2194 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10026

This five-story, 8-unit pre-war tenement building located at 2194 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, owned by Seon Assevero, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, most notably with its heating and hot water systems. Throughout 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with documented violations including locked boiler room access and inadequate hot water at fixtures in apartment 2S.

The building has also grappled with pest management challenges, evidenced by multiple complaints about rodents, insects, and garbage issues between 2022 and 2024, though recent inspections in early 2025 indicate compliance with rodent control requirements. The property has undergone various maintenance improvements and inspections, particularly in response to violations noted in 2023, where apartment 3N was found to have several issues including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, bathroom ceiling problems, and floor defects.

Historical records show the building faced multiple infrastructure challenges, including electrical wiring issues (2020), door/window problems (2021), and general sanitation concerns in 2020-2021. Building management has maintained compliance with the annual bedbug reporting requirements since 2020, consistently reporting zero infested units. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 have shown passing results, suggesting improved pest management practices, while heat and hot water system violations from 2024 were documented as closed by July 2024.