49 Hester Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00310-7501Map

49 Hester Street is a condominium built in 1903 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Hester Properties Co. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2021.

HPD violations: 3
DOB violations: 37
ECB violations: 5
HPD complaints: 11

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Apr 1, 2021

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 · 3

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
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 required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Sep 29, 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

DOB building violations · 37

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
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 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 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active

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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 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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

Class - 2
Unable to gain access to apt 2b. certificate of correction not submitted for class 1 failure to maintain violation #35690209j issued on 4/16/2025 for required class "j" fire alarm system., file a certificate of
Feb 3, 2026 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. department of buildings records indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. at time of inspection
Apr 16, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide the required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc1018.1; bc 1021.1(2014), bc 1006.3(2022) and 27-366 for transient use
Apr 16, 2025 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per, bc 903.2 and 27-954for transient use at apartment 2b. remedy: discontinue illegal occupan
Apr 16, 2025 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide the required class "j" fire alarm system for transient use at apartment 2b. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 16, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt BDL27A
Open
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt BDL27A
Open
Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt BDL27A
Open
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close
General
Locks
Sep 6, 2013 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 9
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 8, 2005 · Apt 4
Close

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Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 4
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Condominium (RM)
Year built: 1903
Floors: 5
Residential units: 8
Building area: 4,607 ft²
Lot area: 1,034 ft²
Zoning: C6-2
Community board: 103
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 310 / 7501
Assessed value: $1,507,498
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #132230, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 49 Hester Street

Who owns 49 Hester Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hester Properties Co.

Does 49 Hester Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.

Is 49 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 49 Hester Street built?

City records list 1903 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 49 Hester Street?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

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