What is the rent for a studio at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.

How does rent at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10002 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 53% below the neighborhood median.

Is 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to August could save approximately 10% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

The registered owner of 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is HESTER PROPERTIES CO. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 a good landlord?

49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, owned by HESTER PROPERTIES CO, has an overall grade of C (2.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1 recorded violation. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Yes, 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 1 housing violation and 12 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

Has 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 14 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What schools are near 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

There are 10 schools near 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 042 Benjamin Altman (1 min walk), Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law, The (2 min walk), Essex Street Academy (2 min walk), New Design High School (2 min walk), Manhattan Charter School Ii (5 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: ESSEX ST/CANAL ST (M9), 0.02 mi away.

Is 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10002 zip code where 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is located had 3,277 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 223 violent crimes, 1,522 property crimes, and 1,532 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10002 for full details.

When was 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 built and how many units does it have?

49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 was built in 1903, has 5 floors, contains 10 total units, 8 of which are residential.

49 HESTER STREET — Rent Intelligence for Lower East Side, NYC

Lower East Side · Manhattan, NY, 10002

Built 19035 floors10 unitsBBL 1003107501

Current rent range

$1,828 – $3,829 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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49 HESTER STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10002

49 HESTER STREET is a prewar 1903 building, 5 floors, 10 units in Lower East Side, NYC. Owned by HESTER PROPERTIES CO. Public records show 15 open violations, 12 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report.

HPD violations1last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age123 ybuilt 1903

311 complaints12last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$2,150/mo

1 BR

$2,210/mo

2 BR

$2,480/mo

3 BR

$3,100/mo

4 BR

$3,330/mo

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

August

Most expensive

January

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Potential savings: ~10% by timing your move to August.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $1,828 – $2,473

—Area: —

1 BR

This building: $1,879 – $2,542

—Area: —

2 BR

This building: $2,108 – $2,852

53% belowArea: $5,300

3 BR

This building: $2,635 – $3,565

—Area: —

4 BR

This building: $2,831 – $3,829

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio

$2,150

$1,828 – $2,473

1 Bed

$2,210

$1,879 – $2,542

2 Bed

$5,300

$5,300

3 Bed

$3,100

$2,635 – $3,565

4 Bed

$3,330

$2,831 – $3,829

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan

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Rent trends.

Lower East Side

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$4,599

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

3.2%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

25%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

229 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

2811

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

1 total

Pest Infestation
1

311Top Complaints

12 total

Graffiti
11
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
1

DOBTop Filings

14 total

DOB Violations
14

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 1, 2021
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

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The landlord.

HESTER PROPERTIES CO

Portfolio of 3 buildingsPRESIDENT: KATHY CHIUMail: 110-11 QUEENS BLVD., Forest Hills, NY, 11375

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile

buildings

2.5

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1903Building constructed10 units · 5 floors
nowHESTER PROPERTIES COOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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Crime & safety.

10002 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10002

Violent223

Property1,522

Quality-of-life1,532

Total incidents3,277

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About this area.

Lower East Side · 10002

49 HESTER STREET · Manhattan · 40.716° N, -73.990° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby1 min

7 schools nearby1 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

ESSEX ST/CANAL STM9
0.0 mi1 min
ESSEX ST/EAST BROADWAYM9
0.1 mi2 min
ALLEN ST/CANAL STM15
0.2 mi3 min
PIKE ST/DIVISION STM15
0.2 mi3 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 042 Benjamin AltmanElementary
0.1 mi1 min
Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law, TheHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
Essex Street AcademyHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
New Design High SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi2 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Manhattan Charter School IiElementary
0.2 mi5 min
Manhattan Charter School IiElementary
0.2 mi5 min
Manhattan Charter SchoolElementary
0.4 mi7 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Mesivta Tifereth JerusalemElementary
0.1 mi3 min
Beth Jacob Elementary SchoolElementary
0.3 mi6 min
Keswell SchoolElementary
0.5 mi9 min

The neighborhood

Lower East Side

The Lower East Side still carries the grit and hustle of its immigrant roots, now layered with cocktail bars, vintage shops, and some of the city's best dumplings. Weekend nights get rowdy along Orchard and Ludlow, but weekday mornings belong to the old-timers at the corner bodegas.

2,526buildings tracked3.8avg LucidIQ$5,825median 1BR

76,518population$43kmedian income83%renters

NightlifeDiverseFoodieGritty-ChicHistoric

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Neighborhood overview

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See full breakdown→

Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in Lower East Side

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Tribeca· 0.27 mi East Village· 0.48 mi East Village· 0.69 mi SoHo· 0.71 mi Gramercy Park· 0.73 mi

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1903

Floors5

Total units10

ClassRM

BBL1003107501

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1903

Building constructed

10 units · 5 floors · class RM

now

Current owner: HESTER PROPERTIES CO

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

13 events

311MEDIUMApr 18, 2026
Graffiti
311MEDIUMJan 17, 2026
Graffiti
311MEDIUMJul 15, 2025
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311MEDIUMMar 2, 2025
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311MEDIUMDec 26, 2024
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311MEDIUMNov 4, 2024
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311MEDIUMAug 17, 2024
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311MEDIUMJun 1, 2024
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311MEDIUMMar 28, 2024
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311MEDIUMNov 30, 2023
Graffiti

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $1,828 to $2,473 per month, with a median of $2,150.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $1,879 to $2,542 per month, with a median of $2,210.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $2,108 to $2,852 per month, with a median of $2,480.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $2,635 to $3,565 per month, with a median of $3,100.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 ranges from $2,831 to $3,829 per month, with a median of $3,330.
How does rent at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10002 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 53% below the neighborhood median.
Is 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to August could save approximately 10% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
The registered owner of 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is HESTER PROPERTIES CO. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 a good landlord?
49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, owned by HESTER PROPERTIES CO, has an overall grade of C (2.5/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 1 recorded violation. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Yes, 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 1 housing violation and 12 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
Has 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 14 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What schools are near 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
There are 10 schools near 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 042 Benjamin Altman (1 min walk), Urban Assembly Academy Of Government And Law, The (2 min walk), Essex Street Academy (2 min walk), New Design High School (2 min walk), Manhattan Charter School Ii (5 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: ESSEX ST/CANAL ST (M9), 0.02 mi away.
Is 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10002 zip code where 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is located had 3,277 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 223 violent crimes, 1,522 property crimes, and 1,532 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10002 for full details.
When was 49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 built and how many units does it have?
49 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 was built in 1903, has 5 floors, contains 10 total units, 8 of which are residential.

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