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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 127
- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Sep 2, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 1st story
Jun 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Feb 25, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door , 1st story
Jan 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncaped radiator valve at public hall, 1st story
Dec 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the cornice at south and west facade , 6th story
Jun 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at west facade at cornice, 6th story
Jun 6, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the south facade at cornice, 6th story
Jun 6, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing skylight at bulkhead area at public hall, 6th story
Sep 28, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
Entire building
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
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
Entire building
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Oct 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Oct 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
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
Close - Heat/hot water
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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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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
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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
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
Entire building
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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.