Review Summary for Ssp Hester LLC
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Tenant feedback for SSP HESTER LLC-managed buildings at 174 Hester Street reveals a prime location appreciated for convenience and friendly neighbors. Management is generally responsive, with some tenants noting successful rent negotiations. However, pest control, especially rat and cockroach issues, remains a recurring problem alongside occasional cleanliness and garbage management concerns. Heating works well, but water pressure adjustments have caused dissatisfaction. Noise from nearby restaurants and street traffic can be disruptive. While the owner shows willingness to address issues, some repairs and improvements, such as better soundproofing and pest mitigation, are recommended to enhance tenant satisfaction.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 4 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
9
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
May 24, 2023: § 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Hazardous
8
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Apr 09, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Immediately hazardous
2
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
May 24, 2023: § 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 north
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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All Properties Associated with Ssp Hester LLC
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Chinatown
174 Hester Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
19 Units • 6 Floors
3.4(6)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Reviews (6)
3.25 stars
2 months ago
Great location and friendly neighbors!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Excellent neighborhood — super convenient to get anywhere! Lots of natural light and very friendly neighbors.
Cons:
Sometimes there are cockroaches, and the building hallways can be pretty dirty.
3.75 stars
7 months ago
in the center of China town and little Italy
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great location and good food around
Cons:
pest control, no elevator
3 stars
Over 2 years ago
Crazy amount of rats + unresponsive ownner
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great location, close to everything
Cons:
Haven't fixed the hot water in months. There are way too many rats, and they haven't fixed it in months.
3.38 stars
Over 2 years ago
Decent, but has rats
Former Tenant
Pros:
Responsiveness of management and great location.
Cons:
Rats, leaky ceilings, and gets really hot in the summer.
2.88 stars
Over 3 years ago
Coachroaches & smelly staircase
Former Tenant
Pros:
You're right at the crossroads of Chinatown and Little Italy. Tons of good food. Everything from truly delicious & cheap Dim Sum to a fancy Italian dinner within one block radius.
Cons:
Tourists everywhere outside (and they walk SO. SLOWLY.) You can sometimes hear the noise from tourists on Mulberry singing karaoke. Oh, also, cockroaches in the bathroom...
Advice to owner:
It's only worth it to live here if you REALLY REALLY love Chinese food / Dim Sum. Great eats for everyone's budget. (not so much the case for the Italian food)
3.88 stars
Over 4 years ago
Decent building
Former Tenant
Pros:
My apt is renovated.
Easy to throw trash out downstairs behind the stairs.
Heat works well, I’m never cold. In fact I’m usually hot.
They turned down the water pressure of the toilet to “save money” but I just turned it back and it’s back to normal! Otherwise have fun flushing 3x for just pee.
I negotiated a rent from $3400 to $2500. I had weekly laundry taken off as well. Finally NY landlords are desperate so use it all the way!
Easy to throw trash out downstairs behind the stairs.
Heat works well, I’m never cold. In fact I’m usually hot.
They turned down the water pressure of the toilet to “save money” but I just turned it back and it’s back to normal! Otherwise have fun flushing 3x for just pee.
I negotiated a rent from $3400 to $2500. I had weekly laundry taken off as well. Finally NY landlords are desperate so use it all the way!
Cons:
Loud as fuck because Of the damn Italian restaurants singing “dancing queen” 4x a week to dumb screeching girls.
Super responds but won’t show up till 2-3 weeks later unless you create panic. Hes a nice guy though, easygoing.
Street is loud early in the morning. I live on the north side so if that’s an issue watch out.
Super responds but won’t show up till 2-3 weeks later unless you create panic. Hes a nice guy though, easygoing.
Street is loud early in the morning. I live on the north side so if that’s an issue watch out.
Advice to owner:
Install better windows to keep out noise. Which they won’t do but hey, I tried.
You tried to save money by decreasing the water pressure of the toilet. It wastes more water Bc ppl end up flushing more times. Dumb move.
You tried to save money by decreasing the water pressure of the toilet. It wastes more water Bc ppl end up flushing more times. Dumb move.