2300 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 12-story, 44-unit residential building at 2300 Frederick Douglass Blvd in Harlem, owned by Rick Linde and constructed in 2008, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, there are outstanding Class A violations from a January 2020 inspection regarding improper posting of safety and inspection notices in the first-story public hall, including requirements for carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, gas leak procedures, and building registration information.

An active 2021 Department of Buildings violation remains regarding various maintenance issues in the sub-cellar and boiler room, including a defective air proving switch, corrosion on pipes, uncapped piping, and maintenance concerns with exposed electrical components, for which a penalty of $625 is due. The building has a documented history of pest control challenges, particularly with rodents, as evidenced by multiple inspection results indicating rat activity between 2023 and 2025, though some inspections resulted in "Passed" ratings or bait application.

While no bedbug infestations have been reported in recent years (2019-2024 filings show zero infested or eradicated units), there have been several resident complaints requiring HPD attention, including issues with doors/windows and paint/plaster in 2022, and a mold-related complaint in 2018, all of which were closed without violations being issued. The most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 resulted in a "Failed for Other Reasons" designation, suggesting ongoing challenges with building maintenance and pest control despite previous improvements shown by earlier passing inspections.