2802 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10039

The 6-story, 538-unit building at 2802 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, owned by Eli Solomon and built in 1928, has experienced several maintenance challenges over the past few years. Most recently, in June 2025, there were issues with flooring, pests, and unsanitary conditions, with some violations issued that require correction by the property owner. The building has also faced ongoing rodent issues, with multiple inspections throughout 2024 and 2025 consistently documenting rat activity. Serious concerns were noted in December 2024, with violations issued for water leaks affecting multiple units (3C and 4J) and various maintenance issues in apartment 1N, including rodent infestation and defective fixtures.

The building's boiler system has been a recurring focus of complaints and violations, with multiple service requests and environmental control board violations regarding equipment condition and operational safety between 2022 and 2024. The property has seen more than ten 311 complaints in 2025 alone, including issues with janitorial services, plumbing, and various maintenance matters. Some notable violations from late 2024 include problems with hot water supply (5P), pest infestation (1N and 2H), and various maintenance issues requiring attention. The building's management has generally responded to violations, as evidenced by several being marked as "Closed" or "Resolved," but some ongoing issues remain open as of the latest inspection dates.

The Department of Buildings has processed multiple permits for various work on the property between 2019 and 2021, suggesting regular maintenance and improvements are being carried out, though specific details on the nature of these works are not provided in the summary. The building's environmental control board history shows several significant boiler-related violations between 2022-2024, with penalties imposed for safety and maintenance issues, though most were subsequently resolved. Notably, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the most recent annual filings (2023-2024), though there were some reported in previous years, suggesting these issues may have been successfully addressed. While many complaints have been investigated and closed, the frequency of recent service requests and ongoing violations suggests some persistent maintenance challenges within the building.