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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1s, 1st story, apartment at south
Aug 4, 2014 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty west apt 7 kirkpatrick. , section '' ''
Sep 30, 1991 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 1 cracked marble tread #6 1 to 2 stys.
Jul 20, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 8 tread from bottom 2 to 3 sty.
Jul 20, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.