1350 Shakespeare Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The 6-story, 34-unit building at 1350 Shakespeare Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Carmine Tabacco and constructed in 1937, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there is currently an active issue regarding the elevator system, with three complaints filed in June 2025 about "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service." From February to July 2025, there were multiple incidents related to heating and water issues, with several complaints about heat/hot water problems in both apartments and common areas, though some were reported as resolved upon inspection. The building has also faced challenges with window and floor maintenance, as evidenced by two complaints in June 2025 regarding window frames and flooring conditions, though inspectors were unable to complete these inspections.

A significant cluster of problems was recorded in early 2025, including pest issues (unsanitary conditions) with three complaints regarding pests in February 2025, and multiple heat/hot water complaints throughout that period. The building underwent inspections in September 2024 that revealed various maintenance issues, particularly affecting apartment 6A on the top floor, including roof leaks, plaster damage, and self-closing door problems, all of which were later certified as corrected. While the building has received regular attention from inspectors, compliance with some violations has been documented as problematic, including a recent active violation regarding door lock monitoring systems (with a $6,250 penalty) and a suspended scaffold notification issue (with a $2,500 penalty) from 2023. The property has maintained a zero-tolerance policy for bedbugs, with all eight annual reports since 2019 showing no infestations.

Recent rodent inspections in 2025 have shown mixed results, with several "Passed" results interspersed with reports of rat activity, particularly noticeable in mid-2024. The building has undergone various repair work and maintenance efforts, as evidenced by numerous permits issued between 2019 and 2024, covering elevator work, plumbing, and other maintenance needs. The current property status indicates multiple active violations related to elevator service, though many past violations have been resolved or dismissed, including energy efficiency and boiler inspection issues. The building's management has demonstrated consistent efforts to address maintenance concerns, though access issues have sometimes hindered inspections and repairs, particularly regarding recent complaints about windows and flooring conditions.