60 East 3rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

60 East 3rd Street is a 6-story, 16-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Manhattan's East Village, constructed in 1898 and currently owned by Zach Zachariadis. The building has experienced numerous significant issues in recent years, particularly related to heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between November 2024 and January 2025 regarding building-wide heating problems. There are currently several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from November 2024, including inadequate gas supply to kitchen fixtures in Apartment 4, hot water issues in Apartment 4, and concerns about an electromagnetic locking device at the building entrance.

The building faced multiple Department of Buildings complaints in April 2024 regarding work without permits, falling debris, and site conditions endangering workers, with some resulting in violations. Environmental Control Board violations from April 2024 noted disrepair of roof drainage systems, leading to a $2,500 penalty. Despite these ongoing maintenance challenges, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the building since at least 2020, and regular rodent inspections conducted from 2019 through 2025 have all resulted in passing grades.

The building's heat and hot water system continues to be a pressing concern, with multiple recent complaints and violation notices indicating ongoing issues, particularly during the winter months. These heating system problems have been documented as affecting the entire building, with multiple tenants reporting inadequate heat and hot water conditions. While some issues have been addressed through inspections and repairs, including one instance where HPD confirmed inadequate heat conditions and issued a violation, many of the February 2024 violations remain open, suggesting persistent maintenance challenges.