117 Hester Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00306-0040Map

117 Hester Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 6 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is 117 Hester Realty,. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2017.

HPD violations: 10
DOB violations: 12
ECB violations: 20
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jun 12, 2017

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 · 10

BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans at public hall, 1st story
Jun 12, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
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
Mar 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
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 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked
Mar 8, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Mar 8, 2017
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 - missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
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.
Mar 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable eye and hasp at scuttle cover at roof
Mar 8, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #140629158 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit
Aug 7, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #140592302 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit
Aug 7, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed

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Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade facade optional
Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional
Jul 1, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 20

Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents. noted:non conforming work to approved plans #120590832. missing windows on plans,partition in kitchen next to sink,closing of staircase door opening det
Feb 22, 2012
Resolve
Class - 1
Work without a permit. work noted: 7th floor having erected full height partitions to increase count of rooms for total 8 sro's (class b units) all work completed without first obtaining permits. remedy stop
Dec 6, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted: on 7th floor obstructed access to front and rear fire escape stairs by placed in front of windows beds 7th, 6th floors public staircase obstructed by trash
Dec 6, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. noted: 7th floor converted into 8 sro's-class b units contrary to c of o#102875304 dated 10/18/2001 which indicates 1 class "a" apartment.
Dec 6, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
(bc 1001.4) inadequate exits for existing structures- failure to provide two means of egress from room or space where required. noted 7th floor class "a" apt converted into 8 class "b" units(sro's)w/o providing
Dec 6, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
(bc903.2.7) failure to provide an automatic sprinkler system: noted: 7th floor converted into 8 sros without providing automatic sprinklerssystem for rooms.remedy:provide sprinkler system.
Dec 6, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
(bc907.2.8) failure to provide fire alarm system. noted: 7th floor converted into 8 sro's without providing fire alarm system. remedy:provide fire alarm system
Dec 6, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulations
Nov 21, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the dept.noted:violation written based upon no records of correction to prior ecb # 34482329l work w/o permit. remedy:comply w/ an order of the dept.
Feb 24, 2007 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of the department to correct violating conditions of vo #34482329l for work w/o permit.no permits.remedy:comply w/commissioners order to obtain permit.
Oct 19, 2006 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
No access. noted: viol written based upon no records of correction. n o plumbing, no construction permit on dob records. remedy: comply w/ commissioner order & contact boro office for re- inspection.
Jun 17, 2006
Resolve
Hazardous
Noted: 7th floor occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificateof occupancy #102875364 dated oct. 18,2001 indicating 7th floor permissible use one apartment. presently 7th floor has 2 apartments designat
Jul 1, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Noted: 7th floor-erected partitions splitting one class "a" and creating 2 class "a" apartments (7a & 7b) including plumbing gas lines, water supply & waste lines for kitchen & bathrooms: apt 7a(3 bedrooms, kit
Jul 1, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building.facade issues:-1)missing metal brackets for a.c. units supports on the south,west and east elevation.remedy:make area safe,install metal brackets under a.c. units in facad
May 10, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit- work noted installed partitions and two rated doors at the sixthfloor apartment to create two units out of one without obtaining permits and approvals. occupancy contrary to that allowed
Apr 7, 2004 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection or exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file
Nov 21, 2003 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department if buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file
Sep 24, 2003 · Penalty $1,750
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterio of bldg facade issues 1 loose flower pots on fire escape 6fl landing remedy make area safe remove loose flower pots and all objects on fire escape
Aug 13, 2003 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to c of o or building dept records. noted: c of o # 102875364 indicate occpancy by 1 apt on 3rd flr contary to c of o the 3rd floor is arranged as occupied by 2 apartments. remedy: amend c of
Jun 16, 2003 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round techinical report:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtences as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the dept of bldg rules and regualtions.remedy:file the required
Mar 3, 2003 · Penalty $700
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (S5)
Year built: 1900
Floors: 7
Residential units: 6
Building area: 10,751 ft²
Lot area: 1,735 ft²
Zoning: C6-1G
Community board: 103
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 306 / 40
Assessed value: $1,293,750
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #140656, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 117 Hester Street

Who owns 117 Hester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 117 Hester Realty,.

Does 117 Hester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 117 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 117 Hester Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 117 Hester Street?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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