60 East 9th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

60 East 9th Street is a 6-story, 213-unit residential building constructed in 1954 and currently owned by Russell Heigel. The building has experienced several ongoing maintenance issues, most notably in the plumbing systems, with multiple complaints regarding bathtub/shower problems reported between 2024 and 2025, and some violations still listed as open. In 2023, there were significant concerns regarding electrical safety, with violations for exposed wiring documented in multiple apartments (510 in particular) between December 2022 and June 2023, along with ventilation system issues. The building has also faced safety concerns, particularly regarding fire escape maintenance, with multiple emergency complaints and violations between 2022 and 2023, though most of these were subsequently closed with corrections.

Recent inspections and complaints indicate continued attention to safety systems, with the most recent tenant safety inspections in 2023 and 2025 showing no violations. However, there are currently open violations from March 2024 regarding missing carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and defective self-closing doors in Apartment 427. The building has maintained a good record in terms of pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2022-2025), and passed all rodent inspections conducted between 2012 and 2024. Multiple Department of Buildings violations and penalties have been issued and resolved over the years, primarily related to electrical, plumbing, and construction work compliance issues.

The most recent permit activity shows a permit was issued on October 31, 2024, though the specific details of the work authorized are not provided in the available data. The building's history includes a significant number of service requests, particularly in the areas of plumbing, electrical systems, and safety concerns, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. While many violations have been resolved, the pattern of recurring issues, particularly in the plumbing and electrical systems, is notable. Recent inspections have generally shown improved compliance with safety regulations, though some open violations remain.