Updated May 11, 2026 · Data from NYPD, 311, Citizen, community reports
Named for the former NYU campus (now Bronx Community College), with University Avenue's commercial corridor and Hall of Fame Terrace's historic colonnade.
Robbery — Search for Two Men After Attempted Armed Robbery @ 1985 University Ave (University Heights, Bronx) [CZ:-OsLQ-q94ck1NDvuGKhR] May 11, 2026
Robbery — Person Robbed @ 2170 University Ave (University Heights, Bronx) [CZ:-OsClOUygRQk7mDLeqrB] May 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN GLAZE ENAMEL AT THE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2202 Lot 9 [HPD:18877020] May 7, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN THE WASTEPIPE AT THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2202 Lot 9 [HPD:18877019] May 7, 2026
Violent Crime — Report of People Fighting, Throwing Bottles, One Gunshot Heard @ 238 Sherman Ave [CZ:-OrvxHNYuYryjwMsfX_F] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED, MISSING VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 44B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2223 Lot 5 [HPD:18875117] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW GLASS, AT UPPER WINDOW SASH, 1ST WINDOW FROM WEST AT SOUTH IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 44B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2223 Lot 5 [HPD:18875116] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 44B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2223 Lot 5 [HPD:18875115] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS BLOCKING EGRESS WINDOW AT BUILDING FRONT NORTH @ Block 3209 Lot 16 [HPD:18875409] May 6, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3209 Lot 16 [HPD:18875407] May 6, 2026
University Heights currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 171 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in University Heights?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Afternoon (12pm–6pm) has the fewest reported incidents (1). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (168 incidents).
How does University Heights compare to the rest of The Bronx?
University Heights logged 171 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in University Heights?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (164), Violent Crime (5), Robbery (2).
Is University Heights getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are up. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.