2733 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10039

2733 Frederick Douglass Blvd is a 5-story, 22-unit Old Law Tenement building in Harlem built in 1910, currently owned by Avi Kay. The property has recently experienced numerous concerning conditions as of mid-2025, with more than 10 separate incidents reported through 311 in June 2025 alone, including issues with heat/hot water, general maintenance needs (cabinets, gas, various fixings), pest problems, security and safety concerns (smoke detectors), and multiple plumbing issues.

While some of these complaints were classified as "closed" due to HPD's inability to gain access for inspection, the sheer volume of simultaneous complaints suggests significant maintenance challenges. The building's recent history shows persistent maintenance issues, including multiple rodent activity reports throughout 2025, with seven "Bait applied" notifications between January and June 2025.

There have been multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations documented, particularly affecting Apartments 3A and 4A, including infestations of roaches and mice, mold issues, and problems with doors, windows, and ceilings. The building has also undergone multiple Department of Buildings inspections regarding illegal conversion concerns (in 2020 and 2021), though inspectors were unable to gain access in both cases. While there have been some improvements noted, such as the closure of several violations related to fire escape safety, plumbing, and ceiling issues as of July 2025, the recurring nature of many problems, particularly those involving pests, heating, and safety systems, suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.