2128 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10026

This 5-story, 5-unit old-law tenement building located at 2128 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by Chase Horman, has experienced persistent rodent control challenges over recent years. The most recent rodent-related service request in April 2025 is still open, and several inspections throughout 2023-2025 showed mixed results, with both passed inspections and confirmed rat activity.

The property has a documented history of food safety concerns, particularly in 2024 when there was a closure related to food establishment issues with rodents/insects/garbage that was ultimately resolved through normal channels, and an ongoing food poisoning complaint from April 2025. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has conducted multiple inspections and applied bait in late 2022 in response to rodent issues. The building's elevator system had a notable violation in April 2019 for failing to file a required Category 1 inspection, though this violation was dismissed later that year following compliance.

Despite these pests and mechanical issues, records show that the building has maintained a consistent bedbug-free status since 2019, with all annual filings reporting zero infested or eradicated units. The building's management has generally responded to violations and service requests, with many being administratively closed after the issues were addressed. The most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 passed, though this was preceded by a December 2024 compliance inspection that noted rat activity, indicating ongoing monitoring requirements.