51 Hester Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00310-0034Map
Owner of record: Wan You, INC.
51 Hester Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 5 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Wan You, INC.. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 13 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 8
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 20
- 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 - 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 22, 2024
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.
Apr 1, 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.
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 - 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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 - 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 minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture present). at front areaway
Jul 25, 2018
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 6, 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 at 1st sty public hall.
Sep 28, 2017
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.
Sep 28, 2017
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
Sep 28, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the 1st sty public hall
Sep 28, 2017
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 25, 2016
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 1, 2015
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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 22
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
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-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 22, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 25, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2010
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 30, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. based on physical inspection of building bulkhead/boiler room;it was determined that gas fired hot water heater was removed and replaced w/a non-gas hot water storage tank.no permit on file
Mar 19, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.based on dob records their are no inspection on file for gas fired boiler installed inbulkhead boiler room. dob#1038866458 issued 6/18/2008 expired 6/18/09.
Mar 19, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Hazardous
No guard railing on hand railing no protection has been provied at stair openings at hallway from 2nd floor to 6th floor no hand railings provided at stairs from 4th fl to 6th floor no hand railing at steps to
May 16, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection for application # 103433777 as required during construction operation remedy:stop all work forthwith and provide plans
May 16, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to post contractor's sign as required during construction operation.sidewalk shed does not meet building code specification-in that no lights have been installed.remedy:1)provide contractor's sign.2)ins
Aug 5, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide guard railing, hand railing & protection for fl opening from 1st fl to roof as required during construction operation. remedy: stop all work other than to provide required protection forthwit
Aug 5, 2004 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection for application #103433777 as required by this department. remedy: stop all work andprovide plans.
Jun 30, 2004 · Penalty $130
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - General
Ventilation system
Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 5,751 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,034 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 310 / 34
- Assessed value
- $1,382,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #143208, last renewed Aug 3, 2023.
Questions about 51 Hester Street
Who owns 51 Hester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wan You, INC..
Does 51 Hester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 51 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 51 Hester Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 51 Hester Street?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.