2281 University 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 1924
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations5 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building13 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood7 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 5-story building located in University Heights (North)-Fordham, containing 57 residential units. Built in 1924.
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 (10 vs 4 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety3
- Mold2
- Heat/Hot Water2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Heat/Hot Water
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM OF 130 DEGREES AT KITCHEN AND BATHROOM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4J, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jan 23, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM OF 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1I, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jan 23, 2026Class C - Mold
C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT RATS YARD
Aug 8, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jun 11, 2025Class C - Safety
THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 2, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''2281'', 1st FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jan 9, 2024Class 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
2281-85 REALTY 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 10 open HPD violations on record, including 5 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 7 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 108 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.