2149 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 5-story, 15-unit building at 2149 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, owned by Daniel Goldbard, has experienced persistent heat and hot water problems in recent years, particularly between late 2024 and 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). During this period, there were several instances of heat and hot water outages reported and verified by HPD inspectors, though conditions were generally restored promptly. The building has also faced significant pest control challenges, with recurring issues of rodent activity evidenced by multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 showing either rat activity or the need for bait application, though a March 2025 inspection resulted in a "Passed" designation.

The property has generated multiple food-related complaints between 2024 and 2025, including issues with food establishments and mobile vendors, particularly concerning hygiene and permit compliance. The building's maintenance history shows some systemic issues, including active violations for failure to file 2022 external low-pressure inspection reports as of April 2023. Previous inspections and complaints regarding illegal conversions and unpermitted work were investigated but resulted in no violations being found.

The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 through 2024 indicates primarily successful eradication efforts, with only two infested units reported in 2020 and none since. While the property has maintained a generally stable history regarding major violations, the recurring issues with heat, water supply, and pests suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's registration and permit compliance history shows regular updating of required documentation, with the last notable permit issuance occurring in 2019.