338 East 6th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

This five-story, 10-unit tenement building in the East Village, owned by Mustafa Ahmed, was constructed in 1865 and has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most concerning are the active violations related to the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2023 and a 2024 violation regarding the failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection. In late 2021, there was a violation regarding foundation issues at the cellar level that resulted in a $1,250 penalty, though this was later resolved.

The building has experienced recurring rodent issues, with the most recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 showing passed results, though there was evidence of rat activity in late 2023. A concerning structural stability complaint was filed in December 2021, resulting in an OATH violation, and there was an illegal gas piping complaint in 2020 that required multiple access attempts for inspection. The building has faced multiple maintenance challenges, including heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building in December 2022, and various interior problems such as water leaks and ceiling paint/plaster issues in February 2022, though these were resolved without violations being issued.

The property has maintained a clear track record regarding bedbugs since 2020, with multiple filings showing zero infested units. While a food poisoning complaint was filed and closed in October 2023, the Department of Health determined it was an isolated incident. The building has undergone regular rodent control efforts, with bait applied in 2023-2024, though initial inspections have shown mixed results in the past. Two permits were issued in late 2022 for plumbing and electrical work, indicating some level of ongoing maintenance activity.