171 Hester Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 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 1900
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations2 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 5-story building located in SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, containing 24 residential units. Built in 1900.
The neighborhood: Chinatown
Manhattan · 828 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,945 1BR · $7,465 2BR
1 subway station nearby
3 parks · 3.6 acres · incl. Columbus Park
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 (5 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing3
- Structural1
- Heat/Hot Water1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Feb 2, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM
Mar 8, 2013Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LEAKING AIR VENT AT RADIATOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8F, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Dec 5, 2016Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LEAKING AIR VENT AT RADIATOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 8F, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Dec 5, 2016Class B - Structural
PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WOOD TREAD 1ST FROM BOTTOM UP AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY
Dec 13, 2012Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $4,652.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,945 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,465 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $9,905 | — |
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
JOHN GEE MAN CHIU, AS COTRUSTEE
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
⚡ 27% faster 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 5 open HPD violations on record, including 2 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
- 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 33 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 Chinatown is about $4,945/month for a one-bedroom.