409 East 6th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

The 6-story, 26-unit Old Law Tenement building at 409 East 6th Street in the East Village, currently owned by Gregory Bucks, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2024 and late 2023, with multiple emergency complaints filed by tenants through both 311 and Housing Maintenance Code channels. The most recent complaint from October 2024 remains open, indicating ongoing building-wide heating problems. The building has undergone several inspections regarding these complaints, with some resulting in verified corrections, while others were closed due to lack of access.

Additionally, there have been safety concerns including a smoke detector issue in August 2024 which was promptly addressed. The property has faced various maintenance challenges as documented through Housing Maintenance Code violations, including issues with heating systems, door self-closing mechanisms, and past pest problems. Notably, violations were recorded in early 2024 regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detector requirements in Apartment 1C, as well as concerns about water temperatures and heating adequacy in Apartment 5C.

While the building has passed several recent rodent inspections (2023-2025), there were instances of failure noted in 2022. The building's bedbug reports from 2020 through 2024 show no infestations recorded in any of the filing periods. A Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspection was attempted in June 2025, but the inspector was unable to gain access. The property has had some historical violations through the Department of Buildings, including one from 2018 regarding outside communication equipment, though this was resolved.