University Heights is a vibrant neighborhood in the West Bronx, nestled along the Harlem River and home to a diverse community. The area gets its name from the historic Bronx campus of New York University (now part of Bronx Community College). University Heights features a mix of hilly terrain, prewar apartment buildings, and cultural landmarks. Its location offers convenient access to Manhattan via the 4 train and Metro-North, and it's known for its busy commercial strips, especially along Fordham Road and University Avenue.

Real estate in University Heights consists primarily of mid-rise apartment buildings, co-ops, and multi-family homes. The area is popular among both renters and first-time buyers due to its relative affordability compared to other parts of the Bronx and NYC. Rent-stabilized apartments and older buildings with character are common. Investors also eye University Heights for its strong rental demand and potential for appreciation as new development slowly enters the scene.

University Heights was once a bucolic area until the late 19th century, when it became the site of NYU’s uptown campus, established in 1894. Although NYU sold the campus in the 1970s, the architectural beauty of the original buildings remains, now used by Bronx Community College. One of the campus’s highlights is the Hall of Fame for Great Americans, the first hall of fame in the U.S., built in 1900. The neighborhood has seen waves of immigration over the decades, contributing to its dynamic cultural and social fabric today.