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2850 Fredrick Douglass Bl

Manhattan, NY 10039BBL 1-02037-0001Map

Owner of record: Harlem River Preservation HDFC

2850 Fredrick Douglass Bl is an elevator apartment building built in 1968 in Manhattan, 10039. It has 116 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is Harlem River Preservation HDFC. HPD has recorded 104 housing violations here, most recently on October 18, 2025.

HPD violations
104
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
147

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Oct 18, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 104

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7f, 7th story, 4th apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 7f, 7th story, 4th apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hvac system at west in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7f, 7th story, 4th apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to apartment located at apt 7f, 7th story, 4th apartment from south at west

    May 27, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 13d, 13th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 13D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 7f, 7th story, 4th apartment from south at west

    Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 7f, 7th story, 4th apartment from south at west

    Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 7f, 7th story, 4th apartment from south at west

    Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 7f, 7th story, 4th apartment from south at west

    Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 7f, 7th story, 4th apartment from south at west

    Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper chute door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 13d, 13th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 13D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9b, 9th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 9B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked at basement at boiler room

    Dec 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room

    May 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 4th apartment from south at west

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt g3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2024 · Apt G3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 3G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt g3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2024 · Apt G3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door stairwell b at public hall, 7th story

    Nov 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7f, 7th story, 4th apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7f, 7th story, 4th apartment from south at west

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 15th story

    Nov 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 15th story

    Nov 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at firedoor ''b'' at fire stairs, 7th story

    Oct 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 9h, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 9H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit the firedoor ''b'' at fire stairs, 7th story

    Oct 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 9h, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 9H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 9h, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 9H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 9h, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 9H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 9h, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 9H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 9h, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 9H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 9h, 9th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 9H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit door at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 23

  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)

    Jun 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)

    Apr 22, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Nycha cycle 9b unsafe report filed

    Feb 17, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)

    Aug 21, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)

    Jun 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2019)

    Jun 29, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Nycha elev annual inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to nycha elevator-failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test

    Apr 5, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2017

    Mar 27, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    Aug 16, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Cycle 7 unsafe report filed

    Dec 4, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012

    Aug 30, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 9, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    I observed at the time of inspection installation of light fixtures and electric baseboard heaters in all common areas without an electrical permit on file, obtain permit; obtain electrical permit

    Jun 17, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At the time of my inspection of active site-suspended scaffold installed contrary to cd5-installed tieback continuously to angle on 1st floor-as per detail should be spliced on roof/wall corner,lifelines going

    Feb 1, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed a sidewalk shed installed at all exposures. after review ofapproved drawings ,the shed was installed contrary to plans. several approx. 8&9ft open spans not detailed on drawings expos 1,2&4. inadequa

    Nov 15, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    With the following objections; tie backs to bulkhead/water tank not indicated on cd5 , installation of scaffold not install properly, missing counter weights, inadequate footing, footing of scaffold, is under

    Mar 9, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found corroded water column, dirty glass gauge, corroded hand holes, steam leak on check valve near controls above boiler, bolts and latches missing on boiler doors, sight glass missing on rear chamber door, re

    Feb 7, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found corroded hand holes, exposed wiring, bolts and latches missing on front and rear boiler doors, remove all debris from boiler room, boiler leaking water.

    Feb 7, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found exposed wiring, discharge pipes missing at low water cut off blow down, corroded water column, corroded low water cut off, dirty glass gauge and guards missing, bolts and latches missing on boiler doors.

    Feb 7, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules & regulations

    Jan 16, 2009

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    11q,18m,15r,50y,35m,35d,61k,53x,35r,35r,18q. 18 operating device bsmt 15 manual sock 35 vent fan 35 smoke hole 35wissing 300xycen tanks usp.

    Jul 31, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    18m,18q,15r,11q,50y,61t,46#,46o. 18 operating device 15 manual sock. 46 quarded.

    Jul 31, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 12D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 10H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 10H

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 13D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 9C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
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  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 30, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 23, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2025 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 10B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 13F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 8, 2024 · Apt G3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 8, 2024 · Apt G3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 8, 2024 · Apt G3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 8, 2024 · Apt G3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 25, 2024 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 8C

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 7F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 7D

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built
1968
Floors
15
Residential units
116
Building area
103,625 ft²
Lot area
47,309 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
2037 / 1
Assessed value
$3,779,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #144954, last renewed Jul 9, 2026.

Questions about 2850 Fredrick Douglass Bl

Who owns 2850 Fredrick Douglass Bl?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Harlem River Preservation HDFC.

Does 2850 Fredrick Douglass Bl have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 104 housing violations at this property.

Is 2850 Fredrick Douglass Bl rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 2850 Fredrick Douglass Bl built?

City records list 1968 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2850 Fredrick Douglass Bl?

It has 116 residential units.

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