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1531 Shakespeare Avenue

Bronx, NY 10452BBL 2-02873-0110Map

Owner of record: Lewis Adolphus

1531 Shakespeare Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Bronx, 10452. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lewis Adolphus. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 29 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 34

  • 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

    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.

    Apr 3, 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.

    Mar 17, 2023

    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 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

    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 5, 2021

    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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 11, 2018

    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 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 31, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required; light ficture present at front areaway

    Jan 14, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 frame missing over mailboxes at entrance to vestibule 1 sty pub hall.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at mailboxes at entrance to vestibule 1 sty pub hall.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box over mailboxes at entrance to vestibule 1 sty pub hall missing.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at walls near stairs all stys pub hall.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door at entrance to vestibule.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing marble saddle at entrance to vestibule to 1 sty pub hall.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing skylight glass at 3 sty pub hall.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing wall switch covers 2 sty apt 2 kitchen & rear south room. located at apt 2

    Apr 11, 1989 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard thruout.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the fecal matter at yards & courts thruout.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line padlock & chain at front south court.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line north yard.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling in cellar at center.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty pub hall & boiler room door.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material north yard.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 1 up from bottom 1 sty pub hall.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 12 m/d law discontinue the unlawful keeping of pigeons at cellar.

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
4,462 ft²
Lot area
1,967 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
205
Council district
14
Block / lot
2873 / 110
Assessed value
$80,160
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #211378, last renewed Nov 9, 2023.

Questions about 1531 Shakespeare Avenue

Who owns 1531 Shakespeare Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lewis Adolphus.

Does 1531 Shakespeare Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 1531 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 1531 Shakespeare Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1531 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.