615 East 6th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The five-story, 10-unit tenement building at 615 East 6th Street in the East Village, owned by Adam Daniels and constructed in 1939, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in January 2025, there was a heat/hot water complaint that required HPD intervention, though it was reported as resolved shortly thereafter. Significant safety concerns emerged in 2021, particularly regarding the fire escape systems, with multiple emergency complaints recorded in June and August 2021.

These included blocked emergency exits and missing drop ladders, which resulted in environmental control board violations with penalties totaling $7,500. The building also faced several door-related issues in 2021-2022, including problems with self-closing doors in multiple apartments (2B and G), and emergency exits, though most of these violations have been subsequently addressed. The property has maintained a relatively good record regarding pest control and hygiene in recent years, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2022-2024), following an initial eradication of nine units in 2020-2021.

Routine rodent inspections from 2019 through 2025 have consistently resulted in passing scores, indicating effective vermin control measures. A bedbug violation was issued in 2023 for failure to file the annual report, though this appears to have been the only significant compliance issue in recent years. The building is currently in active violation status regarding fire escape and door issues, though many other previous violations have been resolved through appropriate corrective actions.