2707 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 12-unit, 4-story building at 2707 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, owned by Damon Bae, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2019. Most recently, in June 2025, there was a complaint about unsanitary conditions related to pests that HPD was unable to inspect due to lack of access. In early 2025, there were heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, though these were reportedly resolved.

The building has a documented history of pest problems, with similar complaints filed in 2024 that were also closed without inspection access. Between October 2022 and January 2023, multiple complaints were investigated by HPD, including issues with smoke detectors, plumbing (bathtub/shower), doors, and mold, though no violations were issued. The building's documentation shows multiple active violations regarding external low-pressure inspections that should have been filed between 2018-2023, with the most recent citations issued in April 2023.

In late 2019, building stability concerns were noted, particularly regarding a rotting wood girder in the cellar. However, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2017, and recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 show no infestations. While the building exhibits some recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating and pest control, the property has maintained compliance with rodent inspections and bedbug reporting requirements, though some inspection filing requirements remain outstanding.