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521 East 6 Street

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00402-0055Map

Owner of record: 521 East 6th Street Housing Development Fund

521 East 6 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 521 East 6th Street Housing Development Fund. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on November 6, 2017. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2018.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
22

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Nov 6, 2017

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 2018
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 · 27

  • 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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at door in the entrance located at apt 4 , 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at door in the entrance located at apt 7 , 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2015 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1s, 1st story, apartment at south

    Aug 4, 2014 · Apt 1S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1s, 1st story, apartment at south

    Aug 4, 2014 · Apt 1S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetration at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1s lower level, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2008 · Apt 1S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling 4 st.ft. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1s lower level, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2008 · Apt 1S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall, at lower duplex level, in the 1st room from north located at apt 1n, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 16, 2007 · Apt 1N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on north wall (approx 10 sq ft) at the lowel level of duplex apartment located at apt 1n, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 10, 2007 · Apt 1N

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall, in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Jan 20, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 27, 2000 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling walls and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 27, 2000 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden rotted floor in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 27, 2000 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 27, 2000 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors - in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 27, 2000 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    File with this department a telephone number at which the owner or a responsible person can be reached at all hours in the event of an emergency.

    May 7, 1992

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating ceiling 4 sty west apt 7 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 30, 1991 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 4 sty west apt 7 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 30, 1991 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty west apt 7 kirkpatrick. , section '' ''

    Sep 30, 1991 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock 4 sty west apt 7 entrance door. , section '' ''

    Sep 30, 1991 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective 1 cracked marble tread #6 1 to 2 stys.

    Jul 20, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 8 tread from bottom 2 to 3 sty.

    Jul 20, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Jul 20, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed 2 sty east apt 4. , section '' ''

    Nov 2, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty east apt 4. , section '' ''

    Nov 2, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 2 sty reareast apt 4. , section '' ''

    Oct 13, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Oct 4, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non-compliant. at time of inspection, damaged observed with a vertical crack approx. 8'-0" length on structural party wall to have been sustained to public hallway wall by the entrance door in ground floor level attached to adjacent building 519 east 6th street where construction in progress.

    Dec 17, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Nov 6, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building- in that water stains are present at cellar level below and around window at north. exterior, indicating a leaking condition in apt in recreation room, water stains are also present

    Nov 28, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as required under application #103248200 note- temp c of o expired 7-12-05. remedy: discontinue use or obtain a valid certificate of occupancy.

    Nov 28, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy under application #103248200 for entire building. note- temp c of o expired 7-15-05. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.

    Oct 19, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building.noted:inspection of cellar 1st floor,4th floor,5th floor found sloping floors and door lintels approx 7" off level.temporary 4"x4" wood post and beam shoring in position.remedy:repa

    Apr 30, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. noted at various locations throughout building interior floors reopening and sogging. submit a structure report form a prof engineer and repair all defects at once.

    May 26, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. floor sagging approx 8 feet from west toward eastin rear apartments from 3 - 5th floor creating a hazardous condition

    Jun 26, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. remedy: stop all work. obtain a permit.

    Jun 22, 1988

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 19, 2008 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 19, 2008 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 19, 2008 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 6, 2007 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 6, 2007 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 10, 2007 · Apt 1N

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 8, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 21, 2006 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 21, 2006 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 13, 2006 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 13, 2006 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 6, 2006 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 6, 2006 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 12, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 3, 2005 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 3S

    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
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
7,229 ft²
Lot area
2,271 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
402 / 55
Assessed value
$2,473,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #129667, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.

Questions about 521 East 6 Street

Who owns 521 East 6 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 521 East 6th Street Housing Development Fund.

Does 521 East 6 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 521 East 6 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 10% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 521 East 6 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 521 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.