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2459 Fredrick Douglass Bl

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01958-0022Map

Owner of record: Gibbons Realty Corp

2459 Fredrick Douglass Bl is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Gibbons Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 660 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
660
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
956

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 15, 2023

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
8
About 100% of the building's 8 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 · 660

  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditioner and household items at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of air condition unit, cardboard boxes and household items. at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, east and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 19, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles. at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 19, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of suitcase and household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 19, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 8, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles. at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkkhead , 6th story

    Oct 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls all stories at public hall

    Oct 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceilings and walls all stories at public hall

    Oct 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing refrigerator with doors attached at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 2, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing stove at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 2, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jun 8, 2020

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at upper sash at first window from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at front yard

    Mar 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window balnce at lower sash. 1st window on east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story

    Jan 3, 2020

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the celing in the 1st room from east located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 31, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at east radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 7

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 31, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the bulkhead at roof , 5th story

    Dec 31, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear yard at fire escape

    Nov 12, 2019

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 23

  • 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-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 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 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    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

    Oct 31, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 13, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Chimney exhauster in wrong location as per mc 801.14 chimney connector shall not pass through a fire resistant rated wall as mc 801.10.4; mc-misc, comply with notice of violation

    Feb 22, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    As per sec.27-2033 failed to post in vestibule/entrance of building where key to boiler room and or super is located/shall be visible from outer door/correct and submit certificate of correction

    Aug 10, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant amnner. exhaust discharge must be no closer than 10 feet from building opening @the time of inspection, observed the flue stack missing on additional ten (10)feet

    Dec 6, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner @the time of inspection, observed the venting equipment on the roof with lots of vibration, broken panel or side walls, missing gate door or protective plan

    Dec 6, 2019 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    As per class 2 b265 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records

    Oct 22, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B254,15,16,32,34,38,50a. b254. found boiler with the following listedviolation. correct all listed violation and submit certificate of correction. 50a-incorrect piping support.

    Oct 29, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    An unlawful act. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. failure to correct and certify summons#35343232l. remedy: comply with ec code/obtain permit

    Oct 29, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. in july 17, 2018 an electrical violation was issued to the respondent the respondent faile dot comply with nyc electrical code #110.2 (a),

    Sep 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use. observed at the time of my inspection that the electrical connection to the illuminated sign on the

    Jul 17, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: service equipment boiler i observed at 12:30pm in cellar of crown fried chicken flue ex haust for oil boiler are not ran to a house chimney. the both exhaust

    Feb 17, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Fail to comply w/comm order to file a certificate of correction w/dob.respondent failed to comply w.comm order to correct the violating conditions & file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov

    Nov 21, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner note plaster ceiling in hallway on 5th fl of above premises is water damage @ various locations a section of said ceiling is bulging right above st landing on

    Nov 21, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner defects noted at time of insp stairs interior at all floors are leaning out of plumbing w/ deteriorating treads and risers garbage is left in hallway water da

    Sep 2, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 28, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 18, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 31, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 27, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 11, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 43RDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 43RDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 43RDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 43RDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 14, 2019 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    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
8
Building area
8,820 ft²
Lot area
2,633 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1958 / 22
Assessed value
$398,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #123021, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.

Questions about 2459 Fredrick Douglass Bl

Who owns 2459 Fredrick Douglass Bl?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gibbons Realty Corp.

Does 2459 Fredrick Douglass Bl have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 660 housing violations at this property.

Is 2459 Fredrick Douglass Bl rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 2459 Fredrick Douglass Bl built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2459 Fredrick Douglass Bl?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.