Chinatown, Manhattan

174 Hester Street

A 19-unit mid-rise built in 1910 in Chinatown, Manhattan. We've seen 5 listings here since June 2026, with a two-bedroom asking a median of $5,145.
  • Built 1910
  • 19 units
  • Rent-stabilized units on record
  • Updated October 2026
2 bedrooms ask
$5,145
median
Listings seen
5
since Jun 2026
Stabilized units
6
12 in 2007
HPD violations
12
last 12 months
Asking rents

What apartments at 174 Hester Street ask

Median asking rent by size across 5 listings seen between June 2026 and October 2026. From public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Asking rents, not signed leases.

  • Studio$2,995$2,9951 listing
  • 2 bedrooms$5,145$4,995 to $5,2952 listings
  • 3+ bedrooms$9,498$9,000 to $9,9952 listings

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Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units on record

Unit counts from NYC tax records, via JustFix's Who Owns What.

Latest

6

In 2007

12

Units

19

This means the building has rent-stabilized units, not that every apartment in it is stabilized or carries a legal rent. Always check a unit's status and rent history with DHCR before signing a lease.

Building conditions

12 HPD violations in the last 12 months

Housing code violations issued by NYC HPD, by class. Data as of October 6, 2026.

Class C

5

Immediately hazardous

Class B

5

Hazardous

Class A

2

Non-hazardous

23 open violations · 11 complaints in 12 months · 0 eviction filings in 12 months

Ownership

Who owns the building

From NYC HPD registration records, via JustFix's Who Owns What. Company names only.

Owner
260 Elizabeth Street Property Owner LLC
Portfolio
40 buildings · 417 units
Last sale
August 18, 2005
Features

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Building features that most listings at this address report.

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Is 174 Hester Street rent-stabilized?
NYC tax records list 6 rent-stabilized units at 174 Hester Street (12 in 2007). That means the building has rent-stabilized units, not that every apartment in it is stabilized. Confirm a specific unit's status and rent history with DHCR before signing a lease.
How much is rent at 174 Hester Street?
Across 5 public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others between June 2026 and October 2026, median asking rents were $2,995 for a studio, $5,145 for a two-bedroom, $9,498 for three or more bedrooms. These are asking rents from listings, not signed leases.
Who owns 174 Hester Street?
NYC HPD registration records link 174 Hester Street to 260 Elizabeth Street Property Owner LLC, which is associated with 40 buildings and 417 units in NYC. Ownership data comes from JustFix's Who Owns What.
How many HPD violations does 174 Hester Street have?
HPD issued 12 violations at 174 Hester Street in the last 12 months, including 5 class C (immediately hazardous), and 23 are currently open. Data as of October 6, 2026.