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1298 Shakespeare Avenue

Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02506-0118Map

Owner of record: Watson, Craig

1298 Shakespeare Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10452. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Watson, Craig. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 11 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 25

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall approx.6.sq.ft. in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall approx.6.sq.ft. in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17037992 issued 11-jun-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 2nd , 3rd , 9th and 11th tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Mar 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... , 1st story

    Mar 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 f. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 16, 2018

    Open — Nov certified late
  • I

    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 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Aug 9, 2012

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work w/o a permit. found in basement 1 gwa boiler model #140-w-s (gas boiler) & 1 a.d. smith hot water heater (gas hot water heater) no permits were pulled to do this work at location. remedy: obtain a

    Apr 15, 2008

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt UNIT2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 3, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 3, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
1,942 ft²
Lot area
2,280 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
204
Council district
16
Block / lot
2506 / 118
Assessed value
$45,540
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #215362, last renewed Nov 25, 2024.

Questions about 1298 Shakespeare Avenue

Who owns 1298 Shakespeare Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Watson, Craig.

Does 1298 Shakespeare Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 1298 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 1298 Shakespeare Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1298 Shakespeare Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.