63 York Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

63 York Avenue in New Brighton is a 3-story, 2-family house built in 1899, currently owned by Mei Yu Chen. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues over the past several years, with the most recent inspections in 2023 resulting in failed compliance outcomes.

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has conducted multiple inspections between 2021 and 2023, consistently finding violations that necessitate follow-up inspections. There have been three significant heat and hot water incidents, most notably in August 2022 when an entire building outage was reported and required HPD intervention; while heat and hot water were reportedly restored, the situation warranted emergency response.

The building also faced electrical and flooring issues in October 2018, with the HPD unable to gain access for inspection despite multiple complaints about wiring, lighting, and flooring problems during that period. While a Department of Buildings investigation in 2020 regarding illegal conversion was conducted, no violations were found at the time of inspection. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved issues, particularly with rodent infestations, as evidenced by recent compliance failures in both August and October 2023, suggesting persistent challenges with property maintenance and resident comfort that have continued into 2025.