2198 Fredrick Douglass Bl
Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01924-0064Map
Owner of record: Quasar Realty Partners L.p.
2198 Fredrick Douglass Bl is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Quasar Realty Partners L.p.. HPD has recorded 146 housing violations here, most recently on August 7, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 146
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 238
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 · 146
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead stairs at public hall, 5th story
Aug 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at garbage room at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lighting fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 3W
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lighting fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 3W
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 4W
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household storage at public hall, 5th story
Jan 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door
Mar 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story front balcony at fire escape
Mar 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the foyer located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots 3rd story balcony fire escape at front of building
Aug 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2023 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2023 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 24, 2023 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 24, 2023 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 24, 2023 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 24, 2023 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north wall and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 24, 2023 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 24, 2023 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and south walls in the foyer located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2023 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2023 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2023 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 5W
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door at closet in the private hallway located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door at entrance in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose counter top in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Atoi observed two a/c at exposure #1of above premises which pose a public safety issue,on the second and third floor air-conditioned have no under mount support bracket and are over the building entrance door.
Mar 19, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Observe plumbing work in progress for removal of 4 traps leading to drainage pipes not properly being sealed causing exposure dangerous gas from the sewers at commercial space on the first floor, obtain permit
Mar 18, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to provide sidewalk shed parapet sign. noted: at time of inspection sidewalk shed at exp. #1 missing parapet sign. remedy: provide sidewalk shed parapet sign according to 3301.9.2.
Jan 30, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall or appurtenances: at exp1 4'x5'section of ornamental fiberglass cornice dislodged from structure. rmdy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Apr 14, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 4W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 4W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2023 · Apt 5W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2023 · Apt 5W
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 22, 2023 · Apt 5W
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 22, 2023 · Apt 5W
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 22, 2023 · Apt 5W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2023 · Apt 5W
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,715 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R8A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1924 / 64
- Assessed value
- $765,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #123008, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.
Questions about 2198 Fredrick Douglass Bl
Who owns 2198 Fredrick Douglass Bl?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Quasar Realty Partners L.p..
Does 2198 Fredrick Douglass Bl have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 146 housing violations at this property.
Is 2198 Fredrick Douglass Bl rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2198 Fredrick Douglass Bl built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2198 Fredrick Douglass Bl?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.