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61 Hester Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00310-0040Map

Owner of record: 34 Ludlow Realty LLC

61 Hester Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 34 Ludlow Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 127 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
127
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
246

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 2, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
11
About 55% of the building's 20 apartments
Down from 14 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 127

  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 12

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 12

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north , south walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 7

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 7

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 7

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 7

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Sep 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 19, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 19

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jan 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at fire escape window. in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement

    Feb 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jan 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncaped radiator valve at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the cornice at south and west facade , 6th story

    Jun 22, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all componets at all balconies at all stories at south at 1st fire escape from east

    Jun 6, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at west facade at cornice, 6th story

    Jun 6, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing safety cover at electrical junction box at east at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jun 6, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing safety cover at electrical junction box at east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jun 6, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all componets at all balconies at all stories at north at 1st fire escape from east

    Jun 6, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the south facade at cornice, 6th story

    Jun 6, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing skylight at bulkhead area at public hall, 6th story

    Sep 28, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 6th story

    Jul 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and east walls at public hall, 6th story

    Jul 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 9, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39026799z issued on 08/12/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.

    Oct 8, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed ceiling stucco at 1st floor & 6th floor level in state of disrepair condition with deteriorated, cracks & water marks. also observed ceiling plywood exposed with water damage & st

    Aug 12, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. noted at cellar has been erected full height partition for 2pc bathroom and has been converted to kitchen for restaurant use with electrical oven and cooler. commercial sink has been inst

    Oct 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. noted: cellar has been converted to kitchen for commercial use for restaurant with electrical oven, cooler(room

    Oct 11, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building.noted:found spalling of (mortar)near 4th floor along exposures 1 and 4.(eaves)at roof and ground floor deteriorated & rotted.and air conditioning units installed throughout building

    Jul 28, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Oac sign on display w/o a permit. (ntsf, etc) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 28, 2012 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Oac sign prohibited in c6-2 district. (ntsf, etc) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 28, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Oac sign on display w/o a permit. (ntsf, etc) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 28, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Oac sign prohibited in c6-2 district. (ntsf, etc) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 28, 2012 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Property owner acting as oac failed to obtain oac registration # whileengaging in the outdoor ad business. (ntsf, etc) remedy: remove illegal signs/register.

    Aug 28, 2012

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Oac sign on display w/o a permit. (ntsf, etc) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 28, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Oac sign prohibited in c6-2 district. (ntsf, etc) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 28, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obtain oac registration # while engaging in the outdoor ad business. (ntsf,etc) remedy: remove illegal signs/register.

    Aug 28, 2012

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Sec.27-277.exhaust terminates within 10ft of residential window.exhaust fan.at rear of restaurant terminator into under court.note:coffee shop at ground level.rs 131-2-3-4.remedy:extend to proper height or disc

    Apr 9, 2008 · Penalty $200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 28, 2024 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Jan 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Jan 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1915
Floors
6
Residential units
20
Building area
14,898 ft²
Lot area
3,263 ft²
Zoning
C6-2
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
310 / 40
Assessed value
$1,331,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #112312, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 61 Hester Street

Who owns 61 Hester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 34 Ludlow Realty LLC.

Does 61 Hester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 127 housing violations at this property.

Is 61 Hester Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 55% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 61 Hester Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 61 Hester Street?

It has 20 residential units and 24 units in total.

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