Updated September 26, 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: § 27-2045(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 APT 1D, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3179 Lot 57 [HPD:19239331] Sep 23, 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 APT 1D, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 3179 Lot 57 [HPD:19239330] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRE AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2869 Lot 143 [HPD:19247894] Sep 23, 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 IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2869 Lot 143 [HPD:19247893] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST @ Block 2869 Lot 143 [HPD:19247888] Sep 23, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 27A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2223 Lot 5 [HPD:19247765] Sep 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GLAZE OF THE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 27A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''251'' @ Block 2223 Lot 5 [HPD:19248123] Sep 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN DRAIN PIPE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3211 Lot 21 [HPD:19237126] Sep 22, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASH BASIN AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3211 Lot 21 [HPD:19237125] Sep 22, 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 IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH @ Block 3211 Lot 21 [HPD:19237123] Sep 22, 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 662 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 (4). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (1630 incidents).
How does University Heights compare to the rest of The Bronx?
University Heights logged 662 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 (662).
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.