2391 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10027

The four-story, eight-unit residential building at 2391 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, owned by Natalia Sorkin, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges since 2022. Recent inspections in June 2025 revealed multiple safety concerns, including broken window guards, flooring issues, and pest problems, while earlier violations from 2022 had documented rodent infestations and unsanitary conditions requiring attention.

The building has a concerning history of pest-related issues, with multiple 311 complaints between 2022 and 2025 reporting rodent activity, most recently confirmed in January 2025, and three instances of water leaks requiring inspections. Safety equipment concerns have emerged as a significant issue, with emergency violations in 2025 related to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire escapes, along with historical issues of broken doors affecting safety access. The property has undergone several inspections and interventions regarding building maintenance, with particular attention to apartment 4, which has documented violations in 2022 for multiple issues including floor damage, door problems, and pest infestations.

Bedbug reports from 2021 through 2024 show no documented infestations during reporting periods, though rodent activity has been consistently noted in recent inspections. The building's maintenance history includes various infrastructure and safety systems needing attention, such as electrical wiring, water leaks, and door/window issues, though not all complaints resulted in violations. The most recent major concern involved a building stability complaint in June 2025, which resulted in an Oath Violation being served.