Manhattan · Block 300 · Lot 18 · 10002

84 Hester Street

5 floors · 12 apartments · 7,090 sq ft · built 1910 · class C7 · owner of record: African American Rlty Co

30open violations
$2,500ECB/OATH penalties owed
3HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Compliance deadlines

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 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
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: 2026-07-02 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (1) · $2,500 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Mar 3, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
ATOI: OBSERVED ILLUMINATED SIGN APROX 72 SQ.FT ABOVE STORE AT 84 HESTERV STREET NO PERMIT ON FILE . ISSUED NOV B101 WORK WITHOUT PERMIT, OBTAIN PERMIT
#39179079H
Jan 7, 2027
PENDING
$2,500
DOB (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 23, 2024LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#01938
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#29835
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 1, 2013LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
#00215
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 13, 2011LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
#00260
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 16, 1993CONSTRUCTION

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 31, 1991CONSTRUCTION

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VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (5)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 30, 2026AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 23, 2024Boiler LBLVIO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Mar 1, 2013Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Dec 13, 2011Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
HPD (18) · C 3 · B 5 · A 10
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Dec 13, 2023CApt 4C · § 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 AND FRAME IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHDec 27, 2023
Jun 5, 2008ASECTION 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 2ND STORY FRONT EAST APT 2 & FRONT WEST APT 3 COMBINED INTO 1 CLASS A APT.Sep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE APPROVED FIRE PROOF SELF CLOSING DOOR WITH KEY OPERATED DEADBOLT & LATCH SET PEEPHOLE & CHAIN DOOR GUARD AT ENTRANCE TO 4 STY APTS.Sep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE APPROVED FIRE PROOF SELF CLOSING DOOR WITH KEY OPERATED DEADBOLT & LATCH SET PEEPHOLE & CHAIN DOOR GUARD AT ENTRANCE TO 5 STY APTS.Sep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AD26-41.15 ADM CODE POST A SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY IDENTIFYING OWNER AND MANAGING AGENT.Sep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008CApt 10 · D26-17.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 5TH STY APT 10. , SECTION '' ''Jun 11, 2008
Jun 5, 2008ASECTION 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 FLOORSep 8, 2008
Jun 5, 2008AD26-20.08 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 8, 2008
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 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 FRONT AREAWAY, 1st STORYNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 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 .. AT FRONT AREAWAY, 1st STORYNov 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 FRONT AREAWAY, 1st STORYNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT FRONT AREAWAY, 1st STORYNov 12, 2006
Feb 5, 1991BApt 11 · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING 5 STY NORTHWEST APT 11 GUAN. , SECTION '' ''Mar 25, 1991
Feb 5, 1991BApt 11 · 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 5 STY NORTHWEST APT 11. , SECTION '' ''Mar 25, 1991
Feb 5, 1991BApt 11 · SECTION 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES KITCHEN & BATHROOM 5 STY NORTHWEST APT 11. , SECTION '' ''Mar 25, 1991
Jan 29, 1991CApt 5 · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 5. , SECTION '' ''Feb 18, 1991
Jan 29, 1991BApt 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 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 5. , SECTION '' ''Mar 18, 1991
Jan 29, 1991BApt 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 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 5. , SECTION '' ''Mar 18, 1991

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Sep 30, 2026DOB SafetyAEUHAZ: Open

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City records as of Oct 25, 2026, 12:11 AM ET. BBL 1003000018.

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