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107 Hester Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00306-0035Map

Owner of record: Yong Li Property LLC

107 Hester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 17 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Yong Li Property LLC. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on November 2, 2022. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
73
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 2, 2022

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
13
About 76% of the building's 17 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 · 73

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder missing shoe, south stack at fire escape

    Mar 18, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots in 3rd story balcony, front stack at fire escape

    Mar 18, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 18, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ' in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall approx 3 sq ft in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ' in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall approx 3 sq ft in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13994807 issued 05-mar-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at all stories at public hall

    Feb 25, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at 3rd story balcony, front stack at fire escape

    Apr 26, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly., 1st story

    Mar 11, 2020

    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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Mar 11, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2004 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes , construction material at 1sty. at public hall, 6th story

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes and garbage bags at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 aggragate required.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice southeast & northeast corner front at roof.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material etc presently at 1st & 2 sty public hall.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brickwork & cement mortar joint exterior north & west walls parapet wall roof.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs landings floors all stys public hall.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retard ceiling & walls all stys public hall.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls all stys public hall.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide approved wire screen below skylight at stair bulkhead to roof.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Aug 31, 1999

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty southwest apt 4 kitchen and bathroom. located at apt 4

    Oct 17, 1986 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective at 3 sty southwest apt 4 ms l rivera. located at apt 4

    Oct 17, 1986 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to 3 sty southwest apt 4. located at apt 4

    Oct 17, 1986 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar entrance door locked at street.

    Oct 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder paint material et cetera at bulkhead landing.

    Aug 20, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door 6 sty south apt 16. located at apt 16

    Aug 20, 1984 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches and mice throughout 6 sty south apt 16. located at apt 16

    Aug 20, 1984 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed ceiling leak throughout 3 sty south apt 5. located at apt 5

    Aug 20, 1984 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door vestibule to 1st sty public hall.

    Aug 20, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 3, 2011

    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 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Apr 4, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by d.o.b. records in that 1st fl store se has been converted into a food processing center. lawful use is a retail store in ug-6 remedy : discontinue illegal use

    Apr 11, 2007 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records in that 1st flstore se has been converted into a seafood processing establishment & storage faculty for goods produced- lawful use is a use group 6 stove.

    Aug 9, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. noted roof level at various locations broken damaged and rusted. at rear of building roof parapet defective and inward unitl eroded motor joints. provide over load protection at

    Sep 1, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 29, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Boiler

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Odor

    Nov 27, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 27, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 27, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 27, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 27, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 27, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2004 · Apt NA

    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
1913
Floors
6
Residential units
17
Building area
10,236 ft²
Lot area
2,125 ft²
Zoning
C6-1G
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
306 / 35
Assessed value
$774,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #109832, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.

Questions about 107 Hester Street

Who owns 107 Hester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yong Li Property LLC.

Does 107 Hester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.

Is 107 Hester Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 76% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 107 Hester Street built?

City records list 1913 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 107 Hester Street?

It has 17 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.