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59 Hester Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00310-0038Map

Owner of record: Wai Kwong Tao Tak Temple

59 Hester Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 4 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Wai Kwong Tao Tak Temple. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 4 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 · 12

  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture present). at front areaway

    Jul 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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 at front areaway

    Jun 8, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of entrance door at front sealed shut 5sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jul 31, 1984 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of entrance door at front sealed shut 3sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Jul 31, 1984 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 frame missing.

    Jul 31, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close

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 (S9)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
4
Building area
5,700 ft²
Lot area
1,500 ft²
Zoning
C6-2
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
310 / 38
Assessed value
$1,186,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #103296, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.

Questions about 59 Hester Street

Who owns 59 Hester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wai Kwong Tao Tak Temple.

Does 59 Hester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 59 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 59 Hester Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 59 Hester Street?

It has 4 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.