61 East 7th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

61 East 7th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1893, currently owned by Peter Tran. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly in recent years, with multiple complaints from 2023 through early 2025. These complaints often resulted in HPD inspections, though access issues frequently prevented thorough evaluation. More recent concerns include an emergency stairs flooring issue in early 2025 and an open door/window violation as of June 2025.

The property has undergone various renovations and maintenance activities over the years, with multiple permit applications filed between 2019 and 2022 for electrical, plumbing, and other work. The building's maintenance history shows several significant problems requiring attention, particularly within apartment 5B, which has reported issues with leaks and ceiling damage since 2018. There were also multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2020-2023, though recent filings indicate no current infestations. A series of complaints about work being done without proper permits was recorded in late 2022, though investigations typically found no violations requiring action.

The building has passed recent rodent inspections in 2023 and 2025, though there were some indications of rodent activity in 2022-2023. The property has had various HPD and DOB violations over the years, including some concerning fire safety and electrical systems, though many have been resolved or dismissed. The building's recent history shows continued maintenance challenges, particularly with building-wide systems like heat and water, while more recent complaints have become less frequent. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2023 and has generally passed recent rodent inspections, though some ongoing maintenance issues remain evident in service requests and violations.