245 East 63rd Street, 1219, Manhattan
Also known as 1201 2nd Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Oct 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations6 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building52 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood52 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 34-story building located in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, containing 532 residential units. Built in 1963.
The Building DNA
Building Services
Unit Perks
The neighborhood: Upper East Side
Manhattan · 3,838 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,060 1BR · $9,250 2BR
8 subway stations nearby
4 parks · 1.3 acres · incl. Twenty-Four Sycamores Park
Available Units
4 active · 7 past listings
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (84 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing20
- Mold16
- Structural12
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT FIRE DOOR AT EAST WALL LEADING TO RECYCLING ROOM AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
Aug 25, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT FIRE DOOR AT WEST WALL LEADING TO STAIR B AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
Aug 25, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1817, 18th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jun 2, 2025Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1122, 11th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''EAST''
Jun 26, 2024Class C - Window/Door
SADDLE AT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 817, 8th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''east''
Sep 21, 2026Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,650 | — |
| 1 Bed | $5,050 | $5,060 | -0% |
| 2 Bed | $8,000 | $9,250 | -14% |
| 3+ Bed | — | $14,897.5 | — |
Value Verdict
Above Market
Rents are 14% higher than the neighbourhood average.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
Rent
$5,788
Building Avg
Buy
$7,930
Est. Monthly Carry
Renting Saves ~$25,704/yr
Compared to buying a similar unit in this neighbourhood.
How is this calculated?+
Estimated monthly carry is the building's average rent multiplied by 1.37x — a rough heuristic for what an equivalent purchase would cost per month. The 1.37 figure approximates principal + interest on a 20% down loan at 6-7% mortgage rates, plus typical NYC property taxes, homeowner insurance, and maintenance reserves.
Annual savings is the difference between this estimated monthly carry and the building's average rent, multiplied by 12.
This is an approximation, not a per-building mortgage calculation. A full rent-vs-buy calculator with explicit inputs (down payment, rate, taxes, appreciation) is on the roadmap. See accuracy disclaimer.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
REGENCY TOWERS LLC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 84 open HPD violations on record, including 6 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 52 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 102 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Upper East Side is about $5,060/month for a one-bedroom.