2654 FREDRICK DOUGLASS BL is a late-20th-century 1963 building, 21 floors, 249 units in Harlem, NYC. Owned by NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY. Public records show 10 open violations, 1 active litigation matter on file. Tenant-impact history includes 3 evictions. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.
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Manhattan · February 2026
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§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM , THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Pros: Not a goddamn thing tbh Cons: It’s very dirty and unpleasant to live here
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Strivers' Row and the surrounding blocks of central Harlem showcase some of Manhattan's most beautiful row houses, originally built for the Black elite in the early 1900s. The neighborhood retains a strong sense of community pride while welcoming a wave of new residents.
Eviction Executed — Apt 07B — Eviction
Eviction Executed — Apt 04G — Possession
Eviction Executed — Apt 18C — Eviction
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN T