Updated November 12, 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.
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER WINDOW SASH GLASS PANE (INNER PART)AT 1ST WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT CELLAR APT B1, 1st CELLAR APT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3225 Lot 104 [HPD:19366170] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT CELLAR APT B1, 1st CELLAR APT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3225 Lot 104 [HPD:19366169] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT CELLAR APT B1, 1st CELLAR APT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3225 Lot 104 [HPD:19366165] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT CELLAR APT B1, 1st CELLAR APT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 3225 Lot 104 [HPD:19366164] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH GLASS AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, SECTION ''2234'' @ Block 3196 Lot 29 [HPD:19365797] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 34A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''2234'' @ Block 3196 Lot 29 [HPD:19365796] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 34A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''2234'' @ Block 3196 Lot 29 [HPD:19365795] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT 1ST CLOSET FROM NORTH AT EAST, WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 34A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''2234'' @ Block 3196 Lot 29 [HPD:19365794] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 34A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''2234'' @ Block 3196 Lot 29 [HPD:19365793] Nov 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 34A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''2234'' @ Block 3196 Lot 29 [HPD:19365792] Nov 9, 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 729 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 (2). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (2148 incidents).
How does University Heights compare to the rest of The Bronx?
University Heights logged 729 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 (728), homeless (1).
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.