20 Buchanan Place
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 1923
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations89 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building20 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood5 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 5-story building located in Fordham Heights, containing 65 residential units. Built in 1923.
The neighborhood: University Heights
Bronx · 1,073 buildings tracked
4 parks · 1.0 acres · incl. Grand 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 (205 vs 4 average per building).
Top issues
- Lead Paint51
- Pests34
- Window/Door27
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BOILER ROOM
Apr 2, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 32B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Apr 2, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''C'', AT SOUTH
Mar 30, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH TO VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Feb 26, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEDING MAXIMUM OF 130 DEGREES AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''BUCHANAN''
Jan 22, 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 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,995 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,400 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,700 | — |
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
MAGEN DAVID MGMT 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 205 open HPD violations on record, including 89 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (4 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 5 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 695 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 University Heights is about $2,995/month for a one-bedroom.