179 Buffalo Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01363-0004Map
Owner of record: Fresco Auto Sale Home LLC
179 Buffalo Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2005 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Fresco Auto Sale Home LLC. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 21 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 23
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 24
- 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 8, 2026
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 19, 2025
Open — Info 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 13, 2025
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 26, 2024
Open — Info 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 17, 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 20, 2023
Open — Info 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 30, 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 9, 2022
Open — Info 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 9, 2022
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.
Mar 9, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 19, 2021
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.
Apr 19, 2021
Open — Info 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 4, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Oct 26, 2018
Open — Info 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.
Dec 8, 2017
Open — Info 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.
Oct 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water to apartment fixtures, in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked ,(bldg. rear)
Mar 5, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 2, 2009
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Feb 2, 2009
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable eyes present at entrance door jamb and the door to the building
Jan 7, 2009
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 7
- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide solid 8 foot high fecne where required during excavation oeprations at the rear of east side remedy : stop all work immedately except to provide solid 8 foot high fence forth at above locati
Jan 13, 2003 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation and excavation is approximately eight feet deep. protection not provided are sheeting, shoring, and bracing as required at north, south, east and west sides.
Jan 7, 2003 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to protect adjoining structures during excavation operations. no protection observed provided to the south adjoining structure 1549/57 prospect place aka 181/85 buffalo avenue. also obtain all permits a
Jan 7, 2003 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide solid 8 fot high fence where required during excavation operations at the east, west and south sides, also obtain all permits and approvals remedy : stop all work immediately except to provid
Jan 7, 2003 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to post contractor's sign at the premises as required. remedy: post and maintain contractor's sign at the premises during construction operations.
Jan 7, 2003 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. expired permit number: 301337916-eq-in issued 12/23/02 expired 12/31/02 for equipment fence. remedy: renew fence permit forthwith.
Jan 7, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy or building department records.upon inspection at above property noted 1.approx 15 cars has been parked on lot d.o.b records show it as a vacant lo
Apr 4, 2001 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
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- Electric
Wiring
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 19, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 26, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 2005
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,510 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,850 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1363 / 4
- Assessed value
- $109,860
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #381024, last renewed Oct 4, 2016.
Questions about 179 Buffalo Avenue
Who owns 179 Buffalo Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fresco Auto Sale Home LLC.
Does 179 Buffalo Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 179 Buffalo Avenue 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 179 Buffalo Avenue built?
City records list 2005 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 179 Buffalo Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.