527 East 6th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The five-story, 12-unit tenement building at 527 East 6th Street, owned by Michael Shaoul, is a 1911 construction located in the East Village neighborhood. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2023-2024, with eight emergency heat/hot water complaints between September 2023 and December 2023, including one recent complaint in December 2023 that HPD could not verify access to inspect. Additionally, there were plumbing water supply complaints in October 2023 and December 2023 that also had access issues during inspections.

The building underwent several notable maintenance violations in late 2023, including issues with self-closing doors in apartments 2E and 4E, hot water access problems in those same units, and a staircase repair requirement for defective wood treads on the 1st story. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status from 2019 through 2024, with no reported infestations or eradication efforts. However, there have been recent rodent activity concerns, with inspections in 2024-2025 showing rat activity, though previous inspections in 2023 and 2024 generally passed without issues.

The building has experienced some structural complaints in the past, including an egress issue in December 2023 and a vibration complaint in March 2020, both of which were found to have no violations at the time of inspection. The frequency and pattern of heat/hot water complaints, along with the plumbing issues, suggest ongoing concerns with the building's basic systems, though many complaints could not be verified due to access issues during inspections. The building's maintenance record shows attention to address various violations, as evidenced by multiple "Certified" statuses for repairs, though some violations from October 2023 remain open. The property has generally maintained a good track record regarding pest control and structural safety, with most complaints being addressed promptly when violations are found.