1294 Shakespeare Avenue
Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02506-0116Map
Owner of record: Whatcott, David C
1294 Shakespeare Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Bronx, 10452. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Whatcott, David C. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on December 20, 2023. 5 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 41
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 11
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degress in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose vanity , in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the sink cabinet door's and drawer's , in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric switch at north wall , in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at washbasin , in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 11, 2019
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner office has issued a notice of order to stop all work immediately due to withdrawal of applicant-a2 and tr1/tr8 for job #220683696
Feb 11, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 3, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 7, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35249080k issued on 07/10/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
Aug 12, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation #35249080k issued on 7/10 /18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1rcny 102-01. comply with commissioners
Nov 30, 2018 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35249080k issued on 07/10/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
Oct 11, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit. @ time of insp noted an illegal conversion that was around 8ft wide x 8ft deep x 30ft in height. no permit on file w/ dob. also interior of house was completely demoed. full stop work order
Jul 10, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. @ time of insp noted excessive debris in rear of yard, sheetrock,lumber,garbage bags. this debris is work 5ft of house. rem: maintain adequate
Jul 10, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid cofo alt. 366-89 remedy: obtain a valid cofo.
Nov 7, 1991 · Penalty $285
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 19, 2017 · Apt BASEMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2012 · Apt FLR1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 10, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 5, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,850 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2506 / 116
- Assessed value
- $49,260
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #714821, last renewed Nov 10, 2025.
Questions about 1294 Shakespeare Avenue
Who owns 1294 Shakespeare Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Whatcott, David C.
Does 1294 Shakespeare Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 1294 Shakespeare Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 1294 Shakespeare Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1294 Shakespeare Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.