738 East 6th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 5-story, 11-unit old-law tenement building at 738 East 6th Street in the East Village, currently managed by 738 East 6th Owner (de) LLC, has a lengthy history of maintenance issues and violations dating back to its 1900 construction. Most notably, there are several active pest-related complaints from January 2025, with similar issues recurring throughout 2024-2025, despite previous inspections and treatments. The building has experienced multiple rodent infestations, with recent inspections in early 2025 showing varying results from "Passed" to "Rat Activity" with bait application required.

Significant 2022 violations included unauthorized modifications to a shower stall in apartment 1D and issues with self-closing doors at bulkhead locations, while earlier violations from 2019-2020 addressed illegal occupancy concerns in the cellar and multiple failed certifications of hazardous violations. The property has undergone various permitted work, including electrical and alteration projects, though there have been several complaints regarding unpermitted work and illegal conversions between 2018-2022. Building systems have faced scrutiny for sanitation concerns, with multiple complaints about garbage/recycling storage issues, though these were generally resolved through inspections. The apartment has maintained an active bedbug reporting record from 2019-2024, consistently showing zero infested units, suggesting effective pest management practices.

Recent activity shows ongoing efforts to address environmental control board violations, particularly regarding proper waste management and building maintenance compliance. The building's inspection and violation history suggests persistent challenges with maintaining basic habitability standards, particularly regarding pest control and building code compliance. While many past violations have been resolved, recent complaints indicate that similar issues continue to affect the property, with open complaints as recently as January 2025. The property management has generally responded to violations and inspections as required, though there have been instances of failed inspections and inability to gain access for verification purposes.