Manhattan · Block 237 · Lot 34 · 10013

187 Hester Street

5 floors · 20 apartments · 9,116 sq ft · built 1900 · class C7 · owner of record: Bsd Hester Llc

24open violations
$1,250ECB/OATH penalties owed
1HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
63dto Bedbug annual filing

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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 63 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 63 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: 2025-02-25 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 63 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 79 days
Annual
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

Sep 1, 2027
in 307 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
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 1159 days
Next cycle year 2029

Open violations

ECB / OATH (2) · $1,250 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Nov 21, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
OBSERVED IN BASEMENT TWO NEWLY INSTALLED GAS-FIRED HOT WATER HEATERS, ALL MANUFACTURED IN 2023, CONNECTED TO EXISTING WATER PIPING AND GAS PIPING. ALL WORK WAS PERFORMED WITHOUT PERMITS ON FILE WITH THE DEPARTM
#39167899P
Jan 29, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Mar 13, 2013Plumbing CLASS - 1
SEC. FGC E.2.3, 27-905 & P115.6. GAS METERS INSTALLED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION. OBSERVED GAS METERS AND GAS PIPING INSTALLED IN PUBLIC HALLWAYS OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLINGG. *PHOTO TAKEN*REMEDY:OBTAIN PERMIT
#34932531K
May 2, 2013
DEFAULT
$0
DOB (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#06885
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#28407
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
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
HPD (18) · C 1 · B 10 · A 7
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jul 30, 2026A§27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMANov 2, 2026
Jul 30, 2026A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT SOUTH AND EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNov 2, 2026
Jul 30, 2026B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT PLASTER AT SOUTH AND EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 3, 2026
Jul 29, 2026BApt 5F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHSep 2, 2026
Jul 29, 2026BApt 5F · § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRING AT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHSep 2, 2026
Jul 29, 2026BApt 5F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SLOPED WOOD FLOORING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHSep 2, 2026
Jul 29, 2026BApt 5F · § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHSep 2, 2026
Sep 25, 2025CApt 1R · § 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 AND FRAME IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''Oct 9, 2025
Mar 24, 2025BApt 1R · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM THE BUILDING FRONT TO THE WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''187 REAR''Apr 28, 2025
Jan 8, 2024A§ 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 CLOSET ERECTED UNDER STAIRCASE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYApr 12, 2024
Jan 8, 2024B§ 53,187,231 M/D LAW & DEPT RULES & REG. PROVIDE MEANS OF EGRESS FROM YARD TO STREET BY FIREPROOF PASSAGEWAY FOR WHICH APPLICATION MUST BE FILED FOR APPROVAL,OR BY UNLOCKED DOOR OR GATE IN FENCE TO ADJOINING PREMISES WITH CONSENT OF ADJACENT OWNER.Feb 12, 2024
Jan 8, 2024A§ 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 CINDER BLOCK WALL ERECTED AT EAST AT SOUTH YARDApr 12, 2024
Jan 8, 2024B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WIRE MESH UNDER SKYLIGHT, ROOFFeb 12, 2024
Jan 8, 2024AApt 2R · § 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 TWO CLASS A APARTMENT COMBINE INTO TO ONE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTApr 12, 2024
Apr 27, 2023B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE WIRE MESH UNDER SKYLIGHT AT BULKHEAD , ROOF , 5th STORYJun 1, 2023
Nov 23, 2020B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WIRE MESH SCREEN PROTECTOR AT SKYLIGHT AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORYDec 28, 2020
Jun 19, 2008A§ 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 MASONRY ENCLOSURE ERECTED FRONT YARD AT WEST.Sep 22, 2008
Jun 18, 2008A§ 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 MASONRY BLOCK EXTENSION ERECTED AT REAR OF BLDG YARD.Sep 21, 2008

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Jul 30, 2026HPD A§27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMAOpen
Jul 30, 2026HPD A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT SOUTH AND EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYOpen
Jul 30, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT PLASTER AT SOUTH AND EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYOpen
Jul 29, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOpen
Jul 29, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRING AT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOpen
Jul 29, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SLOPED WOOD FLOORING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOpen
Jul 29, 2026HPD B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOpen

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City records as of Oct 29, 2026, 4:10 AM ET. BBL 1002370034.

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