306 East 6th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

306 East 6th Street, a 5-story, 32-unit New Law Tenement building built in 1877 and currently owned by Jonathan Wertenteil, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly during winter 2023-2024 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding system failures affecting the entire building. The property has also faced significant pest control challenges, with ongoing rodent activity documented through multiple inspections in 2024-2025, including recent inspections in March 2025 showing non-compliance.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) received multiple sanitation-related complaints in late 2023 and throughout 2024, including a November 2023 pest-related complaint that could not be inspected due to access issues. The building's recent history shows a concerning pattern of health and safety issues, including food establishment-related complaints about rodents and insects in 2024, as well as a food poisoning incident investigated by the Health Department in late 2023. While the property has maintained a consistent record of submitting bedbug reports (filing periods showing zero infested units from 2018-2024), these reports have been required due to previous violations.

The building's infrastructure has been the subject of various complaints over the years, including an electrical wiring complaint in 2018 and multiple heating system issues, though recent inspections show compliance with door/window requirements from October 2023. The Department of Buildings and housing maintenance records indicate that while some violations have been closed, the recurring nature of heating system failures and pest-related issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has received multiple rodent control interventions in 2024-2025, including bait applications and compliance inspections showing rat activity. The building's age and history as a New Law Tenement suggest it has faced various maintenance challenges typical of older East Village properties, with the recent pattern of heating and pest issues being particularly notable.