1277 Shakespeare Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The 5-story tenement building at 1277 Shakespeare Avenue in Highbridge, built in 1917 and currently owned by Yechiel Weinberger, has exhibited numerous maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns emerging in 2025. Multiple housing maintenance code complaints in April and June 2025 highlighted recurring issues with mold, door conditions, and various building systems, with some violations being classified as emergencies. A December 2024 inspection revealed significant violations in Apartment 4G, including missing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, inadequate heat supply, and a mold condition in the bathroom.

The building also has several active Department of Buildings violations related to fire escape defects, emergency preparedness notifications, and failure to maintain required safety equipment. The property's recent history shows persistent structural and safety challenges, including multiple complaints about water leaks, damaged flooring, and door/window issues throughout 2025. There have been repeated inspections showing evidence of rat activity between 2023 and 2025, though there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years.

The building's environmental control board records from 2018 indicate unauthorized construction work, including window lintel replacement and renovation work in Apartment 1E, for which an $800 penalty was imposed. Additionally, three open Department of Buildings violations from 2019-2021 relate to energy efficiency score display requirements and boiler inspection filings that require attention. While some issues have been resolved through inspections and violations were closed, many recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and safety.