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
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 · 73
- 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bin at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at all stories at public hall
Feb 25, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly., 1st story
Mar 11, 2020
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.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 11, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes , construction material at 1sty. at public hall, 6th story
Nov 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes and garbage bags at public hall, 1st story
Nov 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - 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 aggragate required.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice southeast & northeast corner front at roof.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material etc presently at 1st & 2 sty public hall.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs landings floors all stys public hall.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retard ceiling & walls all stys public hall.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls all stys public hall.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide approved wire screen below skylight at stair bulkhead to roof.
Aug 31, 1999
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.
Aug 31, 1999
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.