Manhattan · Block 298 · Lot 18 · 10002

56 Hester Street

6 floors · 15 apartments · 16,887 sq ft · built 1930 · class C7 · owner of record: A Wong Realty Corp

57open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
6HPD 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 67 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 67 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: 2025-11-21 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 67 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 83 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
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 3 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 798 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (0)

None open.

DOB (5)
IssuedViolationStatus
Apr 4, 2018FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 4, 2018FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 4, 2018FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00008
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 3, 2015LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
#02196
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 26, 2000CONSTRUCTION

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (4)
IssuedViolationStatus
Apr 4, 2018AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Apr 4, 2018AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Apr 4, 2018AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Mar 3, 2015Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
HPD (48) · C 6 · B 29 · A 13
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Mar 28, 2016BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMay 2, 2016
Mar 28, 2016ASECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJul 1, 2016
Mar 28, 2016BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMay 2, 2016
Mar 28, 2016BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF RUBBISH AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMay 2, 2016
Mar 28, 2016ASECTION 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJul 1, 2016
Mar 28, 2016ASECTION 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCY?S HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJul 1, 2016
Mar 28, 2016ASECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX , AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJul 1, 2016
Mar 28, 2016BSECTION 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS , AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYMay 2, 2016
Mar 8, 2013BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF METAL CONTAINERS AT LOBBY, 1st STORYApr 12, 2013
Feb 19, 2013BApt 1A · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 26, 2013
Feb 19, 2013BApt 1A · SECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 26, 2013
Feb 19, 2013BApt 2B · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMar 26, 2013
Feb 6, 2013CSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK AT THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR.Feb 12, 2013
Jun 25, 2008BApt 5 · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 4 STY NORTH APT 5. , SECTION '' ''Jul 30, 2008
Jun 25, 2008BApt 5 · SECTION 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 4 STY NORTH APT 5. , SECTION '' ''Jul 30, 2008
Jun 25, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING THROUGHOUT CELLAR.Jul 30, 2008
Jun 25, 2008BApt 3 · D26-17.09, 18.01 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OBTAINS COMBUSTION AIR DIRECTLY FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING OR APPROVED CENTRAL SYSTEM 3RD STY APT 3 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Jul 30, 2008
Jun 25, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF IMPROPER REGISTRATION NUMBER POSTED SHOULD READ 138286.Sep 28, 2008
Jun 18, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDING CEILING CELLAR REAR.Jul 23, 2008
Jun 18, 2008ASECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING.Sep 21, 2008
Jun 18, 2008ASECTION 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER.Sep 21, 2008
Jun 18, 2008AApt 5B · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILING 6 STY SOUTH APT 5B. , SECTION '' ''Sep 21, 2008
Jun 18, 2008BApt 2A · D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO DOOR TO APT 2A 2ND STY NORTH. LOCATED AT APT 2AJul 23, 2008
Jun 18, 2008BApt 5B · D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 5TH STY SOUTH APT 5B. , SECTION '' ''Jul 23, 2008
Jun 18, 2008BApt 2B · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE SCISSOR GATE 3 STY SOUTH APT 2B. , SECTION '' ''Jul 23, 2008
Jun 18, 2008BApt 2B · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT 2 STY SOUTHWEST APT 2B. , SECTION '' ''Jul 23, 2008
Jul 28, 2006AApt 4B · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASEBOARD MOLDING WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHWESTNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 4A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 4B · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CE4ILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 5B · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHWESTNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALLNov 12, 2006
Jun 30, 2005BApt 4A · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN BATHTUB FILLED WITH DEBRIS FROM WALLS , IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 9, 2005
Jun 30, 2005CApt 4A · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN BOWL TOILET FILLED WITH DEBRIE FROM WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 11, 2005
Jun 30, 2005CApt 4A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st BEDROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 11, 2005
Jun 30, 2005BApt 4B · SECTION 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 3rd BEDROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 4B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHAug 9, 2005
Jun 30, 2005BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ROOF DOOR BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALLAug 9, 2005
Jun 30, 2005BApt 5A · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING MORTISE LOCK ON DOOR TO ROOM WITH FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st BEDROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5A, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 9, 2005
Jun 30, 2005BApt 5A · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING MORTISE LOCK ON DOOR TO ROOM WITH FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 1st BEDROOM 2 FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 5A, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 9, 2005
Jun 30, 2005BApt 5B · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 3rd BEDROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 5B, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHWESTAug 9, 2005
Jun 30, 2005BApt 4A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 9, 2005
Jun 30, 2005BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF PAINTS, BOX OF TILES 6TH STY TO BULK HEAD ROOF AT PUBLIC HALLAug 9, 2005
Jun 30, 2005BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS ALL STYS NORTH AT FIRE ESCAPEAug 9, 2005
Jun 30, 2005BApt 4A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 9, 2005
Jun 30, 2005CApt 4A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 11, 2005
Jun 30, 2005CApt 4A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 11, 2005
Jun 30, 2005BApt 4A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING UPPER AND LOWER SASH COVERED BY PLYWOOD IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 9, 2005
Jun 30, 2005BApt 4A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED GLASS LOWER PANE UPPER SASH WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 9, 2005
Jun 30, 2005CApt 4A · SECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES STOVE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 11, 2005

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