Manhattan · Block 205 · Lot 18 · 10013

174 Hester Street

6 floors · 19 apartments · 11,300 sq ft · built 1910 · class C7 · owner of record: Ssp Hester Llc

36open violations
$19,725ECB/OATH penalties owed
5HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
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)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
Annual
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: 2025-02-27 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 66 days
1 of 1 without an accepted 2026 report yet
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 82 days
Annual
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

Open violations

ECB / OATH (11) · $19,725 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Mar 31, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED FIRE ESCAPE PATHWAY; OBSERVED MULTIPLE IMPROPERLY BRACKETED A/C UNITS OBSTRUCTING EGRESS, INCLUDING TWO UNITS AT THE 5TH STORY AND ONE UNIT AT EACH STORY FROM 4 TO 2ND-STORY LOCA
#39182578J
Jun 4, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Mar 31, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER; OBSERVED VERTICAL CRACKS AT CORNER WHERE EXPOSURES 2 AND 4 MEET AT EXPOSURE 1, WITH SPALLING AND HOLES IN STUCCO NEAR ROOF AT EXPOSURE 4. ALSO NOTED LOOS
#39182564Z
Jun 4, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Dec 27, 2024Unknown CLASS - 1
ATOI, OBSERVED ILLUMINATED SIGN WITH EXPOSED WIRES SOLELY CONNECTED BY WIRE NUTS AND NOT PROTECTED BY A WEATHERPROOF JUNCTION BOX. OBSERVED EXPOSED WIRES ENTERING DELI ELECTRICAL SIGN NOT PROTECTED IN A CONDUIT
#39133885Z
Jun 22, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$1,600
Sep 21, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDERS TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OFCORRECTION W/THE DEPT. OF BLDGS FOR THE ECB VIOLATION #34980556N ISSUED ON 08-02-2012 PURSUANT TO SECTION 28-204.2 ECB VIOLATION #35590159M
#35590484X
Dec 23, 2021
DEFAULT
$5,000
Sep 21, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDERS TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OFCORRECTION W/THE DEPT. OF BLDGS FOR THE ECB VIOLATION #35590159M ISSUED ON 08-13-2021 PURSUANT TO SECTION 28-204.2.REMEDY:FILE A CERTIFICATE
#35590265X
Dec 23, 2021
DEFAULT
$5,000
Aug 13, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDERS TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR THE ECB VIOLATION#34980556N ISSUED ON 08/02/2012 PURSUANT TO 28-204.2.REM:FILE A CERTIFI
#35590159M
Oct 28, 2021
DEFAULT
$3,125
Aug 19, 2015Unknown CLASS - 2
ELECTRICAL WORK W/O A PERMIT.ON 8/19/15 AT 12:30PM I OBSERVED:NEW ELECTRICAL LINES FOR STOVE,IN APT 23,15,16,7. AN APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIC ATE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTION IS NOT ON FILE. RMDY:OBTAIN PERMIT.
#35159175Y
Oct 15, 2015
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
Aug 19, 2015Construction CLASS - 1
WORKING PERMIT-INSTALLED.HOT WATER HEATER-STORAGE TANK GAS PIPING FUT URE VALUES,STOVE IN CELLAR-INSTALLED ELECTRIC HOT WAER HEATER.APT #16 REMOVED STOVE AND GAS VALVE. ATP#5-INSTALLED FREE SANDING SHOWER-WASTE
#35141021X
Feb 4, 2016
IN VIOLATION
$0
Aug 19, 2015Unknown CLASS - 2
UNAPPROVED UNSAFE UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT APPARATUS MATERIALS DEVICES APPLIANCES OR WIRING IN USE. ON 8/19/15 I OBSERVED IN APT #1L FLEXIBLE CORDS ARE USED AS PERMANENT WIRING METHOD FOR LIGHTING AND
#35159176X
Oct 15, 2015
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 28, 2014Construction CLASS - 1
AO SMITH MODEL HW 420 HOT WATER BOILER HAS NO PERMIT.OBTAIN PERMIT ANDSUBMIT AND AEU AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION.
#32074250N
Nov 6, 2014
IN VIOLATION
$0
Mar 28, 2014Boilers CLASS - 2
15,24A,25A,32A,34A,34B,38,48A,48B,50 15-SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS & CEILING 24A-SWITCH HANGING OFF THE WALL 25A-CORRODED @ THE BOILER 32A-WIRING HANGING OUT OF ALL ELECTRICAL BOXES 38-FRESH AIR BLOCKED BY W
#32074251P
May 19, 2014
DEFAULT
$0
DOB (5)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#21152
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#22809
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#42411
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#03167
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 9, 2012CONSTRUCTION

#0201MT
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (4)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
HPD (22) · C 5 · B 8 · A 9
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Oct 1, 2026CApt 8 · § 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 DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHOct 15, 2026
Oct 1, 2026BApt 8 · § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNov 5, 2026
Oct 1, 2026BApt 8 · § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNov 5, 2026
Oct 1, 2026CApt 8 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PADLOCK AT 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL FIRE ESCAPE GATE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHOct 7, 2026
Oct 1, 2026BApt 8 · § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNov 5, 2026
Sep 23, 2026A§ 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER AT 1ST STACK FROM NORTH AT WEST EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPEDec 27, 2026
Sep 23, 2026A§ 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPEDec 27, 2026
Sep 22, 2026CApt 7 · § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTSep 28, 2026
Sep 22, 2026BApt 7 · § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 27, 2026
Sep 22, 2026BApt 7 · § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 27, 2026
Sep 22, 2026CApt 6 · § 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 6, 2026
May 25, 2023CApt 6 · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPOX 15 SQ FT AT CEILING, 10 SQ FT AT WEST WALL AND 5 SQ FT AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJun 20, 2023
May 24, 2023BApt 7 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJun 28, 2023
Sep 12, 2022A§ 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL COMPONENTS AT ALL STORIES AT REAR AT FIRE ESCAPEDec 16, 2022
Sep 12, 2022A§ 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL COMPONENTS AT ALL STORIES AT 2nd FIRE ESCAPE FROM NORTH AT WESTDec 16, 2022
Sep 12, 2022A§ 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL COMPONENTS AT ALL STORIES AT 1st FIRE ESCAPE FROM NORTH AT WESTDec 16, 2022
Aug 1, 2018AApt 7 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNov 4, 2018
Aug 1, 2018BApt 19 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD WINDOW FRAME IN THE 2nd BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 19, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHSep 5, 2018
Aug 1, 2018AApt 6 · § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION WOOD PANELS INSTALLED ON ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 4, 2018
Aug 1, 2018AApt 19 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 19, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNov 4, 2018
Aug 1, 2018BApt 19 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 19, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHSep 5, 2018
Aug 1, 2018AApt 19 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 19, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNov 4, 2018

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 1, 2026HPD C§ 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 DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHOpen
Oct 1, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHOpen
Oct 1, 2026HPD B§ 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHOpen
Oct 1, 2026HPD C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PADLOCK AT 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL FIRE ESCAPE GATE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHOpen
Oct 1, 2026HPD B§ 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHOpen
Sep 23, 2026HPD A§ 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER AT 1ST STACK FROM NORTH AT WEST EXTERIOR WALL AT FIRE ESCAPEOpen
Sep 23, 2026HPD A§ 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPEOpen
Sep 22, 2026HPD C§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOpen
Sep 22, 2026HPD C§ 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 7, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTClosed
Sep 22, 2026HPD B§ 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOpen
Sep 22, 2026HPD B§ 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOpen
Sep 22, 2026HPD C§ 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOpen

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