425 East 63rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

The 13-story, 495-unit building at 425 East 63rd Street, known as The Royal York, and owned by Margaret Johnson, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months (2025) that warrant attention. Currently, there are active HPD complaints regarding an emergency door issue, unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests, problems with a radiator, and wall maintenance requirements - all reported on May 14, 2025.

Earlier in May 2025, the building received documented violations related to its ventilation system and electrical outlet issues. The property has maintained good compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infested units in the past two reporting periods (2023-2024), though there have been some rodent inspection failures noted in June and October 2022. The building's history shows persistent maintenance challenges, particularly between 2018-2024, including multiple documented violations regarding plumbing work and the need for proper permit management.

In 2018, there were several plumbing-related violations due to issues with the master plumber's license, and in December 2023, violations were issued for unauthorized alterations in a fourth-floor apartment involving partition walls. The property has also had some accessibility and safety concerns, including a January 2024 violation for obstructed emergency egress at the cellar level. While the building has generally passed routine tenant safety inspections, the recent cluster of maintenance issues and open complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and timely resolution of maintenance problems.