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188 Hester Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

3
DOB Complaints
0
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 188 Hester Street

188 Hester Street is a 16-unit, 4-story old-law tenement building located in Little Italy, owned by Lorraine Donofrio and dating back to 1900. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug control compliance, with all reports from 2021 through the current period showing zero infested or eradicated units.

Rodent inspections have generally yielded positive results, though there was one incident of rat activity in June 2024. The property has experienced recurring issues with unauthorized commercial uses in the ground floor space, particularly during 2020-2023, when it was occupied by unauthorized "foot spa" establishments offering massage services.

These violations resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board citations, with penalties up to $1,250, though most were ultimately resolved without outstanding balances. The building's violation history also includes two bedbug reporting violations in early 2022, though these appear to have been resolved, as subsequent filings have been complete and compliant. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 and various other inspections have generally been passed, suggesting improved conditions in recent years, with the most recent Bedbug report submission in December 2024 showing no infestations for the current reporting period.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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188 Hester Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Little Italy.

Building Characteristics

Total units 16
Year built 1900
Total area 7644 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
0
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 188 Hester St, New York, NY 10013
  • 188 Front Hester St, New York, NY 10013
  • 188 Rear Hester St, New York, NY 10013
  • 188 Hester St, New York, NY 10013
  • 188 Front Hester St, New York, NY 10013
  • 188 Rear Hester St, New York, NY 10013

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188 Hester Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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188 Hester Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 188 Hester Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 188 Hester Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2022-03-08ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2022-02-15ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 188 Hester Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 188 Hester Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16388732023-06-06CLOSEDAdult Establishment2023-06-15Oath Violation Served (2023-06-16)
16203632022-10-15CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2022-10-17No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-10-17)
15321402019-12-30CLOSEDAdult Establishment2020-10-23Oath Violation Served (2020-10-26)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 188 Hester Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 188 Hester Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 188 Hester Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-110002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-110002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-110002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-040002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 188 Hester Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-03InitialPassed
2024-12-04InitialPassed
2024-07-08CompliancePassed
2024-06-06InitialRat Activity
2023-12-04InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 188 Hester Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 188 Hester Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 188 Hester Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-06-1535669921RLORBERN REALTY CORPILLEGAL USE IN A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.UNLICENSED PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENT,A PROHIBITED USE PER ZR 12-10,OPERATING IN A C6-2G ON GROUND FLOOR NOTED A MASSEUSE OFFERED TO PERFORM A FULL BODY MASSAGE AT A RRESOLVE1250.00.0
2023-06-1535669920PLORBERN REALTY CORPOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY NO#M000045723.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED:AT 1ST FLOOR CONVERTED/OCCUPIED AS YUANSHI FEET SPA INC WITH 4 MASSAGE ROOMS,MASSAGE TABLES,OILS,TOWELS AND URESOLVE0.00.0
2020-10-2335489415XLORBERN REALTY CORPOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY D.O.B RECORD. ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED:AT 1ST FL STORE CONVERTED/OCCUPIED AS "YAM MAY FOOT SPA INC" W/ 3 MASSAGE ROOMS W/O B.S.A APPROVAL. CONVERTED/OCCUPIED AS ADULT PHYSICRESOLVE1250.00.0
2020-10-2335489416HLORBERN REALTY CORPZR 73-36 AT 1ST FLOOR OCCUPIED AS AN ADULT PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTABLISHMENT AND PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT B.S.A. APPROVAL AS PER ZR 12-10. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCYRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-10-2335489417JLORBERN REALTY CORPWORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED:AT 1ST FL LEVEL ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS WALLS TO CREATE 3 MASSAGE ROOMS. INSTALLED ELECTRICAL WIRES FOR LIGHTS AND OUTLETS. INSTALLED WATER LINE AND WASTE LINE FOR KITCHEN SINK.RESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 188 Hester Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 188 Hester Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 188 Hester Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 188 Hester Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 188 Hester Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 188 Hester Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 188 Hester Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 188 Hester Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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