1190 Shakespeare Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452
1190 Shakespeare Avenue is a 6-story, 80-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1929, currently owned by Richard Ynoa. The building has experienced persistent electrical issues in recent years, with multiple power outages reported throughout 2024, including an immediate emergency power outage in December 2024. These electrical problems are documented through several 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints.
The building also faced significant maintenance challenges in 2024, including a water leak investigation in September that could not be inspected due to access issues, and violations related to window guards and peeling paint in Apartment 6J, along with various electrical and lighting concerns affecting both Apartment 5A and common areas. The property has a history of regulatory compliance issues, particularly regarding elevator maintenance, with several complaints about single device service and no alternate service between 2020 and 2021. Environmental Control Board violations were recorded in 2022 and 2020 regarding the submission of required reports and access to machinery rooms.
The building has demonstrated a successful track record in recent bedbug reporting, with no infestations reported for the period from 2023-2024, following previous isolated incidents in 2019-2021. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 have shown consistent rat activity, though some compliance inspections have passed. The building's violation history shows regular resolution of issues, with most Housing Maintenance Code violations being certified as resolved between 2023 and 2024, including important safety-related violations such as smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector repairs in Apartment 5A, and a self-closing door issue in the vestibule area.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 80 |
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Year built | 1929 |
Total area | 97000 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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