2059 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 5-story, 13-unit residential building at 2059 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, owned by Ari Shalam, has experienced several notable events since 2020, with particular attention required for safety compliance and maintenance issues. Most recently, there are five active violations related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for the years 2018-2022.

In mid-2023, the building faced compliance issues with an illegally installed illuminated business accessory awning sign (resulting in a $1,250 penalty) and a complaint regarding work without proper permits, though no violations were found upon inspection. The property has maintained a clean record regarding pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in any of the six most recent annual filings from 2019 through 2024. While rodent inspections generally show compliance with "Passed" results from 2019 through 2025, there was one instance of "Rat Activity" noted in June 2021 that should be noted as the only significant rodent-related issue on record.

Of particular concern were two heat and hot water complaints in March 2022, which affected both the entire building and individual apartments, though these issues were subsequently resolved and closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The building has also faced multiple complaints about illegal hotel rooms in residential buildings, with at least one inspection in 2022 unable to gain access for verification purposes. In June 2024, a food establishment complaint was filed and closed, though the details and potential impact on residents is unclear.