2502 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10030

The five-story, 9-unit tenement building at 2502 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, owned by Aff-whga Mn11e Limited Partnership, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most concerning are multiple heat and hot water complaints between March and October 2023, all involving the entire building, where HPD was unable to gain access to apartments for inspection.

The building has also faced ongoing issues in 2024, with particularly notable problems in apartment 3B, including violations related to a water leak, ceiling and wall paint/plaster issues, and a broken cabinet, as documented in multiple HPD inspections and violations from July 2024. Historical records show a building code violation from August 2020 related to an emergency exit door not self-closing and a failure to maintain code-compliant emergency lighting, with an associated penalty of $6,250 that remains active. Recent rodent inspections present a mixed picture, with the building passing inspections in January and July 2025, but showing rat activity in July 2024 and August 2023.

Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations in recent years, with no reported incidents from 2019 through 2024. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2023 and 2024, with multiple HPD violations requiring attention to water leaks, interior finishes, and building systems, though many of these complaints have been closed through various means of resolution, including repairs and violations being certified as corrected. The building's management has faced challenges with HPD gaining access for inspections, particularly during the heating systems complaints in early 2023.