666 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 6-unit, 4-story tenement building at 666 6th Avenue in Sunset Park, owned by Michelle De La Uz and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance and living condition challenges over the past three years. Most recently, in October 2024, the building received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, primarily affecting apartment 4L, including issues with leaks impacting ceilings in multiple rooms and bathrooms, mold presence, peeling paint, an infestation of roaches, and problems with self-closing doors. These violations were documented as both Class A and Class B, indicating varying levels of seriousness.

Additional concerns in late 2024 included complaints about plumbing, mold, and ceiling conditions, all requiring HPD inspections and resulting in violations. The building has also faced recurring issues with basic systems, including a power outage in July 2024 and rodent sightings in May 2024, though a subsequent inspection in June 2024 found compliance with rodent control requirements. The property has maintained a consistent record of addressing bedbug concerns, with no reported infestations in recent years, as evidenced by annual reports showing zero infested or eradicated units since 2019. Historical complaints dating back to 2020-2022 involved various maintenance issues, including problems with plumbing (both water supply and sink), a refrigerator issue, and a cooking gas access situation.

While some complaints were resolved without violations, others resulted in the issuance of violations requiring further action by the property owner. A recent illegal after-hours work complaint in April 2025 was investigated but found no violations at the time of inspection. The building's recent history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in 4L, where multiple open violations related to leaks, mold, pests, and safety systems are currently documented. However, the property has successfully addressed bedbug prevention requirements over several years, with all annual reports showing zero instances of infestation.