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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 25, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
13
About 100% of the building's 13 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 12

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • I

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.