543 East 6th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

543 East 6th Street is a five-story, eight-unit Old Law Tenement building built in 1930, currently owned by Anh Do. The property has faced several significant issues in recent years, most notably recurring problems with heat and hot water across the entire building during March-April 2025, with multiple complaints filed and inspections conducted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has also experienced rat activity, with inspections in April 2025 showing confirmed rodent presence, though a subsequent June 2025 compliance inspection passed.

The property has undergone various maintenance concerns, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2024-2025 related to safety features such as carbon monoxide detectors and self-closing doors, though most of these violations were subsequently closed. Recent construction work at the building has generated multiple complaints and violations, particularly regarding unpermitted work and failure to maintain compliance with building codes in 2023-2024. These issues included concerns about a leaning chimney, excessive garbage storage, and problems with window air conditioning unit installations.

The building's management received several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations in 2024 for failing to comply with orders and maintain proper documentation, though most were resolved with paid penalties. While the building has demonstrated attention to pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in recent inspections dating back to 2019-2025, the rodent inspection results show a pattern of activity requiring attention. The property has maintained consistent compliance through regular inspections and prompt resolution of most violations, with the most recent rodent inspection passing, though the heat and hot water system remains a recurring concern.