1372 Shakespeare Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The 51-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 1372 Shakespeare Avenue in Mount Eden, managed by Jeffrey Pichardo, has faced several significant and ongoing maintenance challenges since 2024-2025. Most notably, there have been persistent issues with unsanitary garbage/recycling storage reported in May 2025 that remain unresolved. The building experienced multiple heat and hot water complaints in early 2025, with some complaints marked as emergencies, though many were closed without proper access for inspection.

Apartment 1K has several active violations from May 2024, including mold, pest infestations (mice and roaches), plumbing issues, and interior maintenance problems. The building's boiler system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about defects and a violation issued in August 2023 regarding removed fire stopping and unauthorized electrical work in Apartment 3D, resulting in financial penalties. The property has documented rodent activity throughout 2024-2025, with multiple baiting interventions and compliance inspections showing persistent rat activity.

There are multiple open violations relating to failure to file required inspections for high-pressure systems and other maintenance requirements, with citations dating back to 2018-2020. However, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reports filed in the past five years. Recent housing maintenance code violations also indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including issues with garbage disposal and hygiene conditions that affect resident quality of life. The building's inspection history shows a pattern of access issues for inspectors, particularly regarding heat/hot water complaints and various maintenance violations, suggesting potential challenges in addressing and verifying the resolution of building-wide problems.