300 East 159th 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
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations4 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building33 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 21 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 (16 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Lead Paint4
- Window/Door4
- Safety3
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Window/Door
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE WINDOW, WINDOW AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Nov 13, 2025Class C - Lead Paint
REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT FUSEBOX COVER 4TH STY NORTHWEST PAT 4D PUBLIC HALL ER1 38577
Aug 31, 1999Class C - Lead Paint
REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT AT 4 WALLS AND CEILING KITCHEN 4TH STY NORTHWEST APT 4D. ER1 , SECTION '' ''
Oct 26, 1993Class C - Lead Paint
REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT 3RD STY SOUTHWEST APT 3C FOYER NORTH WALL CENTER ROOM & PRIVATE HALL SOUTH WALL MS WILLIAMS 993 7641 CHILD UNDER 6 YRS OLD IN APT.
May 25, 1993Class C - Structural
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Nov 28, 2025Class B
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
300 ASSOCIATES 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 16 open HPD violations on record, including 4 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 2 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, about the neighborhood median of 2.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 551 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.