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189 Hester Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

9
DOB Complaints
73
311 Housing Calls
63
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

82
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 82% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 189 Hester Street

189 Hester Street is a 5-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Bsp Hester LLC. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent complaint regarding heat/hot water issues submitted in February 2025. In Spring 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding various maintenance issues, including problems with windows, plumbing in bathtubs/showers and toilets, electrical outlets/switches, and paint/plaster conditions on walls and ceilings.

This cluster of complaints resulted in violations being issued for wall and ceiling paint/plaster conditions. The building has documented recurring issues with its heating system, evidenced by multiple service requests and violations related to boilers and hot water systems between 2021 and 2023, including active ECB violations from 2022 regarding backflow equipment, water pipes, and hot water heater registration. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of both ongoing and resolved violations, particularly concerning Unit 7, which was the subject of several 2024 violations requiring repairs to various kitchen and bathroom fixtures, including tiles, windows, cabinets, and paint conditions.

While there have been bedbug infestations reported in recent years (with the most recent annual report showing 0 infestations for 2023-2024), the building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2016, indicating generally good pest control conditions. Historical complaints from 2019-2022 suggest previous issues with illegal conversions and the use of hotel rooms in the residential building, though these matters appear to have been resolved. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with many being certified as corrected, though some recent violations remain active as of the last inspection dates.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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189 Hester Street Report Contents

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189 Hester Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 20% of buildings in Little Italy.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1900
Total area 7731 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

9
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
63
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
73
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
45
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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189 Hester Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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189 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 189 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
2025-02-152025-02-16Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-312024-06-05Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-312024-06-05Plumbing-Bathtub/showerNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-312024-06-05Plumbing-ToiletEmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-312024-06-05Door/window-Window PaneEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 189 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
2024-11-07CCloseNone2§ 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-29BCloseNone7§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE LOWER SASH WINDOW AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-19T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-29BCloseNone7§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD COUNTER TOP SINK BASE CABINET AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-19T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-29BCloseNone7§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-19T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-29ACloseNone7§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE LOWER SASH WINDOW AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 189 Hester Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-15 00:38HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-05-31 15:06PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2024-05-31 15:06DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW PANEClosedHPD
2024-05-31 15:06PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2024-05-31 15:06PLUMBINGTOILETClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 189 Hester Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15962662022-03-29CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2022-03-29Oath Violation Served (2022-03-30)
15792242021-08-11CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2021-08-11Oath Violation Served (2021-08-11)
15728722021-06-02CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2021-06-02Oath Violation Served (2021-06-02)
15557102020-10-17CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2022-08-29Vacate Order Fully Rescinded (2022-08-29)
15276512019-11-13CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2019-11-13Oath Violation Served (2019-11-13)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 189 Hester Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2021-09-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 907307462023-01-24
2021-03-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 904609472021-07-23
2021-03-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 904609432021-07-23
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 189 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 189 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
2023-12-061102022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-022202021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-023302020-11-012021-10-31
2021-01-052222019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 189 Hester Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-08-26InitialPassed
2023-06-02InitialPassed
2022-03-23InitialPassed
2019-09-16InitialPassed
2019-03-05InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 189 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 189 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 189 Hester Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-03-2939059099ZBSD HESTER LLCBACKFLOW LEAKING ,REPLACE SMOKEPIPE ROTTING,HEADER LEAKING,NO COMBUSTION AIR,CORRECT SUPPORT FOR WATER PIPES,MISSING SPILL SWITCH,MISSING CHECK VALVE AFTER FEEDER,SEPERATE PRESSURETROLS, CORRECT VIOLATIONS ANDACTIVE3125.02815.0
2022-03-2939059100RBSD HESTER LLCHOT WATER HEATER WITH H STAMP AND OVER 350,000 BTUS NOT REGISTERED MAKE A.O. SMITH MODEL HW670 BTUS 670,0000 SERIAL#FO508424, MAINTAIN BOILER; CORRECT VIOLATION & SEND IN CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONACTIVE3125.02815.0
2021-08-1135587459RBSD HESTER LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/THE DEPT OF BLDGS. RESPONDENT FAILED TO COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER TO CORRECTTHE VIOLATING CONDITIONS & FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION FOR VIO#35546702RRESOLVE1280.00.0
2021-08-1135587453XBSD HESTER LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/THE DEPT OF BLDGS. RESPONDENT FAILED TO COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER TO CORRECTTHE VIOLATING CONDITIONS & FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION FOR VIO#35546708HRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-08-1135587454HBSD HESTER LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/THE DEPT OF BLDGS. RESPONDENT FAILED TO COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER TO CORRECTTHE VIOLATING CONDITIONS & FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION FOR VIO#35546707XRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 189 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 189 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 189 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 189 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 189 Hester Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 189 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 189 Hester Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 189 Hester Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 189 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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