 303 / 20
- Assessed value
- $1,390,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108174, last renewed Oct 5, 2024.
Questions about 122 Hester Street
Who owns 122 Hester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ling Gee Realty Corp..
Does 122 Hester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 90 housing violations at this property.
Is 122 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 122 Hester Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 122 Hester Street?
It has 20 residential units and 24 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.