2830 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10039

The 6-story, 15-unit residential building at 2830 Frederick Douglass Blvd in Harlem, owned by Larissa Aranda and constructed in 1920, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Throughout early 2025, multiple 311 service requests were filed regarding plumbing, paint/plaster, and window frame issues, with HPD inspections being either incomplete or resulting in no violations. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water problems since 2024, with at least three emergency complaints in January 2025 alone, though in some cases, heat and hot water were reportedly restored before inspections could be completed.

Two apartments (2A and 2B) have active pest control concerns, with open violations for roaches in 2A and mice infestation in 2B as of 2024. Violation notices from various dates indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including a locked boiler room access issue (April 2024) and multiple apartment-specific problems such as defective sinks and lack of hot water. Recent inspections in 2025 revealed rodent activity throughout the building, with multiple bait applications recorded between January and July 2025.

Previously closed violations include problems with door/window frames (Open since January 2025) and an electrical/gas range issue (also Open since January 2025). The building's heating system has been a persistent concern, with numerous complaints about lack of heat/hot water dating back to late 2024. While the building has shown attention to maintenance through various repairs and inspections, as evidenced by the closing of several violations, the recurring nature of heat, hot water, and pest control issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems.