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215 WEST 242 STREET

Bronx, NY, 10471

215 WEST 242 STREET, Bronx, NY, 10471 is a 33-unit rental building in Riverdale, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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215 WEST
242 STREET
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Riverdale · 10471
Neighborhood overview
Riverdale→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10471
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Riverdale
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Kingsbridge· 1.53 miWoodlawn· 2.19 miUniversity Heights· 2.53 miNorwood· 2.66 miWakefield· 2.98 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
32
stabilized units
2024
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

215 WEST 242 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Riverdale, NYC

Riverdale · Bronx, NY, 10471
Built 19235 floors33 unitsBBL 2058011054
Current rent range
$1,887 – $3,956 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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Verified reviewsNMOwned byNIKI MANAGEMENT LLC2 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
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Bronx · 0 reviews
No published reviews yet. The verdict updates once tenants weigh in.
Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordMixed
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations143last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units33DHCR records
Building age103 ybuilt 1923
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Bronx · February 2026

Studio
$2,220/mo
1 BR
$2,280/mo
2 BR
$2,560/mo
3 BR
$3,190/mo
4 BR
$3,440/mo
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
April
Most expensive
May
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~10% by timing your move to April.

Units Historic Rent 1 listing

Studio$1,2534 listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Bronx

Studio
$1,850
$1,850
1 Bed
$2,280
$2,219 – $2,406
2 Bed
$2,560
$4,520 – $4,570
3 Bed
$5,995
$5,995
4 Bed
$3,440
$2,924 – $3,956
$1.3k$3.9k$6.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Bronx
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Northwest Bronx
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,753
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
1.5%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
18%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
57 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
8
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
43
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
6
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
524
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening
40302010020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 143311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 3Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

143 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    20
  • Roof/Ceiling
    19
  • Window/Guard
    15
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    14
  • Door/Lock
    13

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    115
  • Noise - Residential
    41
  • Noise - Commercial
    11
  • PLUMBING
    10
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    9

DOBTop Filings

3 total
  • DOB Violations
    3

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(20 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 30, 2026

    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 26, 2025

    § 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 5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTNov 26, 2025

    § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 30 SQ.FT. AT CEILING, WEST, EAST AND SOUTH IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 26, 2025

    § 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 5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTNov 26, 2025

    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity
OTHER
  • Fios Available
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

NIKI MANAGEMENT LLC

Portfolio of 2 buildingsHead officer: ROSA FERRAROMail: 3209 DECATUR AVENUE, Bronx, NY, 10467

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
B+7.4
Averaged across 2 buildings
2
buildings
3.7
avg score / 5
B+
portfolio grade
1
nearby owned

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1923Building constructed33 units · 5 floors
  2. nowNIKI MANAGEMENT LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

215 WEST 242 STREET · Bronx · 40.890° N, -73.899° W
47
Walk
24
Transit
40
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby4 min
7 schools nearby12 min
The neighborhood

Riverdale

Riverdale is the Bronx's wealthiest neighborhood — sprawling estates, top private schools (Horace Mann, Fieldston), and a leafy, hilly landscape along the Hudson River that feels more like a Westchester suburb. Wave Hill's public garden offers some of the city's best river views.

2,215buildings tracked4.8avg LucidIQ$2,313median 1BR
22,888population$111kmedian income44%renters
WealthyLeafySuburbanTop SchoolsHudson Views
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1923
Building constructed
33 units · 5 floors · class C1
2024
Rent stabilization on file
32 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: NIKI MANAGEMENT LLC
Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDLOWApr 30, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • 311MEDIUMApr 6, 2026

    Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMApr 1, 2026

    Rodent — Rat Sighting

  • 311MEDIUMMar 29, 2026

    Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMMar 29, 2026

    Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMMar 17, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMMar 7, 2026

    Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 7, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 1, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMJan 29, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,887 – $2,553
    20% aboveArea: $1,850
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,938 – $2,622
    1% belowArea: $2,313
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,176 – $2,944
    44% belowArea: $4,545
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,712 – $3,668
    47% belowArea: $5,995
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,924 – $3,956
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10471

Review Summary

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Mixed feedbackBased on 0 reviews
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Neighborhood Vibe

Riverdale is the Bronx's wealthiest neighborhood — sprawling estates, top private schools (Horace Mann, Fieldston), and a leafy, hilly landscape along the Hudson River that feels more like a Westchester suburb. Wave Hill's public garden offers some of the city's best river views.

WealthyLeafySuburbanTop SchoolsHudson Views

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

24
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 4 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • BROADWAY/W 240 STBx9
    0.2 mi4 min
  • BROADWAY/VAN CORTLANDT PARK SOUTHBx9
    0.2 mi4 min
  • BROADWAY/W 238 STBx9
    0.3 mi6 min
  • W 238 ST/BROADWAYBx3
    0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 095 Sheila MencherK-8
    0.6 mi12 min
  • Ampark NeighborhoodElementary
    0.6 mi12 min
  • Milton Fein SchoolElementary
    0.7 mi13 min
  • Dewitt Clinton High SchoolHigh School
    0.8 mi17 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School Annex 2Charter
    0.0 mi1 min
  • Atmosphere Academy Public Cs High SchoolCharter
    0.2 mi5 min
  • South Bronx Classical Charter School VK-12
    0.6 mi11 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Horace Mann School LowerElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Horace Mann Upper SchoolHigh School
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Horace Mann SchoolMiddle School
    0.2 mi5 min

Safety & Crime

70
Above averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10471
Violent17
Property178
Quality-of-life240
Total incidents364
PRECINCT
Top precinct#50
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1923
Floors5
Total units33
Rent-stab units33
ClassC1
BBL2058011054

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