2251 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 1936
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations10 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building5 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 (North)-Fordham, containing 25 residential units. Built in 1936.
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 (58 vs 4 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural15
- Water/Plumbing10
- Safety9
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Sep 7, 2010Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) CEILING, NORTH WALL, SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jun 25, 2010Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jun 25, 2010Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jun 25, 2010Class C - Heat/Hot Water
POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT BOILER ROOM, AT BASEMENT
Jun 17, 2010Class 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
ALFRED AND MATTHEW REALTY CORP
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
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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 58 open HPD violations on record, including 10 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 78 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.