2919 Fredrick Douglass Bl, Manhattan, NY 10039

The 9-unit, 5-story tenement building at 2919 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, owned by Joseph Soleimani, has experienced a range of maintenance and safety issues in recent years. As of July 2025, there are multiple open complaints with the Housing Preservation Department (HPD) including problems with doors/windows, heavy water leaks, missing signage, an electric/gas range issue, an intercom system problem, and a non-functioning smoke detector - all logged between February and May 2025. The building underwent inspections in late 2024 that revealed several violations, particularly in Apartment 3A, where issues included water leaks in multiple locations, broken fixtures, and various maintenance problems.

Additionally, there are two active violations from June 2023 regarding failure to file the 2020 external low pressure inspection, though these were previously cited. The property has shown some concerning patterns with emergency maintenance needs, particularly between February and May 2025, including heating/hot water issues and a door problem that required immediate attention. Notably, there was one case of bedbug infestation reported in the 2019-2020 period, though subsequent years (2020-2024) show zero infestations.

The building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025, indicating effective pest management since 2021, when there was documented rat activity. A significant safety violation regarding an improperly maintained rooftop emergency device was recorded in 2024, resulting in a $1,250 penalty that has been resolved. While there have been numerous maintenance issues requiring attention, most have been addressed through the violation system, though some recent complaints remain unresolved, particularly those logged in 2025.