What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is approximately $2,900 per month.

Is 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 rent stabilized?

Yes, 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is rent stabilized with 1 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 84 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 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

The registered owner of 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is AFRICAN AMERICAN RLTY CO. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 a good landlord?

84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, owned by AFRICAN AMERICAN RLTY CO, has an overall grade of C (2.8/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 13 recorded violations. Tenants have left 6 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.8 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

Yes, 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 13 housing violations and 16 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 have?

84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 offers 3 amenities including Pet Friendly, Good Cause, Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 allow pets?

84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.

What schools are near 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

There are 10 schools near 84 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), Emma Lazarus High School (2 min walk), Pace High School (2 min walk), M.s. 131 (2 min walk), Manhattan Charter School Ii (7 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: PIKE ST/DIVISION ST (M15), 0.12 mi away.

Is 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10002 zip code where 84 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 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 built and how many units does it have?

84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 was built in 1910, has 5 floors, contains 13 total units, 12 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?

84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.7 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

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

Lower East Side · Manhattan, NY, 10002

Built 19105 floors13 unitsBBL 1003000018

Current rent range

$2,900 – $2,900 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★2.86 reviews

Verified reviewsAAOwned byAFRICAN AMERICAN RLTY CO3 bldgs

84 HESTER STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10002

84 HESTER STREET is a prewar 1910 building, 5 floors, 13 units in Lower East Side, NYC. Owned by AFRICAN AMERICAN RLTY CO. Public records show 15 open violations, 16 311 complaints on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 1 unit (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 6 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations13last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews62.8 ★ avg

Rent-stab units13DHCR records

Building age116 ybuilt 1910

311 complaints16last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

1 BR

$2,900/mo

1 listing

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below 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

1 BR

This building: $2,900 – $2,900

—Area: —

2 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $5,300

Units Historic Rent 1 listing

2 Bed$2,6502 listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

1 Bed1 listing

$2,900

$2,900

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

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

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.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

231 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

2873

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

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

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 10

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

13 total

Door/Lock
5
Smoke/CO Detector
2
Pest Infestation
2
Fire Escape/Stairs
1
Paint/Plaster
1

311Top Complaints

16 total

UNSANITARY CONDITION
6
HEAT/HOT WATER
5
PLUMBING
2
Sewer
2
Plumbing
1

DOBTop Filings

2 total

DOB Violations
2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 1, 2024
(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.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 2, 2024
§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 2, 2024
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOUTH HALL IN VESITUBULE AREA AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 2, 2024
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT SOUTH HALL IN VESITUBULE AREA AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 2, 2024
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDICTION UNIT ON 2ND STY BALCONY AT FIRE ESCAPE AT EAST EXTERIOR WALL.

See all 13 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.8 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

6 reviews

5★

4★

3★

83%

2★

17%

1★

Pros: Location is amazing and convenient Cons: The apartments are all chopped up and not true two bedrooms. Roach infestation in the building is a major problem that isn’t fixed and they also barely turn heat on in wint…

negativeMay 2025

Anonymous

Pros: Love the area, love the neighbors, loved my home after putting a TON of work into fixing it up while living there. Cons: Honestly the building management was insanely unresponsive. First moved in and the radiator…

mixedJul 2023

Anonymous

Pros: location good lighting in bedrooms Cons: cockroaches everywhere — no response from super or landlord packages stolen or broken into

mixedJan 2023

Anonymous

View all 6 reviews

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Good Cause
Rent Stabilized

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

AFRICAN AMERICAN RLTY CO

Portfolio of 3 buildingsHead officer: LOUIS GALPERNMail: 82 NASSAU STREET, New York, NY, 10038

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

2.4

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 1 by score · of 3 total

See all 3 →

C-112 MAC DOUGAL STREETManhattan4.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1910Building constructed13 units · 5 floors
nowAFRICAN AMERICAN RLTY COOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 10

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

84 HESTER STREET · Manhattan · 40.716° N, -73.992° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby2 min

7 schools nearby1 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

PIKE ST/DIVISION STM15
0.1 mi2 min
EAST BROADWAY/PIKE STM9
0.1 mi3 min
EAST BROADWAY/PIKE STM9
0.2 mi3 min
ESSEX ST/EAST BROADWAYM9
0.2 mi3 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 042 Benjamin AltmanElementary
0.1 mi1 min
Emma Lazarus High SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
Pace High SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
M.s. 131Middle School
0.1 mi2 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Manhattan Charter School IiElementary
0.4 mi7 min
Manhattan Charter School IiElementary
0.4 mi7 min
Manhattan Charter SchoolElementary
0.4 mi9 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Mesivta Tifereth JerusalemElementary
0.2 mi3 min
Transfiguration SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Beth Jacob Elementary SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 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

Lower East Side→

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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.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1910

Floors5

Total units13

Rent-stab units13

ClassC7

BBL1003000018

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1910

Building constructed

13 units · 5 floors · class C7

2024

Rent stabilization on file

1 stabilized unit registered.

now

Current owner: AFRICAN AMERICAN RLTY CO

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMDec 15, 2025
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
311MEDIUMOct 16, 2025
Sewer — Manhole Overflow (Use Comments) (SA1)
311MEDIUMJul 11, 2025
Sewer — Catch Basin Search (SC2)
311MEDIUMJan 11, 2025
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
311MEDIUMJan 11, 2025
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPDLOWApr 1, 2024
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
HPDLOWJan 2, 2024
HPD Class A Violation — § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NE
HPDMEDIUMJan 2, 2024
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT SOUTH HALL I
HPDLOWJan 2, 2024
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT SOUTH HALL IN VESITUBULE ARE
HPDMEDIUMJan 2, 2024
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AI

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is approximately $2,900 per month.
Is 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 rent stabilized?
Yes, 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is rent stabilized with 1 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Based on historical listing data, August tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 84 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 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
The registered owner of 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 is AFRICAN AMERICAN RLTY CO. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 a good landlord?
84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002, owned by AFRICAN AMERICAN RLTY CO, has an overall grade of C (2.8/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 13 recorded violations. Tenants have left 6 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.8 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
Yes, 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 13 housing violations and 16 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 have?
84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 offers 3 amenities including Pet Friendly, Good Cause, Rent Stabilized. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 allow pets?
84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.
What schools are near 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
There are 10 schools near 84 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), Emma Lazarus High School (2 min walk), Pace High School (2 min walk), M.s. 131 (2 min walk), Manhattan Charter School Ii (7 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: PIKE ST/DIVISION ST (M15), 0.12 mi away.
Is 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10002 zip code where 84 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 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 built and how many units does it have?
84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 was built in 1910, has 5 floors, contains 13 total units, 12 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002?
84 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10002 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 2.7 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

09 / 10

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