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536 East 6 Street

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00401-0028Map

Owner of record: Rea Alphabet LLC

536 East 6 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Rea Alphabet LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on July 26, 2026. 18 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
49

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 26, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 10% of the building's 10 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 31

  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure bottom rail at building front fire escape at party wall balcony, 2nd story

    Jul 26, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing standards at 2nd sty balcony front railing fire escape at building front

    Mar 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing standards at 3rd sty balcony front railing fire escape at building front

    Mar 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at building entrance door.

    May 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule door.

    May 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 4 sq ft on the north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition sleeping rooms created at cellar east section in conjuction with 1 sty east 1 apt 1a contrary to c of o

    Aug 18, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections to full bathroom illegal sleeping rooms created at cellar east section in conjuction with 1 sty east 1 apt 1a contrary to c of o

    Aug 18, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of locked secondary means of egress door located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure the stringers to the bracket at 2nd sty. north balcony at fire escape

    Jan 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required.

    Jul 10, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to building at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house-hold items at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 10, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance from street at front areaway, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer system in the foyer located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 9, 2000 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door buzzer, in the entrance located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2000 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required. at front areaway

    Feb 28, 2000 · Apt NA

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of provide gateway no access to dropladder 2 sty front fire escape.

    Jun 13, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods out of guide 2 sty balcony front stack er1.

    Feb 6, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing slat section missing 2 sty balcony east front stack.

    Feb 6, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty rear apt 8. , section '' ''

    Dec 27, 1990 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Apr 14, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1st sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.

    Apr 14, 1989

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 3

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    Sec. ec 110.2 unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable,electrical equipment apparatus,materials,devices,appliance or wiring in use. defective & hazardous circuit breaker panel and circuit breaker in apt 2a of 1st flr. at

    Jan 25, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 230.72c. violation of the electrical code technical standard. aptoccupant has not been provided access to means of disconnect in bsmt. at 2 pm observed entrance to disconnect switch was padlocked. each

    Jan 25, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o permit. @ 2:00 pm observed that wiring had been installed, electrical wiring of apt 2a on 1srt flr including apt riser from basement to aptpanel.branch circuits,fixtures,switcehs,receptacle

    Jan 25, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 250.24(a5) violation of the electrical code technical standing. neutral in apt panel 2a grounded after service switch. at 2 pm observed in apt 2a panel that the neutral terminal bar had been grounded to

    Jan 25, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. ec110.2 violation of the electrical code technical standards. defective and hazardous fixture in use at 2 pm observed that in bsmt portion of apt that a defective fixture had been installed over hot water

    Jan 25, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work contrary to plans under application #103863730 in that beam replacement and sub-flooring not shown on plans, shoring for stair soffet not on plans. remedy: stop all work forthwith and conform to plans.

    Jan 24, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit - work noted interior demolition of partitions and ceiling at cellar level without first obtaining permits and approvals as required by this department. remedy: stop all work forthwith and

    Oct 4, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 29, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 27, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 14, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 8, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 8, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 8, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    May 13, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 21, 2004 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 19, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 18, 2004 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 18, 2004 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2004 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 17, 2004 · Apt 7

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
6,200 ft²
Lot area
1,957 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
401 / 28
Assessed value
$2,387,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #122307, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.

Questions about 536 East 6 Street

Who owns 536 East 6 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rea Alphabet LLC.

Does 536 East 6 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 536 East 6 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 536 East 6 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 536 East 6 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.