2251 Grand Avenue
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 1935
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations16 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building15 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood3 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, containing 37 residential units. Built in 1935.
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 (80 vs 4 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests22
- Structural12
- Water/Plumbing12
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Heat/Hot Water
HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Mar 27, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT BUILDING ENTRANCE , 1st STORY
Mar 27, 2026Class C - Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Mar 19, 2026Class C - Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Mar 19, 2026Class C - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPRX 5 SQFT AT WINDOW FRAME. APPRX 5 SQFT AT NORTH WALL. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15721903 ISSUED 14-FEB-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS C PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Mar 10, 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 | — | $2,950 | — |
| 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
51 BUCHANAN 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 80 open HPD violations on record, including 16 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 3 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 295 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 $2,950/month for a one-bedroom.