2161 Matthews 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
Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations4 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building19 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood19 noise complaints in past year (vs 6 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Pelham Parkway-Van Nest, containing 62 residential units. Built in 1959.
The neighborhood: Bronxdale
Bronx · 351 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,000 1BR · $2,600 2BR
1 subway station nearby
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 (29 vs 5 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety10
- Pests5
- Window/Door4
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 4th STORY
May 15, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT DOOR LEADING TO STAIRCASE AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY
May 15, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE STAIR A DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 6TH STORY
Oct 15, 2024Class 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 SIGN MISSING
Oct 15, 2024Class C - Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AND ASSEMBLY AT DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 4th STORY
May 15, 2026Class B
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 | — | $1,800 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,000 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $2,600 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,500 | — |
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
2165 MATTHEWS AVE OWN
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 29 open HPD violations on record, including 4 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (5 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 19 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 6 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 465 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 Bronxdale is about $2,000/month for a one-bedroom.