2049 Fredrick Douglass Bl
Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01846-0042Map
Owner of record: Fdb 8th Avenue LLC
2049 Fredrick Douglass Bl is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 13 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Fdb 8th Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2025. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 22
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 12
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical outlet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective concrete tread 9 from bottom at stairs from west yard to street
Jan 6, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at west
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at west
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
At time of inspection of 5 story mixed use building observed sidewalk shed not maintained in place obstructing window at 2nd fl apt exposure #4 with bracing used to secure parapet panel causing hazardous condit
May 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain. observed at 3rd floor, window a/c unit is installed in fire escape window, repair and or replace; repair/replace
Aug 25, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner-boiler-observed on jan 6,2016,boiler not maintained-rotted outer jacket cover,missing parts-not operational.defects exists as per boiler #67330 #1 (insurance) c
Jan 6, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. noted: at boiler room defective fire- stopping in ceiling. rmdy: provide/maintain fire stopping.
Jan 6, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit. on 1/6/16 at 10:35am i observed new branch circuit wiring,electrical panel,fixtures,switches,receptacles,in apt 5b & 2b. an application for cert of electrical inspection is not on
Jan 6, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.noted: at exp2, broken concrete step,excessive debris,objects on fire escape. rmdy: maintaine exterior building wall.
Jan 6, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
File a certificte form, application etc. containing a material false statement(s) under job application job #122465475-01-al alt 3 issued 10/13/15 and expires 10/4/16.pw1 is check marked "no" for "remain occu
Jan 6, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure ti have new or altered plumbing system tested observed on jan 06,2016 in bsmt,installed gas piping,water piping,hot water heaters-nodob insp-on file.rem:perform tests.
Jan 6, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:failure to comply w/law of drainage system per 702.1 & 27.911.installed rubber (jim) caps on house drain lines musr be metal caps.rem:modify system to comply w/
Jan 6, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Oac sign on display w/o a permit. (jadakiss, etc.) (partial stop work)remedy: remove sign.
Apr 7, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Oac sign on display w/o a permit. (the end). remedy: remove sign.
Apr 7, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Oac sign prohibited in c1-4 zone. (jadakiss, etc) remedy: remove sign
Apr 7, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Oac sign prohibited in c1-4 zone. (the end). remedy: remove sign.
Apr 7, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Oac leasing or otherwise making illegal sign space available to othersfor advertising purposes. (jadakiss, etc.). remedy: remove sign.
Apr 7, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Oac leasing or otherwise making illegal sign space available to othersfor advertising purposes. (the end). remedy: remove sign.
Apr 7, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to obtain permit for outdoor advertising sign. stop all work. remedy: remove illegal sign and structure.
Feb 6, 2008 · Penalty $20,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sec 26-262 ac. property owner acting as an outdoor advertising companyfailure to obtain valid oac registration number while engaging in outdoor advertising business. remedy: remove illegal sign and structure
Feb 6, 2008 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company with outdoor advertising sign prohibited in a "c" and "r8a"district. remedy: remove illegal sign and structure.
Feb 6, 2008 · Penalty $20,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to obtain permit for outdoor advertising sign. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Mar 22, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Property owner acting as an outdoor advertising company failure to obtain valid oac registration # while engaging in outdoor advertising business. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Mar 22, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company w/ outdoor advertising sign prohibited in c distric & r8a district. remedy: remove illegal signage.
Mar 22, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Electric
Wiring
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 11, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 11, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 28, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 28, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 11,708 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,550 ft²
- Zoning
- R8A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1846 / 42
- Assessed value
- $1,435,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #124108, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 2049 Fredrick Douglass Bl
Who owns 2049 Fredrick Douglass Bl?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fdb 8th Avenue LLC.
Does 2049 Fredrick Douglass Bl have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 2049 Fredrick Douglass Bl rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2049 Fredrick Douglass Bl built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2049 Fredrick Douglass Bl?
It has 13 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.