Does 140 Hester Street, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 140 Hester Street, Manhattan currently has 15 open HPD housing violations: 0 Class A (non-hazardous), 3 Class B (hazardous), and 12 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated September 13, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 140 Hester Street, Manhattan received?

140 Hester Street, Manhattan has received 0 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. No complaints were recorded in the last year.

Is 140 Hester Street, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 140 Hester Street, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 12 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 140 Hester Street, Manhattan?

No complaints have been recorded at 140 Hester Street, Manhattan in the last 12 months.

Are there Class C violations at 140 Hester Street, Manhattan?

Yes. 140 Hester Street, Manhattan currently has 12 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 140 Hester Street, Manhattan?

No complaints have been filed at 140 Hester Street, Manhattan. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 140 Hester Street, Manhattan?

140 Hester Street, Manhattan currently has 15 open HPD violations: 0 Class A (non-hazardous), 3 Class B (hazardous), and 12 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 140 Hester Street, Manhattan a good building to rent?

140 Hester Street, Manhattan has 12 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 140 Hester Street, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 140 Hester Street, Manhattan, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

140 Hester Street, Manhattan

📍 Greenwich Village, Manhattan Built 1910 Class HR Residential

Registered to JOSEPH BETESH LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

15 Open Violations

12C 3B

0 Complaints (12 mo)

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 12 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

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Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

Complaints have remained stable over the last year.

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

No complaint types recorded in the last year.

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2026-06-04 Most Recent Date

2026-06-04 Initial Passed

2025-12-05 Initial Passed

2025-06-03 Initial Passed

2024-12-04 Initial Passed

2024-06-06 Initial Passed

2023-12-04 Initial Passed

2023-06-05 Initial Passed

2022-12-05 Initial Passed

2022-06-01 Initial Passed

2021-06-08 Initial Passed

2020-09-01 Initial Passed

2019-12-04 Initial Passed

2019-06-12 Initial Passed

2019-03-11 Initial Passed

2018-12-19 Initial Passed

2018-06-05 Initial Passed

2017-08-04 Initial Passed

2016-11-04 Initial Passed

2015-03-20 Initial Passed

2013-08-20 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2013-08-15 Treatments Bait applied

2013-08-06 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2012-04-03 Initial Passed

2011-03-02 Initial Passed

2010-01-27 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

0 Class A

3 Class B

12 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Active roach infestation 2025-09-17

See all 15 violations ▼

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 208, 4th STORY

2025-09-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18251553

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 208, 4th STORY

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 207, 4th STORY

2025-09-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18251543

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 207, 4th STORY

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SUBFLOOR AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 6th STORY

2025-09-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18251515

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SUBFLOOR AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 6th STORY

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY

2025-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17714674

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY

2025-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17714675

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY

2025-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17714768

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2025-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17714772

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2025-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #17714773

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 128, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH

2024-07-18 ▼

Violation ID: #17133427

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 128, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 678, 6th STORY, 2nd B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-07-18 ▼

Violation ID: #17133450

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 678, 6th STORY, 2nd B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 128, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH

2024-07-18 ▼

Violation ID: #17133426

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 128, 3rd STORY, 1st B-ROOM FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 678, 6th STORY, 2nd B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-07-18 ▼

Violation ID: #17133453

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 678, 6th STORY, 2nd B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS LOCATED AT B-ROOM 207, 4th STORY

2025-09-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18251545

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS LOCATED AT B-ROOM 207, 4th STORY

Class B HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS LOCATED AT B-ROOM 208, 4th STORY

2025-09-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18251554

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS LOCATED AT B-ROOM 208, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10 SQ FT AT CEILING AND EAST WALL AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 5th STORY ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17714726 ISSUED 19-FEB-25 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

2025-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18052356

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10 SQ FT AT CEILING AND EAST WALL AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 5th STORY ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17714726 ISSUED 19-FEB-25 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 140 Hester Street, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Greenwich Village in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 0.0× the Greenwich Village average · top 18% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 12 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 0 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of September 13, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: September 13, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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