206 East 6th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 18-unit, 5-story tenement building at 206 East 6th Street in the East Village, owned by Jonathan Wertenteil, has experienced several notable issues over recent years. Most concerning are the recurring heat and hot water problems, with building-wide outages reported in both 2021 and 2019, though in the latter case, officials were unable to access units for inspection. The building has also dealt with multiple plumbing and heating system issues, including radiator problems in 2019.

A significant cluster of violations was documented in April 2019 in apartment 1RW, including a defective smoke detector, non-self-closing doors, and multiple requirements for painting various surfaces and radiators, all of which were subsequently certified as resolved. In 2022, the building faced scrutiny for unauthorized commercial activity when an illegal physical treatment establishment operated on the first floor, resulting in three Environmental Control Board violations related to unpermitted work and illegal occupancy. This incident appears to have been resolved with a penalty of $1,250.

The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding pest issues, with the most recent bedbug reports from 2022-2023 showing no infestations. However, rodent inspections have shown some variability, with recent activity noted in 2024. The building's maintenance history shows regular inspections and prompt attention to most issues, though the recurring nature of heat and hot water problems suggests an ongoing challenge. The property has also undergone some permitted work in 2019, with two separate permits issued for electrical work.