2479 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10027

2479 Frederick Douglass Boulevard is a five-story, 18-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Francis Synmoie. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns in 2025 including heat and hot water problems throughout the building and a slow water leak that resulted in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The property has a documented history of plumbing and water supply issues, with multiple complaints and violations between 2022-2025.

There have been consistent problems with unsanitary conditions, particularly mold, with multiple emergency reports in 2022 and 2023. The building has also had pest-related issues, with open violations from 2022 regarding a roach infestation in Apartment 3A and multiple electrical problems in Apartment 5A that include defective outlets and light fixtures. The building's maintenance history shows some positive developments, with regular rodent inspections passing consistently from 2017 to 2025, and recent bedbug reports showing no infestations from 2021-2023.

However, there are several open violations that remain unresolved, including a leaky faucet issue in Apartment 5B and a bathtub repair needed in Apartment 3A. The property has undergone various HPD inspections, some of which found no violations, but the pattern of repeated complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. Notably, there was an active plumbing work stoppage issued in 2018, indicating historical plumbing system concerns. The building's age and maintenance history suggest continued attention to basic infrastructure systems may be needed, though recent rodent control success and current bedbug-free status are positive indicators of improved pest management.