551 West 256th Street
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
- Top complaint type at this building4 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil, containing 462 residential units. Built in 1949.
The neighborhood: North Riverdale
Bronx · 1,575 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,622 1BR · $3,295 2BR
1 park · 0.1 acres · incl. Sheridan Triangle
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
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Structural6
- Water/Plumbing2
- Mold1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 11, 2016Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 11, 2016Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 11, 2016Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WEST WALL UNDER SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 11, 2016Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 11, 2016Class 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | — | $2,622 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,295 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,950 | — |
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
NETHERLAND GARDENS CORP
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, none in the city's most serious category (Class C).
- 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 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, about the neighborhood median of 1.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 277 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 North Riverdale is about $2,622/month for a one-bedroom.