2920 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10039

2920 Frederick Douglass Boulevard is a four-story, seven-unit residential building in Harlem, owned by Joseph Soleimanu and constructed in 1920. The building has experienced persistent pest issues, particularly regarding rodents and insects, with multiple violations recorded between 2022 and 2025.

Most recently, in May 2025, there were pest-related violations from both HPD and DOHMH, with inspections confirming rat activity continuing through mid-2025. These pest infestations appear to be a recurring problem, with similar violations documented in 2022 and 2023, particularly affecting Apartment 1A, which has open violations for roaches and mice as of 2023. The building has also faced several maintenance issues requiring attention over the past few years.

These include emergency heat and hot water complaints in February 2025, various door and window-related problems (including a defective self-closing door to the basement noted in June 2023), and concerns about garbage and recycling storage documented through multiple complaints between 2022 and 2024. While there have been some inspections that found no violations (such as those related to window frames and intercom systems in 2024), the pattern of repeated pest-related issues and occasional infrastructure concerns suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property currently has active DOB violations regarding the failure to file 2020 external low-pressure inspection documentation, and while bedbug reports from 2020-2024 show no infestations, the recent rodent activity suggests monitoring of pests remains necessary.