299 East 158th Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 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
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1931
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations73 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building23 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 5-story building located in Melrose, containing 14 residential units. Built in 1931.
The neighborhood: Melrose
Bronx · 731 buildings tracked
1 subway station nearby
11 parks · 2.4 acres · incl. Melrose Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (151 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety33
- Heat/Hot Water25
- Pests24
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- General
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE TREADS 4,5,6,10,12,13 AND 15 FROM THE BOTTOM UP AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY
Jun 18, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
May 7, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BULKHEAD DOOR , 5th STORY
May 7, 2026Class C - Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
May 4, 2026Class C - Electrical
HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORD RUN ALONG THE FLOOR FROM APT LA TO THE BASEMENT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
May 4, 2026Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $4,000 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
UNIVERSAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CORP.
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 151 open HPD violations on record, including 73 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 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 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below 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 87 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 Melrose is about $4,000/month for a one-bedroom.