1295 Shakespeare Avenue, The Bronx
Three-family · built c. 1899 · Block 2519, Lot 21.
Building permits
- New Building — Large Residential, filed Jul 2, 2025, 55 units, 7 stories, described as “Erection of new 7 story residential building with 55 dwelling units pursuant to uap regulations.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 10, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed as per plans. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Demolition, filed Nov 25, 2024, estimated cost $10K, described as “Full Demolition of the semi-detached 2 story & BSMT frame building filed in conjunction with FD#X01145960-I1”
- Alteration, filed Nov 22, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Construction fence filed in conjunction with the NB application #X01249518.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $89,220
- 2026–27 tax
- $6,235
- Market value (city estimate)
- $1,487,000
- Taxable value
- $31,420
- Assessed land
- $32,820
- Assessed improvements
- $56,400
Zoning
R7-1: floor area ratio 0.37 built, 3.44 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Jun 6, 2024: $550,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.