Manhattan · Block 203 · Lot 17 · 10013

140 Hester Street

6 floors · 31,000 sq ft · built 1910 · class HR · owner of record: Bowery 88 Llc

66open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
25HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
187dto Energy and water benchmarking

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 31,000 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 187 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 187 days
Annual filing
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 2 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1162 days
Next cycle year 2029
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-06-01 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (8)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jun 20, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING FACADE. EXCESSIVE SPALLING MASONRY AND LOOSE PAINT WERE OBSERVED AT MULTIPLE STORIES THROUGHOUT EXPOSURE 1 AND EXPOSURE 2 OF THE BUILDING FACADE, INDICATING DETERIORATION AND LACK O
#39193195X
Aug 27, 2026
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
Aug 11, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE C/C W/DOB FOR ECB V35034487Y ISSUED 8/6/13 PURSUANT TO SEC28-204.2 FILE C/C
#35587536L
Oct 27, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$0
Aug 11, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE C/C W/DOB FOR ECB V34907394Z ISSUED5/26/11 PURSUANT TO SEC28-204.2 FILE C/C
#35587543J
Oct 27, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$0
Aug 22, 2013Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. CUBICLE WALL HEIGHTS IN LODGING HOUSE. NOTE: CUBICLE WALLS AT 2ND FLOOR DOES NOT MEETTHE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN MDL 66(6) IN THAT REFURBISHED CUBICLES
#35029973N
Dec 5, 2013
IN VIOLATION
$0
Aug 6, 2013Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O A PERMIT. ILLEGAL WORK NOTED:ON 5TH FL-ENTIRE,ERECTED 8'-0" DRYWALL BOARDS PARTITIONS ALONG CORRIDORS CREATING BIGGER CUBICLES & ON 2ND FL ERECTED PARTITIONS TO CREATE 32 HOTEL RMS,BATHRMS W/NEW ELECTR
#35034487Y
Mar 19, 2015
IN VIOLATION
$0
Aug 6, 2013Unknown CLASS - 2
BC1009.2 FAILURE TO PROVIDE MINIMUM STAIRWAYS HEADROOM OF 84". NOTED:BLDG HAVING ON STAIRWAY (PRIMARY MEANS OF EGRESS) ON 2ND & 3RD FLR LOW HEADROOM. REM:PROVIDE MINIMUM STAIRWAY HEADROOM.
#35034479Y
Mar 19, 2015
IN VIOLATION
$0
May 26, 2011Unknown CLASS - 2
WORK W/O A PERMIT WORK NOTED BLDG HAVING INSTALLED ON 2ND FLOOR AT REAR OF RECEPTION SPACE 3 WASHER & DRYER MACHINES W/ NEW GAS ELECTRIC WATER WASTE LINE ALL WORK PERFORMED WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING DOB PERMIT A
#34907394Z
Oct 6, 2011
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jun 14, 2006Construction Non-Hazardous
WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED/ON 1ST FL FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS WERE INSTALLED ALSO NEW DUCT WORK & NEW FL JOIST MAKING A HAZARDOUS CONDITIONSTOP ALL WORK & OBTAIN ALL APPROVALS & PERMITS BY THIS DEPT.
#34518486R
Aug 3, 2006
IN VIOLATION
$0
DOB (8)
IssuedViolationStatus
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#04716
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 8, 2019LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
#01790
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 2, 2019FAILURE TO BENCHMARK
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
#00076
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 25, 2018FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00005
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 24, 2011FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00004
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 31, 2009LOW PRESSURE BOILER

#00164
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 1, 2009LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#03173
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 23, 1996CONSTRUCTION

#B301SI
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (14)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 25, 2026Benchmarking - LL84 DQ-EN-BENCH
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
Active
Jun 22, 2026Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
Active
Apr 20, 2026GHG Emissions - LL97 FTF-EN-LL97320
Active
Mar 6, 2026Energy Grade - LL33 FTP-EN-EGRDEA
FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER AD CODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
Active
Mar 6, 2026Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
Active
Dec 3, 2025Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
Active
Sep 26, 2025Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Nov 8, 2019Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
May 2, 2019Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
Active
Jul 25, 2018AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Aug 24, 2011AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Dec 31, 2009Boiler LBLVIO
Active
Jan 1, 2009Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (36) · C 25 · B 9 · A 2
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Oct 2, 2026B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYNov 6, 2026
Oct 2, 2026B§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET .. AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 3rd STORYNov 6, 2026
Oct 2, 2026CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYOct 28, 2026
Oct 2, 2026B§ 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILING AT BASEMENTNov 6, 2026
Oct 2, 2026CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYOct 28, 2026
Oct 2, 2026B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYNov 6, 2026
Jun 30, 2026A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AT BOILER ROOMOct 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 5th STORYAug 4, 2026
Jun 30, 2026A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 5th STORYOct 3, 2026
Jun 22, 2026CApt 104 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 104, 3rd STORY, 3rd B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT SOUTHJul 18, 2026
Sep 25, 2025BApt 207 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS LOCATED AT B-ROOM 207, 4th STORYOct 30, 2025
Sep 25, 2025CApt 207 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 207, 4th STORYOct 21, 2025
Sep 25, 2025C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SUBFLOOR AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 6th STORYOct 1, 2025
Sep 25, 2025CApt 208 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 208, 4th STORYOct 21, 2025
Sep 25, 2025BApt 208 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS LOCATED AT B-ROOM 208, 4th STORYOct 30, 2025
Jun 27, 2025B§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10 SQ FT AT CEILING AND EAST WALL AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 5th STORY ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17714726 ISSUED 19-FEB-25 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).Aug 1, 2025
Feb 21, 2025CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYMar 19, 2025
Feb 21, 2025CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYMar 19, 2025
Feb 21, 2025CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYMar 19, 2025
Feb 21, 2025CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORYMar 19, 2025
Feb 21, 2025CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORYMar 19, 2025
Aug 13, 2024CApt 128 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 128, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTHSep 8, 2024
Aug 13, 2024CApt 678 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 678, 6th STORY, 2nd B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EASTSep 8, 2024
Aug 13, 2024CApt 128 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 128, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTHSep 8, 2024
Aug 13, 2024CApt 678 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 678, 6th STORY, 2nd B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EASTSep 8, 2024
Oct 28, 2019CApt 207 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT DORMITORY 207, 4th STORYNov 18, 2019
Aug 1, 2019CApt 680 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 680, 6th STORY, 5th B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHAug 22, 2019
Aug 1, 2019CApt 144 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 144, 3rd STORY, 4th B-ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTHAug 22, 2019
Apr 16, 2019CApt 128 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 128, 3rd STORYMay 7, 2019
Apr 16, 2019CApt 642 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 642, 6th STORYMay 7, 2019
Apr 16, 2019CApt 650 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 650, 6th STORYMay 7, 2019
Apr 16, 2019CApt 674 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 674, 6th STORYMay 7, 2019
Apr 16, 2019CApt 128 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 128, 3rd STORYMay 7, 2019
Apr 16, 2019CApt 678 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 678, 6th STORYMay 7, 2019
Apr 16, 2019CApt 678 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 678, 6th STORYMay 7, 2019
Jan 11, 2019BApt 104 · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 104, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTHFeb 15, 2019

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 2, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYOpen
Oct 2, 2026HPD B§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET .. AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 3rd STORYOpen
Oct 2, 2026HPD CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYOpen
Oct 2, 2026HPD B§ 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILING AT BASEMENTOpen
Oct 2, 2026HPD CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYOpen
Oct 2, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYOpen
Sep 25, 2026DOB SafetyBenchmarking - LL84: FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4Open
Jun 30, 2026HPD A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AT BOILER ROOMOpen
Jun 30, 2026HPD C§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT 2ND WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYClosed
Jun 30, 2026HPD B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYClosed
Jun 30, 2026HPD B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 5th STORYClosed
Jun 30, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 5th STORYOpen
Jun 30, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYClosed
Jun 30, 2026HPD A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 5th STORYOpen
Jun 30, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT BOILER ROOMClosed

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