Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10026

3
DOB Complaints
54
311 Housing Calls
34
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

86
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 86% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl

The eight-story, 13-unit building at 2196 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, owned by Zipporah Goldsteinn and constructed in 1910, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been two significant heat and hot water incidents in late 2022 and early 2022, with one alleging water supply problems that were not fully resolved until June 2023. The building has also faced ongoing elevator and intercom system challenges, with multiple complaints between 2019-2020 about maintenance and access issues, though no violations were ultimately issued for some of these complaints.

A series of violations related to building security was documented in 2020, including issues with door locks and an unauthorized electromagnetic locking device, while a 2020 inspection revealed a mold condition in the cellar that was subsequently addressed. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violation notices regarding its boiler and elevator systems, with the most recent elevator-related violation occurring in 2022. Recent environmental controls inspections in 2023-2024 showed rat activity, though this was followed by "Passed" results in subsequent inspections.

Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a regular schedule of bedbug reporting, with no infestation cases reported in the past three years (2022-2025). Recent permits issued in 2022 and 2024 suggest ongoing maintenance and improvements to the building's systems. It's worth noting that the building's management has generally responded to and resolved most violations and complaints, though access issues during inspections have occasionally prevented full verification of certain problems.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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2196 Fredrick Douglass BlBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Harlem.

Building Characteristics

Total units 13
Year built 1910
Total area 14031 sq ft
Floors 8
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
34
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
54
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2022-11-292023-06-02Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2022-01-302022-02-07Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2019-12-062020-12-31Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2019-12-062020-12-31General-Signage MissingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2020-12-312020-07-19Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2022-06-21BCloseNone2W§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2W, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2022-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
2022-06-21BCloseNone2W§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2W, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2022-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
2021-04-01ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2020-12-10BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE SECURITY IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE BY MEANS OF AN ACCEPTABLE MECHANICAL HEAVY DUTY LOCK AND LATCH SET AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE BUILDING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2020-12-10CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF AN ACCEPTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED AT FRONT OF BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2022-11-29 14:50PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2022-01-30 08:15HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2020-02-26 07:54GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
2020-02-12 09:30ELEVATORMAINTENANCEClosedHPD
2020-02-05 13:43UNSANITARY CONDITIONSEWAGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16110862022-06-02CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2022-06-02Oath Violation Served (2022-06-03)
15032522019-03-04CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2019-04-16Oath Violation Served (2019-04-16)
14917012018-10-05CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2018-11-16Oath Violation Served (2018-11-19)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-10-28
2019-11-22V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 02/16/2022 BY BP ELEVATOR CO. CERT 610074 ANDREW KRAUSMAN2022-02-23
2019-11-08V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTMLSCIA DISMISSED FULL PENALTY PD $1000 INV#62156011 CHK#83614477-42020-01-10
2019-02-06V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 INVOICE 90321324 CPY 0056793382020-12-06
2018-11-07V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 02/16/2022 BY BP ELEVATOR CO. CERT 610074 ANDREW KRAUSMAN2022-02-23
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-06-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-290002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-090002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-09InitialPassed
2024-10-15InitialPassed
2024-06-24InitialPassed
2024-04-19InitialPassed
2023-10-31CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-06-0239063337R2192 AND 2196 FDB LLCAS PER ONE TWO MODULE SLANT FIN BOILER, GG300 MODULES; BOILER DRAIN LEAKING AND FLOODING FLOOR-NO SCREWS ON FLUE TO HOOD CONNECTION-CORRODED FLUE HOOD PIPE-LOOSE ELECT. CABLE-NO DRAIN ON BACKFLOW VALVE.RESOLVE0.00.0
2019-04-1638269121P4G REALTY LLC2B7,100B9,70Z9,71W7 2B7-NEED TO PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE LINE THAT DOES NOTREQUIRE A COD; 100B9-ON 7TH PLAN LANDING DOES NOT PROVIDE PROPER VESTIBULE ELEVATOR. CAN DEVICE APT DOOR IS ABOUT 12", REMOVE APT DOOR; 70Z9RESOLVE655.00.0
2018-11-1638266274M4G REALTY LLCCU5A10,2X10,40P7. 5A10-CEASE USE ITEM DOOR ZONE RESTRICTOR HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH DISABLED AND RENDERED INOPERATIVE. THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE TO ENSURE ELEVATOR PASSENGERS SAFETY.REPAIR RESTRICTOR AND CONTACTRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 2196 Fredrick Douglass Bl. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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