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185 Hester Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

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DOB Complaints
3
311 Housing Calls
2
Housing Violations
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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 185 Hester Street

185 Hester Street, a 4-story, 21-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900, has experienced several notable events in recent years under the ownership of BSP Hester LLC. The building currently has three open violations as of May 2023, including an obstruction of fire escape egress with flower pots on the 2nd story balcony and defective self-closing doors in apartment 3R.

The property had multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2021-2023, though recent filings from 2023-2024 indicate zero infested units. Significant past violations include a cluster of ECB violations from 2018-2020 regarding unauthorized commercial use of the first floor, including operation as an unlicensed physical treatment establishment, which resulted in penalties totaling $11,250. There were also violations related to fire stopping issues and unauthorized construction work in 2018, though these have since been resolved.

The building has undergone regular rodent inspections from 2017-2024, consistently passing all inspections, and there were several indoor air quality complaints in 2021. More recently, a ventilation-related indoor air quality complaint from August 2021 remains in progress. The property has demonstrated compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements since 2022, with no reported infestations in the past three reporting periods, and has maintained a passing record in multiple rodent inspections over the years.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 21
Year built 1900
Total area 8845 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
2
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
3
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
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Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
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Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
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Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 185 Rear Hester St, New York, NY 10013
  • 185 Hester St, New York, NY 10013
  • 185 Rear Hester St, New York, NY 10013
  • 185 Hester St, New York, NY 10013

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185 Hester Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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185 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 185 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 185 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
2023-05-26BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 2ND STORY BALCONY, FRONT STACKNone
2023-05-19COpenNone3R§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2023-03-29ACloseNoneNone(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
2022-03-08ACloseNoneNone(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
2021-04-16ACloseNoneNone(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 185 Hester Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2021-08-19 16:41Indoor Air QualityHuman FecesClosedDOHMH
2021-08-17 09:52RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2021-08-04 16:58Indoor Air QualityVentilationIn ProgressDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 185 Hester Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 185 Hester Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 185 Hester Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 185 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
2024-12-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-060002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-030002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 185 Hester Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-08-26InitialPassed
2023-06-02InitialPassed
2022-03-23InitialPassed
2021-08-26InitialPassed
2019-09-16InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 185 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 185 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 185 Hester Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-06-2635670039HBSD HESTER LLCILLEGAL USE IN A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. UNLICENSED PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENT, A PROHIBITED USE PER ZR 12-10, OPERATING IN A C6-2G ON 1ST FLOOR. NOTED: A MASSEUSE OFFERED TO PERFORM FULL BODY MASSAGE AT A RRESOLVE0.00.0
2023-06-2635670038XBSD HESTER LLCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING RECORDS. ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED: AT 1ST FLOOR LEVEL CONVERTED/OCCUPIED AS PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENT WITH 3 ROOMS DIVIDED BY CURTAINS, OILRESOLVE2500.02500.0
2020-01-1835515819ZBSD HESTER LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN VIO#39000470H ISSUED ON 09/28/18 AND/OR FILE A COFC PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FAIKURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NO FIRESTOPPING AS PER BRESOLVE1562.00.0
2019-12-0935513920YBSD HESTER LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39000470H ISSUED ON 9/28/18 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01.NO C OF C ON FILE.REM:COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A CRESOLVE1562.00.0
2019-10-2935431529MBSD HESTER LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39000470H ISSUED ON 9/28/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.NO C/OF/O COMPLY.REMEDY:CORESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 185 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 185 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 185 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

The table below shows tax and water liens for 185 Hester Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 185 Hester Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 185 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 185 Hester Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 185 Hester Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 185 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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