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173 Hester Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

4
DOB Complaints
1
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
2
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 173 Hester Street

The 6-story, 30-unit building at 173 Hester Street in Chinatown, owned by Zhi Pan and constructed in 1910, has experienced several notable maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. The property has ongoing violations related to annual bedbug report filings (as of 2023-2024) and a recent ECB violation from September 2024 regarding improperly installed air conditioning units, with an associated penalty of $655. There is also a significant unresolved Department of Buildings violation from April 2023 concerning failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection.

Historical issues include an illegal steel porch construction violation from 2018, with a substantial penalty of $6,250, though this may be related to a different entity (116 MOTT ST CORP). The building has undergone multiple local law audits between 2018 and 2024, with varying outcomes including compliance inspections and Oath violations. A cluster of maintenance issues was reported in February 2022 involving emergency plumbing problems in sinks and bathtubs, as well as a refrigerator issue, though these complaints were subsequently closed.

The property has maintained a passing record on rodent inspections from 2018 through 2024, with one initial failure noted in March 2018. A mobile food vendor complaint was addressed by the Department of Health in 2021, though this appears unrelated to building conditions. The building received multiple permit issuances in December 2018 for plumbing and electrical work, with the permits still showing an "Issued" status.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 30
Year built 1910
Total area 21196 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
1
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 173 Hester St, New York, NY 10013
  • 116 Mott St, New York, NY 10013
  • 118 Mott St, New York, NY 10013

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173 Hester Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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173 Hester Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More 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 173 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
2022-02-152022-03-09Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyCLOSE
2022-02-152022-03-09Appliance-RefrigeratorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-02-152022-03-09Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 173 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
2024-04-01AOpenNoneNone(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
2023-03-15AOpenNoneNone(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
2022-02-15AOpenNoneNone(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
2021-04-01AOpenNoneNone(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 173 Hester Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2021-03-04 16:34Mobile Food VendorPermit/License/CertificateClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 173 Hester Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16771192024-09-09CLOSEDLocal Law Audits2024-09-12Oath Violation Served (2024-09-12)
15752192021-06-29CLOSEDLocal Law Audits2021-06-29Compliance Inspection Performed (2021-06-29)
15449422020-06-10CLOSEDLocal Law Audits2020-06-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-06-10)
14887572018-09-04CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2018-08-20Oath Violation Served (2018-09-07)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 173 Hester Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 173 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 173 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 173 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 173 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 173 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 173 Hester Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-09-1239124649MMJ GROUP HOLDINGS LLC C/OAT TIME OF INSPECTION AT MIXED USE BUILDING, OBSERVED SEVERAL A/C UNITS IN WINDOWS WITHOUT BRACKETS, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE; INSTALL BRACKETSTO SUPPORT A/C UNITSACTIVE655.0655.0
2018-08-2035344384P116 MOTT ST CORPWORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED:AT 1ST FL REAR OBSERVED A STEEL PORCH ERECTEDA REAR W/ STEP LEADING TO BASEMENT LEVEL REAR YARD. APPROX 10'X8' AND 100% COMPLETE. ALL WORK DONE W/O A PERMIT. REMEDY: OBTAIN ALL PERMITACTIVE6250.06250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 173 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 173 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 173 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 173 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 173 Hester Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 173 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 173 Hester Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 173 Hester Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 173 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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