425 East 6th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The five-story, 18-unit brownstone at 425 East 6th Street in the East Village, built in 1854, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in early 2025. Most notably, there were two separate heat and hot water system complaints affecting the entire building in February 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate. Other recent complaints include flooring, unsanitary conditions (including pests), and various general maintenance issues, with multiple instances occurring in January 2025 alone.

The building underwent an inspection in October 2024 that revealed several violations in Apartment 1A, including issues with window glass panes, a self-closing door, and a pest infestation, though some violations were subsequently certified as corrected. The property has also been subject to multiple complaints regarding unauthorized work, with several inspections in 2024-2025 for "Work Without a Permit" showing either no violation warranted or inspector inability to gain access. The building's recent history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024-2025, with multiple complaints about building systems and general maintenance issues.

While there have been improvements, as evidenced by some violation closures and passing rodent inspections, the property continues to experience recurring issues, particularly with heating systems and building access for inspections. The most recent environmental violation regarding construction safety rights from November 2023, with a penalty of $6,250, remains active. Interestingly, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past two filing periods (2023-2025), following several years of intermittent occurrences between 2019 and 2022, suggesting improved pest management.