2518 Fredrick Douglass Bl
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-01940-0003Map
Owner of record: Greater Harlem Housing HDFC
2518 Fredrick Douglass Bl is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 41 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Greater Harlem Housing HDFC. HPD has recorded 680 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 680
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 2,174
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 · 680
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jul 31, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish at public hall
Jul 31, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jul 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jul 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
May 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
Property registration was filed with false or incomplete information related to the property contacts. file with this department a true registration statement for the building.
May 9, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
May 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post at public hall, 1st story
May 9, 2026
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.
May 7, 2026
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Feb 9, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Jan 30, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of light flickers at ceiling in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2D
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 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at north and south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the refuse room at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall
Jan 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective missing hydronic heating cover at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room at cellar
Jan 2, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base board radiator at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base board radiator at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 3D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base board radiator at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Not complied with - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 3D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 3D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at rubbish chute at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
I found a laars pnch0750 hot water boiler system non-operational/correct all violating condition/submit certificate of correction
Jan 6, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Laars hw heating boiler has heating circulator #1 that is inoperable+fuses are jumped out in switch box+#2 heating circulator is inoperable+corroded+leaking;correct violation+submit certificate of correction
Feb 27, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Found a laars pnch0750 gas boiler with no electrical power to equipment boiler is inoperable/correct all violating conditions/submit certificate of corrections
Oct 8, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
As per defects in cellar boiler room; spill switch not attached to barometric damper and three switches need proper adjustment. prv for hlw w/o discharge pipe-exposed elect. on lwc and circulator. defective com
May 17, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 3
Failure to provide access for boiler inspection; called super at 1-646-676-9010 ,voice mail not set up. called 1-646-488-1146 and super hung up;correct violating condition and submit certificate of correction.
Mar 28, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Found water leaking at circulator flanges on heating boiler, no lights in boiler room, correct all violating condition and submit certificate of correction.
Jun 3, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
One heating circulator removed-heating piping leaking-exposed electrical wiring from removed heating circulator-flood in boiler room-barometric damper for heating boiler defective; correct all violating onditio
Jan 28, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Found laars boiler mdl# pnch0750. inoperable at time of inspection. correct violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.
Jan 20, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Hot & cold water piping corrosion-leak on piping to expansion tank-feed water piping to boiler hung w/prohibited material-flue pipe not sealed at breaching-flood water on boiler room floor ; correct all violati
Oct 8, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Found one boiler a laars #pnch0750 rated at 750000 btus to have these violating conditions and in operable.... small water leak by supply manifold as well as, exposed wires/correct all violating conditions and
May 20, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Active
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- Class - 2
Failed to notify department/obtain permit prior to use/installation off "c" hooks/outrigger beams in connection with suspended scaffold. a) no "c" hook notification. remedy: notify the department.
Sep 10, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
"stop all work".inadequate safety measures:operation of hoisting equipment in unsafe manner.a-using "c"hooks for tie backs. b-tieback & lifelines not independent.remedy:discontinue use.
Sep 10, 2008 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to notify department/obtain permit prior to use/installation off "c" hooks/outrigger beams in connection with suspended scaffold. a) no "c" hook notification. remedy: notify the department.
Sep 10, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 4CFLOO
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt ALLAPA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 2518FR
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 2518FR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 25188A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2518FR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 31, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 28, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 22, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 17, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 41
- Building area
- 21,879 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1940 / 3
- Assessed value
- $1,724,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #142436, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 2518 Fredrick Douglass Bl
Who owns 2518 Fredrick Douglass Bl?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Greater Harlem Housing HDFC.
Does 2518 Fredrick Douglass Bl have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 680 housing violations at this property.
Is 2518 Fredrick Douglass Bl rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 54% of its 41 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2518 Fredrick Douglass Bl built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2518 Fredrick Douglass Bl?
It has 41 residential units and 46 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.