1289 Shakespeare Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The two-family residential building at 1289 Shakespeare Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Arash Refoua, has experienced several significant events over the past five years, with the most concerning issues relating to heating and water systems. Most notably, in December 2020 and again in December 2021, there were documented complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, though these issues were reported as resolved by HPD. The building has also undergone multiple rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 passing successfully.

There appears to have been a concerning pattern of rodent activity in 2023-2024, with bait application noted in October 2024 and May 2024, and a report of rat activity in January 2024. The property has maintained compliance with rodent inspections since June 2025. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to compliance matters, with multiple inspections conducted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

In 2019, a permit was issued for work at the property under job number 240256245, though the specific nature of this work is not detailed in the available data. Two cooking gas-related complaints were filed in December 2020 and December 2021, though no violations were found. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues, particularly relating to heating systems, these have generally been addressed within a few days according to documented closure dates. The most recent inspections indicate improved conditions, with no significant current violations or ongoing maintenance issues.