339 East 6th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

This 5-story, 20-unit tenement building in the East Village, constructed in 1884 and currently owned by Tzvi Wertentell, has a documented history of heating system issues, with three emergency heat/hot water complaints recorded between 2018 and 2024, all involving the entire building. Most recently, in November 2024, a heat/hot water complaint was filed but inspectors were unable to access units for verification.

The building has also faced challenges with regulatory compliance, particularly regarding exterior low-pressure inspections, with three active violations from 2023-2024 for failure to file required documentation. The property experienced significant maintenance issues in the late 2000s, particularly affecting Apartment 1, including problems with mice infestations, defective smoke detectors, and various interior maintenance needs such as peeling paint and plaster repairs. While these historical issues have been resolved, there was a recent rodent inspection in May 2025 that noted initial rat activity, though the June 2025 compliance inspection passed successfully.

Notably, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs since 2018, with no reported infestations or re-infested units across multiple annual reports. The building's exterior access issues were highlighted in a 2018 violation regarding inadequate entrance lighting, which has since been resolved. The property has undergone regular inspections and management has generally addressed violations within reasonable timeframes, as evidenced by the closing of several historical violations through proper certification processes.