1220 Shakespeare Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Sep 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 violations58 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: $2,350 1BR · $2,900 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 (128 vs 7 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests39
- Mold19
- Lead Paint18
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKING DEVICE AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION ''SOUTH''
Aug 5, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1CN, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 3, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5AS, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Aug 3, 2026Class C - Window/Door
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PLEXIGLASS INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1ST STORY, NORTH SECTION
Jun 30, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR. AT BOILER ROOM
Feb 23, 2026Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Sep 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | — | $2,350 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $2,900 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,600 | — |
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 128 open HPD violations on record, including 58 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 $2,350/month for a one-bedroom.