1432 Shakespeare Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

1432 Shakespeare Avenue is a 3-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Yonatan Bahumi and located in the Mount Eden neighborhood. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues and violations over the past two years. Most notably, there are active Infrastructure and Environmental Control Board violations regarding occupancy concerns, with an investigation indicating unauthorized conversion to a Class "A" apartment on the first floor with inadequate egress.

From December 2024, multiple Class C violations were recorded, primarily affecting Apartment 2R, including problems with heating systems, self-closing doors, pest infestations, and hot water supply issues. The building has also shown persistent electrical and plumbing problems, evidenced by numerous HPD complaints in 2025 related to power outages, water supply, heating issues, and unsanitary conditions. The property has a concerning history of pest control challenges, with recent inspections in 2024-2025 showing ongoing rat activity, despite some inspections passing.

Between late March and April 2025, multiple complaints were filed and investigated, though most were closed without violations being issued, except for several instances of violations related to unsanitary conditions and pest control. The building's systems have shown vulnerability, with documented power outages, heating problems, and water supply issues affecting tenant comfort. Two separate complaints of illegal apartment conversions were filed regarding the first floor unit, with one resulting in an active $12,500 penalty for occupancy violation. While there is no recent history of bedbug infestations according to the official reports, the persistent pest control issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges this property has faced.