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48 Hester Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

20
DOB Complaints
9
311 Housing Calls
19
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 48 Hester Street

48 Hester Street is a 9-story, 35-unit Class A residential building constructed in 1990, currently owned by May Mui. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most concerning being multiple active violations for the failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections from 2020-2024, showing ongoing regulatory non-compliance.

In 2024, there was a notable pattern of plumbing-related complaints, including water supply issues and bathtub/shower problems, though these were ultimately closed without violations being found. The building has also faced periodic heating problems, with a notable complaint in October 2022 regarding hot water issues affecting Apartment 2B. Historical data reveals various safety and maintenance concerns, including fire escape inspection in July 2021 and multiple door-related violations identified in April 2024 concerning self-closing doors in compactor areas and stairwells.

The property has had three instances of reported rat activity in inspections between 2023-2025, though the most recent (April 2025) inspection showed a passing result. While bedbug reports have shown zero infestations across all reporting periods from 2019 to 2024, the building has had recurring issues with garbage/recycling storage and signage, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints. Additional concerns were raised through Department of Buildings inspections regarding sidewalk shed compliance in 2023, as well as several serious boiler-related violations in 2020 that indicated hazardous conditions requiring immediate correction, though some of these were resolved with penalties.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 35
Year built 1990
Total area 26564 sq ft
Floors 9
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

20
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
19
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
9
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
9
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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48 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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48 Hester Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 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 48 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
2024-01-282024-04-24Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-282024-04-24Flooring/stairs-FloorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-202024-04-24Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2021-07-022022-10-06Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-10-032022-10-06Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 48 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
2024-04-23CCloseNoneNone§ 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 LATCH SET AT DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 9th STORYNone
2024-04-23CCloseNoneNone§ 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 LATCH SET AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO PUBLIC HALL STAIR '' A '' AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYNone
2024-04-23CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING SCREW INSTALLED ABOVE LATCHSET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOORNone
2024-04-23BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO PUBLIC HALL STAIR '' A '' AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-23BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT HOPPER DOOR AT CHUTE AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 9th STORY2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 48 Hester Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-02-20 19:46PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2024-01-28 18:36PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2024-01-28 18:36FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2022-10-03 19:07HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2021-07-13 04:10SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 48 Hester Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16586212024-01-22CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-01-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-01-23)
16584292024-01-19CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-01-21Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-01-22)
16582412024-01-17CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-01-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-01-18)
16355502023-04-29CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2023-05-01Oath Violation Served (2023-05-01)
16330592023-04-03CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2023-04-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-04-03)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 48 Hester Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 907916112023-10-20
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 48 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 48 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
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-220002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-06-290002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-070002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 48 Hester Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-04InitialPassed
2024-11-26CompliancePassed
2024-10-04InitialRat Activity
2024-04-03InitialPassed
2023-10-05InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 48 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 48 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 48 Hester Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-05-0139515976HANDAMIO SCAFFOLDING LLCAT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED AT EXPO#1-4 OBSERVED AT EXPO#4 THE MISSING HORIZONTAL BRASS AT THE SIDEWALK SHEDRESOLVE1250.00.0
2023-04-0435662310XANDAMIO SCAFFOLDING LLCPEDESTRIAN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS.OBSERVED A SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED AT EXP1&4 OF A 9 STORY BUILDING.SIDEWALK SHED IS MISSING REFLECTIVE TAPE/PAINT AT POSTS ADJACENT TO BOTH SIDES OF DRIVEWARESOLVE2400.00.0
2021-05-0335558612LCONDO BOARD MANAGERFAILURE TO MAINTAIN.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SIDE WALK SHED IN PLACE 1)MISSING PARAPET PANEL 2) SOME COVERS MISSING.BOLT.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH CODE-MAINTAIN.RESOLVE2400.00.0
2020-05-1439022282HKWOKWAH HOUSE CONDOAOSMITH BOILER MODELHW520300 WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT A PERMIT. ACQUIRE A PERMIT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW AOSMITH &SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONRESOLVE6250.06250.0
2020-05-1439022280YKWOKWAH HOUSE CONDOHYDROTHERM MODULAR BOILER CARBONIZED; IMPROPER COMBUSTION. BOILER SHELL EXPOSED. FRESH AIR VENT NOT FIRE RATED. DEBRIS IN BOILER ROOM. DO NOT OPERATE BOILER UNTIL ALL HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ARE IMMEDIATELY CORRECACTIVE6250.06250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 48 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 48 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 48 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 48 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 48 Hester Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 48 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 48 Hester Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 48 Hester Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 48 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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