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1277 Shakespeare Avenue

Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02517-0035Map

Owner of record: 1277 Shakespeare Ave

1277 Shakespeare Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1917 in Bronx, 10452. It has 33 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1277 Shakespeare Ave. HPD has recorded 950 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 33 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
950
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
649

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 26, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
33
About 100% of the building's 33 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 950

  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of electric stove installed at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at south, 5th story

    Jan 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded laundry dryer at public hall, 5th story

    Jan 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, west wall and north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west wall and north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked. at boiler room

    Jan 14, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Dec 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stucco at north exterior wall from 5th story to 3rd story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats at rear west yard and fire passageway

    Oct 3, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story

    Sep 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at roof door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story

    Sep 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats at rear yard.

    Sep 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration stud and sheetrock wall erected from floor to ceiling with door opening.subdividing the room. in the 4th room from east at north located at bsmt-apt w2, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt W2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock and assembly at room door leading to secondary egrees in the 4th room from east at north located at bsmt-apt w2, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt W2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on roof bulkhead door leading to roof

    Sep 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The property has been issued an order to identify and address underlying conditions and violations related to the order. failure to comply may result in extensive repair work to correct underlying conditions and related violations by hpd. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become tax liens on the property

    Sep 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead , 5th story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulk head ceiling , 5th story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at all walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective second means of egress door in the 4th room from east located at apt w2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt W2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window guillotine effect in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling and east wall in the foyer located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective medicine cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash in the bathroom located at apt w2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt W2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening chain and padlock at south yard fire passage way yard

    Aug 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of overgrown trees hindering fire escape egress at rear west yard 1 stack at east from south at fire escape

    Aug 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at rear west yard 1st stack from south at east exterior wall at 3rd and 4th sty balconies at fire escape

    Aug 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage and debris at rear west yard yard

    Aug 18, 2025

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 25, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 6, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 9, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35322814z issued on 04/30/18 & 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

    Work w/o a permit. at the time of inspection,i observed replacement & pointing of window lintels going on w/o a permit. 4 windows lintels atexp#2,10 windows litels at exp#3 & 6 windows lintels at exp#4 of the

    Jun 12, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. at the time of inspection i observed in apartment #1e a full gut renovation taking place.walls were removed,also the floors were removed.bathtub,sink and washbasin were removed electrical

    Apr 30, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain. noted: at front facade sections of masonry units above window litel at the 4th fl of exp#1 have detached & falledn to the ground other defective areas evident w/cracks & leaning-also debris

    Jun 17, 2017 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure ti maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:@exp #4 between 2nd & 5th fl,there is crack & spalling masonry also the bulkhead of stair has vertical step crack masonry.rem:comply w/code/repair &/or re

    May 17, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain buiilding walls or appurtenances.noted at front ofbuilding exposure 1 above 4th fl window lintel has cracked masonry also other defective areas evident on right handside corner of building h

    Aug 3, 2014

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain the north exterior brick wall: missing, loose, fallen & chipped stucco (a/4 thick) throughout the wall & has fallen onto the adjacent property (80 west 169 st) remedy: immediately provide pu

    Mar 1, 1996 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 30, 2025 · Apt W2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 30, 2025 · Apt W2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt W1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt W1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt W1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt W1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt W1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt W1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1917
Floors
5
Residential units
33
Building area
32,300 ft²
Lot area
8,083 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
204
Council district
16
Block / lot
2517 / 35
Assessed value
$600,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #207421, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 1277 Shakespeare Avenue

Who owns 1277 Shakespeare Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1277 Shakespeare Ave.

Does 1277 Shakespeare Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 950 housing violations at this property.

Is 1277 Shakespeare Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 33 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 33 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1277 Shakespeare Avenue built?

City records list 1917 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1277 Shakespeare Avenue?

It has 33 residential units.

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