2917 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10039

The six-story, nine-unit building at 2917 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, owned by Joe Soleimani, has experienced recurring issues with heating, pest control, and building maintenance over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating complaints in 2025 and 2024, with two emergency heat/hot water complaints in early 2025 alone. The building has also faced persistent rodent and pest problems, with rat sightings reported in 2025 and 2024, and violations found during inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Apartment 1A has been the primary focus of multiple violations, including issues with mold, electrical systems, ventilation, and various maintenance problems identified during inspections in late 2023. The building's infrastructure has shown signs of strain, with emergency complaints regarding electrical lighting and plumbing water supply issued throughout 2024, and a current open violation regarding water supply from February 2024. Additional concerns include a notable incident involving unauthorized construction work in March 2023, which resulted in a violation and a $1,280 penalty for work without a permit related to duct installation.

The building also has an active violation for failing to file the 2020 external low-pressure inspection documentation. Despite these challenges, the building's bedbug reports show no signs of infestation over the past several years, indicating effective pest management in this regard. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with varying results, including both passing and failing inspections in 2025. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development has conducted multiple inspections, though access issues have sometimes prevented thorough examinations of reported problems.