2279 University Avenue, The Bronx
Vacant land · Block 3218, Lot 72.
Building permits
- New Building — Multi-Family, filed Apr 8, 2026, 48 units, 8 stories, described as “Proposed new 48 unit residential use group ii apartment building. Two tax lots on one zoning lot. 8-story without cellar. Construction class i-b.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 8, 2022, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of construction fence to protect site, during full demolition of structure”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $25,140
- 2026–27 tax
- $2,907
- Market value (city estimate)
- $419,000
- Taxable value
- $14,649
- Assessed land
- $25,140
Zoning
R7-1: floor area ratio 0.00 built, 3.44 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Sep 18, 2025: $1,850,000
- Aug 22, 2016: $730,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
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