53 Hester Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00310-0035Map
Owner of record: Hester Alliance Properties, LLC.
53 Hester Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2013 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 10 residential units across 11 floors. The owner of record is Hester Alliance Properties, LLC.. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on June 16, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 29
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 6
- 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 16, 2025
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 17, 2024
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.
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 10, 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.
Mar 10, 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 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 16
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 21, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 8, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 2, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 2, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 2, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 6, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 5, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 29
- Class - 2
Permanent dweller used/converted for other than permanent residential purposes,c of o #10485412z indicates building to be illegally approvedas class"a" multiple dwelling.new second floor apartment used/converte
Jan 3, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at second floor apt.(class j)remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jan 3, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings fore violating conditions cited innov#3540516j.remedy:file a certificate of correction.
Jan 3, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway . noted interior staircase "a" at 6th floor ,5th floor and 3rd floor is partially obstructed with garbage bags metal and wooden rack and extra waste
Mar 19, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Fail to provide approved construction documents site safety plan. noted: active job site. site safety plan missing most pages: page available out of 10. swo issued pursuant to 28-207.2 & posted at premises.
Jan 6, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment of temporary cons(no guardrail)as noted:@ time of insp on an active cons site observed @ 3fl exp1 & around elevator opening & staircase opening exp2 failure to ins
Jul 14, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.7 failure to provode pe approved structural design drawing.as noted:@ time of insp @ an active cons site.observe cantiliver balcony @ exp1&3.failure to provide pe approved structural design drawing for con
Jul 14, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and prop affected by const.@ time of insp observ active nb under const cmu block & steel const.bldg currently @ 2nd fl.adjoining prop courtyard has not been protected @ expo 3 &
Jul 8, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not comform to approved const docs & or ammend.time of my insp observed active jobsite steel has been erected for super structure site safety plan is only approved for excavation and foundation phase
Apr 3, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.1.2 failure to comply w/ nyc fire code-no fire safety managers asrequired.@ the time of insp observed-work in progress for proposed 2 story bldg-apx.5 workers on site.two of the workers doing welding & gri
Apr 3, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 2
3301.7 failure to provide p.e approved design drawing as noted:@ time of inspection at an active construction site,observe @ cellar level an opening approx. 1'wide x 50' in length in the mat slab for sewer pipe
Mar 18, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
28-116.2.3 failure to provide an adequate inspection program tr-2 & tr-3.as noted:@ time of inspection at an active construction site observed foundation walls are completed.failure to provide an adequate inspe
Mar 18, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3303.4.1. maintenance - tripping hazards. at time of inspection observed public sidewalk located in front of job site broken, cracked & loose pcs of concrete, dirt & rocks. approx 16' of sidewalk located
Feb 22, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection. note:construction site fence erected under permit #104854123-01-eq-fn issued on 8/8/13 and expires on 8/8/14 does not comply with local law
Sep 30, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
28-105.11(misc)fail to post work permit on const or demo site in a conspicous location(s) noted:@ time of insp observed open graded lot behind const fence.observed no new current valid permit for fence provided
Feb 11, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to provide & post required sign(s) @ job pursuant to subsection.noted @ time of insp pobserved open vacant lot behind const fence.posted contractor/owner sign not to bldg code contractor sign must provide
Feb 11, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Wrk w/o permit expired fence permit @ the time of my insp no activity on site. & 8ft plywood const fence erected & in place. a search of dobrecords shows fence permit has been expired. 11-29-09 permit#104854123
Dec 30, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide/post signs at job site pursuant to subsection. as noted: at time of inspection at above site observed that construction fence erected & permits are posted but there is no contractor sign prov
Nov 9, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post permit for work at premises.noted:upon inspection no fence permit posted on fence.remedy:post permit. post on fence.
Sep 9, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Expired permit. noted: fence at above location in place. fn permit hasexpired on 12.31.07. remedy: renew permit.
Jun 4, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Expired permit. noted: part of bldg and debris on site. dm permit has expired on 6.2.08. remedy: stop all demo work. renew permit.
Jun 4, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Mechanical demo w/o permit. noted: roof collapsed yesterday. stop workissued except to remove debris. excavator is used to demolish rest of bldg at time of inspection rear wall was being removed w/machine (8am)
Nov 6, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public & property during demolition operation. noted: bldg roof collapsed yesterday excavator crossed sidewalk to entersite sidewalk damage indentation approx 12" deep gate swing on to
Nov 6, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No dot permit posted. (crossing sidewalk) noted: excavator crossed sidewalk & loaded container at street w/debris & there is no dot permit posted. remedy: post dot permit as per code.
Nov 6, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No dot permit posted (place container on street). noted: container placed on street to remove debris & there is no dot permit posted. remedy: post dot permit as per code.
Nov 6, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No permit posted. (closing sidewalk). noted: bldg demolished excavatorused to remove debris. the tracks move back & forth on sidewalk causing damage w/each movement. permission given to close sidewalk. remedy:
Nov 6, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to carry out demolition operation in a safe & proper manner. noted: stop work order in effect except for debris removal while investigation is in progress. excavator was taken on 1st floor w/o any
Nov 6, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to carry out demolition operation in a safe and proper manner.noted: demo at roof air conditioner below roof not removed electrical fixtures with glass still in place. gas service not cut off. bldg roof
Nov 5, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Sec. 27-127. failure to remove glass. noted: bldg roof collapsed during demolition, electrical fixtures w/glass still in place, glass at 1stfloor front collapsed leaving sharp edges. remedy: stop all work. make
Nov 5, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D3)
- Year built
- 2013
- Floors
- 11
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 15,376 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,188 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 310 / 35
- Assessed value
- $2,533,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #144725, last renewed Oct 30, 2025.
Questions about 53 Hester Street
Who owns 53 Hester Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hester Alliance Properties, LLC..
Does 53 Hester Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 53 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 53 Hester Street built?
City records list 2013 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 53 Hester Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.