2797 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10039
The 8-unit, 5-story tenement building at 2797 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, owned by Genevieve Outlaw, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing being multiple heat and hot water outages. Notable incidents include four heat/hot water complaints between December 2024 and January 2025, with at least two affecting the entire building, though HPD reports indicate restoration of services upon inspection.
The building has also faced electrical and lighting issues, with complaints in November 2023 and subsequent inspections demonstrating both access issues and the issuance of violations. Apartment 5A has been a particular focus of maintenance concerns, with multiple open Class B and C violations as of March 2024, including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, electrical outlets, and pest infestations. The property has a documented history of rodent-related issues, with varying inspection outcomes between 2023 and 2025.
While recent inspections from June 2025 have shown compliance with rodent control requirements, there were documented rat activity issues in December 2023 and initial failures in 2024. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2021-2024 shows no infestation cases reported in any dwelling units during the specified periods, suggesting effective management of this particular pest issue. The building's maintenance record reflects a pattern of recurring system failures and access-related challenges for inspections, though recent inspections have generally passed compliance checks, with some exceptions where violations were noted but later closed.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 9350 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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