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55 Hester Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

6
DOB Complaints
0
311 Housing Calls
1
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

98
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 98% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 55 Hester Street

55 Hester Street, an 11-story altered commercial Class A building built in 1940 and containing 27 units, is owned by Kim Tsoi and located in Chinatown. The building has experienced several notable issues over the past five years, most significantly with its scaffolding and sidewalk shed safety, evidenced by multiple complaints and active ECB violations in 2024 and 2023 regarding inadequate midrails, debris net maintenance, and non-conforming construction.

The property has also faced ongoing administrative challenges, including active violations for failing to file the required FISP technical reports for cycles 8B and 9B, and not displaying the mandated energy efficiency score. While there were earlier concerns about illegal conversions and transient use of units between 2018-2019, these issues appear to have been resolved. The building has maintained a generally positive record in recent years regarding pest control, with no documented bedbug infestations since 2021, as evidenced by consistent "0" counts in bedbug reporting from 2021-2025.

Regular rodent inspections conducted between 2019 and 2025 have all resulted in "Passed" ratings, indicating effective pest management. The property has demonstrated compliance with some housing maintenance code requirements, though it has faced periodic violations for bedbug report filings between 2021 and 2024. Notably, there is an open Class B violation from 2018 related to inadequate front entrance lighting that persists to date.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 27
Year built 1940
Total area 21794 sq ft
Floors 11
Tax Abatements None
Building Class COMMERCIAL ALTERED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
1
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
0
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
7
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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55 Hester Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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55 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 55 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 55 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
2024-04-01ACloseNoneNone(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
2021-04-01ACloseNoneNone(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
2018-07-25BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS AS REQUIRED(LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT). AT FRONT AREAWAYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 55 Hester Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 55 Hester Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16570272024-01-03CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2024-01-24Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2024-01-25)
16381032023-05-30CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2023-05-31Oath Violation Served (2023-05-31)
15126392019-06-11CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2019-06-10Oath Violation Served (2019-06-11)
15126402019-06-11CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2019-06-10Oath Violation Served (2019-06-11)
15059952019-04-01CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2019-04-01Oath Violation Served (2019-04-01)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 55 Hester Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9B TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2023
2021-04-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2019-06-26V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION999999 PD INV#621283292019-10-03
2019-06-25V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 55 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 55 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
2025-07-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-10-020002021-11-012022-10-31
2023-02-280002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-12-290002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-06-140002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 55 Hester Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-30InitialPassed
2025-01-06InitialPassed
2024-07-02InitialPassed
2024-01-03InitialPassed
2023-07-10InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 55 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 55 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 55 Hester Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-01-0339524488NCONTRACTOR INC BULLS EYEOBSERVED SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD TOP OF SWS EXP1AND4 MISSING MIDRAILS THROUGHOUT SCAFFOLD,DEBRIS NET NOT MAINTAIN,INADEQUATE PLATFORMS LEVELS CORNER OF EXP1AND4 WITH NO GUARDRAIL SYSTEM IN PLACE CREATE HAZARD TO WORACTIVE625.0625.0
2023-05-3139517213ZBULLS EYE CONTRACTOR INCTIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AND ERECTED SIDEWALK SHED AND SUPPORTED SCAFFOLDING AT BUILDINGS EXPOSURE 1 WITH VALID PERMITS, SUMMONS ISSUED FOR OTHER THAN COMPLAINT. SIDEWALK SHED NOT CONFORMING TO ACCEPTED DRAWACTIVE1280.01280.0
2019-06-1035425464J55 HESTER CONDOMINIUMFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITIED IN NOV#35405918R. REMEDY: FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.RESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-06-1035425465L88 HESTER CONSTRUCTION LLFAILURE TO COMPLU WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV#35405917P. REMEDY: FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.RESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-04-0135405917P88 HESTER CONSTRUCTION LLPERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT RESIDENTIALPURPOSES. COFO #104887936 INDICATES BUILDING TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED ASA CLASS"A" MULTIPLE DWELLING. NOTW APT $6A AT 6TH FLOOR IS USED/CONVERRESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 55 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 55 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 55 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 55 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 55 Hester Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 55 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 55 Hester Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 55 Hester Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 55 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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