506 East 6th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 14-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 506 East 6th Street, owned by Sonny Bharat, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems throughout 2024 and 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed for inadequate service affecting the entire building. Most recently, there were three heat/hot water complaints in April 2025 alone. The building has also faced plumbing challenges, including bathtub/shower issues in January 2025, and water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks) were reported in January 2024, though these were eventually addressed according to HPD records.

A violation was issued in February 2024 regarding hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees in Apartment 4FW. Inspections and maintenance records show attention to safety concerns, with recent rodent inspections in 2025 showing passed results, though there were periods of rat activity noted in late 2024 and early 2025. The building had multiple violations related to self-closing door requirements in early 2024, particularly concerning hooks and eyes installed on building entrance doors.

Fortunately, the property has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations in recent years, with all reporting periods from 2019 to 2025 showing no affected units. Recent complaints regarding illegal hotel rooms, gas piping, and ventilation issues were investigated in 2023, but no violations were found. While the building has faced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly with heating systems, it has demonstrated compliance with recent pest control requirements and maintained a generally satisfactory record for major safety inspections.