299 East 158th Street
Building overview
Data as of Sep 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 neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations87 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 (211 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety38
- Structural32
- Pests26
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- General
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTAR BRICK JOINTS AT CHIMNEY AT EAST ON THE ROOF
Date UnknownClass 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
Date UnknownClass C - General
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 1ST AND 3RD CONCRETE TREAD FROM BOTTOM UP AT STAIR TO BULKHEAD
Date UnknownClass C - Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDING MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY
Date UnknownClass C - Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR GLASS PANE AT UPPER SASH WINDOW AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY
Date UnknownClass C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Sep 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3+ Bed | — | $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 211 open HPD violations on record, including 87 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 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 133 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.