1220 Shakespeare Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1927
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations55 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building34 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Highbridge, containing 59 residential units. Built in 1927.
The neighborhood: Highbridge
Bronx · 810 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,599 1BR · $2,660 2BR
11 parks · 6.3 acres · incl. Merriam Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (103 vs 7 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests35
- Mold20
- Lead Paint17
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5BN, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH''
Jun 12, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR. AT BOILER ROOM
Feb 23, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6EN, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Feb 23, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5BN, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
Apr 25, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5BN, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
Apr 25, 2025Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | — | $2,599 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $2,660 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
1220 SHAKESPEARE A LLC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 103 open HPD violations on record, including 55 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (7 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below the neighborhood median of 3 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 329 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Highbridge is about $2,599/month for a one-bedroom.