199 Hester Street,Manhattan, NY 10013
40 Units
•Built in 1910
•6 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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Renters Recommendations
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Reviews (1)
2.38 stars
Over 2 years ago
Comfortable position and view
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location, apartment and view
Cons:
Stairs, insects and furniture
Advice to owner:
Clean better
Building Ratings
Cleanliness
Garbage Management
Heat
Neighbors
Noise Levels
Owner Responsiveness
Pest Control
Water Pressure
Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 199 Hester Street is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
2.95 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
37
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jun 04, 2025: (a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
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Hazardous
54
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Jul 18, 2025: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 39, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
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Immediately hazardous
26
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Oct 31, 2025: 567 (c) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 hmc: abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at ,,, at public hall, 1st story
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Missing information/filings
1
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
Nov 17, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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Property Owners and Associates
J
Julio Ayon
2.4(1)
Officer•
1 Property•40 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
B
Ben Shu Management Corp
2.4(1)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•40 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
C
Chun Fong
2.4(1)
Site Manager•
1 Property•40 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
B
Benilda Ayon
2.4(1)
Head Officer•
1 Property•40 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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