63 East 130th Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

63 East 130th Street is a 5-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Theodore Moy. The property has exhibited various maintenance and safety concerns over recent years, with the most pressing issues involving rodent activity. In 2023, there were multiple reports of rat sightings in April, though subsequent inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found no violations, with the most recent rodent inspection in June 2025 showing a passed result.

The building underwent significant repairs in 2021, addressing multiple code violations including water leaks, ceiling issues, and fire safety concerns. Specific violations included requirements to repair the roof to prevent leaks, address broken tar paper and flashing, and correct various plaster and paint deficiencies, particularly in the public hall on the 5th story and apartment 5. The building had several emergency maintenance complaints in 2020, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, doors, flooring, and heating systems, though inspections found no violations in some cases. The property has maintained an active bedbug monitoring and reporting system, with reports filed regularly from 2021 through 2024.

The most recent reports from December 2024 confirm no infested units during the reporting period, suggesting effective management of this particular issue. A lighting complaint regarding parking lot lights was reported and closed in March 2025, with no violations found upon inspection. The building has generally passed rodent inspections consistently from 2018 through 2025, though there were some instances of rat activity noted in 2023. The property has demonstrated responsiveness to safety concerns, with multiple safety-related complaints being investigated and addressed, including inspections of the fire escape and carbon monoxide detection systems, which resulted in no violations being found.