197 Hester Street
Building overview
Data as of Oct 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1910
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations36 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building13 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, containing 40 residential units. Built in 1910.
The neighborhood: Little Italy
Manhattan · 216 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,323 1BR · $5,625 2BR
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (177 vs 3 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural50
- Safety35
- Pests21
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BULKHEAD DOOR , ROOF
Aug 31, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 186THF, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 27, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BULKHEAD DOOR , 6th STORY
Aug 27, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 18, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 25, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 18, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 8, 2026Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $4,100 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $6,411.25 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $5,562.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $7,750 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
BEN SHU MANAGEMENT CORP
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 177 open HPD violations on record, including 36 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (3 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 157 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Little Italy is about $6,411/month for a one-bedroom.