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1856 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 - Property report

Also known as: 1856 University Ave

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

3,300

General information

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Address
Primary address
1856 University Avenue
Alternate address(es)
1856 Dr Martin L King JR Blvd
ZIP code
10453
Neighborhood
Morris Heights
Borough
Bronx
Block & lot
02868-0022

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
2,166
Building dimensions
34 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Artificial MS
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,327
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
University Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
75 ft x 44 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,300

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
10
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.71 Miles
Closest fire station
0.25 Miles

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Ownership information for 1856 University Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Sales history for 1856 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/16/2025 - R
06/02/2025 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2025061600439001)
XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X
05/04/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023050300973001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/30/2023 - R
03/23/2023 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023032300504001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
03/21/2023 - R
03/20/2023 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023032000924001)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/08/2023 - R
03/07/2023 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023030800465001)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/17/2023 - R
02/24/2023 - D
Mortgage
(2023031401044002)
XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/17/2023 - R
02/24/2023 - D
Deed
(2023031401044001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/21/2022 - R
11/17/2022 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022111800929001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
10/18/2022 - R
03/10/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2022101700968001)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/14/2018 - R
12/10/2018 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2018121100659001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1856 University Avenue, Bronx, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,327
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$915,000
Assessed value
$54,900

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $803,000 $48,180 $16,766 19.843% $3,327 $3,327 -0.15%
2024/25 $674,000 $40,440 $16,589 20.085% $3,332 $3,332 +5.97%
2023/24 $653,000 $39,180 $15,655 20.085% $3,144 $3,144 +38.90%
2022/23 $670,000 $40,200 $11,146 20.309% $3,005 $2,264 +7.08%
2021/22 $588,000 $35,280 $10,592 19.963% $2,789 $2,114 -6.05%
2020/21 $509,000 $30,540 $10,692 21.045% $2,940 $2,250 +0.15%
2019/20 $502,000 $30,120 $10,614 21.167% $2,926 $2,247 +9.75%
2018/19 $368,000 $22,080 $9,786 20.919% $2,729 $2,047 +10.11%
2017/18 $398,000 $23,880 $9,120 20.385% $2,513 $1,859 +12.55%
2016/17 $468,000 $28,080 $8,263 19.991% $2,328 $1,652 -16.05%

Permit information for 1856 University Avenue, Bronx, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/04/2023 Alteration
04/20/2023 Alteration
03/10/2023 Alteration type 2

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HPD Violations

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University Heights, Morris Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Bronx median sale price

$352,500

13.7% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Jerome Ave & 176th St at NW Corner
Station lines
4
Distance (miles)
0.255

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 306 5 Yes Public K-5 432 0.15
St Margaret Mary School NR No Private PK-8 227 0.09
St Margaret Mary School NR No Private PK-8 227 0.09
The Shield Institute NR No Private 0 0.12
P.S. 204 Morris Heights 7 No Public PK, K-5 560 0.14
P.S. 204 Morris Heights 7 No Public PK, K-5 560 0.14
Holy Spirit Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.17
Holy Spirit Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.17
P.S. 396 5 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.19
P.S. 396 5 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.19
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Bronx School of Young Leaders 5 Yes Public 6-8 359 0.15
St Margaret Mary School NR No Private PK-8 227 0.09
Hope Academy of the Bronx NR No Private 7-12 24 0.09
The Shield Institute NR No Private 0 0.12
Holy Spirit Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.17
Is 303 Leadership And Community Service 6 No Public 6-8 332 0.19
Is 232 4 No Public 6-8 297 0.19
Ms 390 4 No Public 6-8 394 0.20
I.S. 117 Joseph H Wade 3 No Public 6-8 358 0.35
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx 7 No Public 6-12 535 0.35
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hope Academy of the Bronx NR No Private 7-12 24 0.09
The Shield Institute NR No Private 0 0.12
Charter High School-Law And Social NR No Charter 9-12 479 0.16
Academy For Language And Technology 8 No Public 9-12 341 0.19
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx 7 No Public 6-12 535 0.35
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 5 No Public 6-12 669 0.61
College Academy (The) 3 No Public 9-12 325 0.71
High School for Media & Communications 5 No Public 9-12 328 0.71
High School for Health Careers & Sciences 2 No Public 9-12 369 0.71
High School for Law & Public Service 2 No Public 9-12 364 0.71

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1856 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453?

The development at 1856 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 1856 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453?

1856 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 has a total of 2,166 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1856 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453?

1856 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 is currently assessed at $54,900.

What are the property taxes for 1856 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453?

The property taxes for 1856 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 total $3,326.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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