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3121 VILLA AVENUE

Bronx, NY, 10468

3121 VILLA AVENUE, Bronx, NY, 10468 is a 111-unit rental building in University Heights, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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  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.

University Heights · 10468
Neighborhood overview
University Heights→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10468
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in University Heights
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Fordham· 1.02 miKingsbridge· 1.04 miMorris Heights· 1.08 miNorwood· 1.9 miWest Farms· 2.14 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
111
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.

3121 VILLA AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for University Heights, NYC

University Heights · Bronx, NY, 10468
Built 200612 floors111 unitsBBL 2033220057
Current rent range
$1,828 – $3,829 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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Verified reviewsSLOwned bySENIOR LIVING OPTIONS, INC.9 bldgs
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Bronx · 0 reviews
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Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordConcerning
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations1,076last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed4last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units111DHCR records
Building age20 ybuilt 2006
311 complaints596last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Bronx · March 2026

Studio
$2,150/mo
1 BR
$2,210/mo
2 BR
$2,480/mo
3 BR
$3,100/mo
4 BR
$3,330/mo
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
June
Most expensive
November
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~7% by timing your move to June.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Bronx

Studio
$2,150
$1,828 – $2,473
1 Bed
$1,700
$1,700
2 Bed
$2,480
$2,108 – $2,852
3 Bed
$3,100
$2,635 – $3,565
4 Bed
$3,330
$2,831 – $3,829
$1.3k$2.8k$4.3k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Bronx
01b / 09

Rent trends.

West Bronx
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$1,596
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
1.2%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
11%
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
124 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
60
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
51
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
13
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2247
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
72543618020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 1,076311 Complaints 596DOB Filings 0Evictions 4

HPDTop Violations

1,076 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    169
  • Door/Lock
    158
  • Water Leak
    118
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    113
  • Pest Infestation
    96

311Top Complaints

596 total
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    188
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    120
  • PLUMBING
    117
  • PAINT/PLASTER
    112
  • WATER LEAK
    93

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

4 filed
  • Evictions filed
    4

Violations by Unit

(45 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class BNOV SENT OUTMay 5, 2026

    § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ABOVE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTMay 5, 2026

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDENT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTMay 5, 2026

    § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 14, 2026

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 9E, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 14, 2026

    § 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 DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 9E, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

3 amenities
BUILDING
  • Elevator
PARKING & BIKES
  • Parking
OTHER
  • Air Conditioning
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS, INC.

Portfolio of 9 buildingsOFFICER: PETER FINEMail: 450 WEST 14TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10014

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
C5.0
Averaged across 9 buildings
9
buildings
2.5
avg score / 5
C
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 9 total

See all 9 →
  • A-3000 PARK AVENUEBronx8.8 / 10
  • B1001 UNIVERSITY AVENUEBronx6.6 / 10
  • C+270 EAST BURNSIDE AVENUEBronx5.6 / 10
  • D1314 NELSON AVENUEBronx2.6 / 10
  • D1240 WASHINGTON AVENUEBronx2.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 2006Building constructed111 units · 12 floors
  2. nowSENIOR LIVING OPTIONS, INC.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 9 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

3121 VILLA AVENUE · Bronx · 40.875° N, -73.888° W
46
Walk
23
Transit
39
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby5 min
7 schools nearby6 min
The neighborhood

University Heights

University Heights takes its name from the former NYU campus (now Bronx Community College) perched on a bluff above the Harlem River. The student population mixes with a largely Dominican residential community, and the Hall of Fame for Great Americans is a little-known landmark on campus.

1,410buildings tracked4.0avg LucidIQ$1,700median 1BR
81,397population$44kmedian income92%renters
AcademicAffordableDominican CultureViewsWorking-Class
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
2000201020202030
2006
Building constructed
111 units · 12 floors · class D3
2024
Rent stabilization on file
111 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS, INC.
Portfolio includes 9 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDMEDIUMMay 5, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDENT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT P

  • HPDLOWMay 5, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st

  • HPDMEDIUMMay 5, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ABOVE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st

  • 311MEDIUMApr 28, 2026

    PAINT/PLASTER — WALL

  • 311MEDIUMApr 28, 2026

    PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING

  • 311MEDIUMApr 28, 2026

    PAINT/PLASTER — WALL

  • 311MEDIUMApr 28, 2026

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

  • 311MEDIUMApr 28, 2026

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD

  • 311MEDIUMApr 28, 2026

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

  • 311MEDIUMApr 28, 2026

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,828 – $2,473
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,879 – $2,542
    30% aboveArea: $1,700
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,108 – $2,852
    —Area: —
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,635 – $3,565
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,831 – $3,829
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10468

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

University Heights takes its name from the former NYU campus (now Bronx Community College) perched on a bluff above the Harlem River. The student population mixes with a largely Dominican residential community, and the Hall of Fame for Great Americans is a little-known landmark on campus.

AcademicAffordableDominican CultureViewsWorking-Class

Energy Score

96
High EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI37.6 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions361.1 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

23
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 5 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • BEDFORD PARK BLVD/GRAND CONCOURSEBx25Bx26
    0.2 mi5 min
  • VALENTINE AV/E 199 STBx34
    0.3 mi6 min
  • BEDFORD PARK BLVD/BRIGGS AVBx34Bx26Bx25
    0.3 mi6 min
  • BAINBRIDGE AV/E 201 STBx34
    0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • The Bronx High School Of ScienceHigh School
    0.3 mi6 min
  • P.s. 008 Isaac VarianElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • P.s./m.s. 280 Mosholu ParkwayK-8
    0.4 mi7 min
  • J.h.s. 080 The Mosholu ParkwayMiddle School
    0.4 mi7 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx IiElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Success Academy Charter School - NorwoodCharter
    0.5 mi11 min
  • Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 6Elementary
    0.5 mi11 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • St Philip Neri SchoolElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Qsac Inc Day School BronxElementary
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Canarsie Children First AcademyElementary
    0.4 mi8 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10468
Violent484
Property1,136
Quality-of-life3,055
Total incidents4,092
PRECINCT
Top precinct#52
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built2006
Floors12
Total units111
Rent-stab units111
ClassD3
BBL2033220057

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