A 24-unit walk-up apartment building on the Manhattan record, built in 1900.
171 Hester Street is a 24-unit building in Manhattan, New York City (BBL 1002380038). This building is associated with Kenneth Chi Wai Chiu, As Cotrustee. Brix tracks 1 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1900, this walk-up apartment building sits in Manhattan and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 6 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed January 30, 2026.
Conditions cited on open violations at this address:
The building last changed hands on December 17, 2014, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 70/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 8 at 171 Hester Street has no open violations (2 past violations).
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