6 Charles Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

6 Charles Street is a 6-story, 27-unit residential building located in the West Village, dating back to 1902 and classified as a New Law Tenement. The building has experienced persistent pest-related issues in recent years, with a notable pattern of rodent activity throughout 2023-2024, during which multiple bait applications were required and inspections showed either rat activity or the need for bait.

There was also a rat sighting reported in February 2023 and December 2021. The building faced several significant maintenance challenges between 2019-2020, including multiple heat and hot water complaints, both for the entire building and individual apartments, with some cases classified as emergencies. In November 2020, an air conditioner unit installation was cited for obstructing a fire escape, while a December 2020 violation related to elevator door lock monitoring resulted in a $1,250 penalty.

More recent issues include a mosquito complaint in October 2023, which was acknowledged by the Department of Health. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in the most recent three reporting periods (2022-2024), with only two documented cases in 2021 and 2020 that were promptly addressed. While some building systems and pest management efforts have been addressed through regular inspections and applications, the persistent nature of the rodent activity remains a notable concern, despite a passing rodent inspection in August 2024.