# 188 Hester Street, Manhattan

Apartment building · 16 units · built c. 1900 · Block 206, Lot 13.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002060013/188-hester-street

More construction in Chinatown: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/chinatown.md

Every lot on block 206: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/206.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Nov 8, 2023, estimated cost $15K, described as “Facade restoration work as per indicated on plan. There will be no change in the use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 31, 2023, estimated cost $9K, described as “Installation of 300PSF sidewalk shed and pipe scaffolding as per plans. All equipment shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC code 2022. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $361,350
- 2026–27 tax: $40,437
- Market value (city estimate): $803,000
- Taxable value: $325,080
- Assessed land: $201,150
- Assessed improvements: $160,200

## Zoning

C6-2G: floor area ratio 3.05 built, 6.02 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology