2643 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10030

The five-story, 12-unit tenement building at 2643 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, owned by Louis Koplowitz and constructed in 1910, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues over the past year. Most recently, in early 2025, there have been multiple complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water, both for individual apartments and throughout the entire building. While some of these complaints were reportedly corrected according to HPD's responses, others were closed due to inability to gain access for inspection.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including flooring issues (January 2025), door problems (December 2024), and a history of heating system access violations. A series of Housing Maintenance Code violations were issued in late 2023, primarily concerning inadequate heat and hot water supply, particularly affecting apartments 2W, 3W, and 5W, as well as issues with the boiler room access. The building's recent history shows a combination of both resolved and ongoing maintenance concerns. In 2024, there were multiple heating system violations, including excessively hot water temperatures recorded in apartments.

The property has maintained a zero bedbug infestation record over the past several years, as evidenced by consistent reporting. However, there have been notable rodent control challenges, particularly in 2024, with multiple inspections showing rat activity and the need for bait application between March and September 2024. The building's infrastructure has been subject to various complaints over the years, including issues with the electrical system, plumbing, and unauthorized construction work, as documented in Department of Buildings records. While some violations have been resolved and dismissed, there are still active violations as of early 2025, particularly concerning self-closing doors at the vestibule on the first story.