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161 Hester Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

1
DOB Complaints
5
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 161 Hester Street

161 Hester Street is a 4-story, 3-unit old law tenement building located in Chinatown, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Jenny Lam. The building has demonstrated consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements over the past five years, with no infestation cases reported between 2020 and 2024, including the most recent filings for the period ending October 31, 2024.

Regular rodent inspections have been conducted annually since 2016, with all inspections resulting in passing grades, indicating effective pest management. The building has experienced several mobile food vendor-related complaints in recent years, with the most recent issues reported in early 2024 regarding insects/pests, and earlier complaints in 2022 concerning garbage and permit/license matters, all involving the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

While these complaints were processed and closed, they may indicate periodic challenges with local food vendors in the vicinity. A notable housing maintenance code violation was recorded in March 2023 regarding the filing of annual bedbug reports, though this appears to be an administrative issue rather than a health concern, and was marked as closed. Additionally, a complaint regarding unauthorized work in a multiple dwelling unit was investigated in June 2023, but no violations were found at the time of inspection.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Chinatown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1920
Total area 4605 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
5
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
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.

Included Addresses

  • 73 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10013
  • 161 Hester St, New York, NY 10013

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161 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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161 Hester Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not 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 161 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 161 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
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone(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
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 161 Hester Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-01-29 20:54Mobile Food VendorInsects / PestsClosedDOHMH
2024-01-14 17:07Mobile Food VendorInsects / PestsClosedDOHMH
2023-11-23 01:21Mobile Food VendorFood Source/ProtectionIn ProgressDOHMH
2022-08-09 10:43Mobile Food VendorPermit/License/CertificateIn ProgressDOHMH
2022-08-02 19:45Mobile Food VendorGarbageIn ProgressDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 161 Hester Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16419992023-06-29CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-06-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-06-29)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 161 Hester Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 161 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 161 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
2024-12-040002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-030002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-140002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-280002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 161 Hester Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

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

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 161 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 161 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 161 Hester Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 161 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 161 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 161 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 161 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 161 Hester Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 161 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.

DateTypeResult
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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 161 Hester Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 161 Hester Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 161 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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