173 Buffalo Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01363-0008Map
Owner of record: Olatokum, Timothy G
173 Buffalo Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2006 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Olatokum, Timothy G. HPD has recorded 139 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 139
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 139
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 · 139
- 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
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.
Nov 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 31, 2023
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.
Nov 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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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 20, 2021
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.
Apr 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash at west window frame 1 in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx.... 10 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling fixture in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling fixture in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door is lock at public hall
Jan 14, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electric switch cover at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose radiator baseboard cover in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of two(2) double cylinder key operated locks installed on wrought iron door 1st at east , 1st story
May 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of two(2) double cylinder key operated locks installed on wrought iron door 2nd at east , 1st story
May 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a double cylinder key operated lock installed on wrought iron door 2nd at east , 2nd story
May 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance, lower sash at east 1 window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the private bathroom. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color - the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color - the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at east in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective countertop at south base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , east wall of south 1 closet in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east, west, north and south walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain budling in code- complaint manner. observed at exp # 4 horizontal cracks at parapet level & facade wall., repair and/replace
Jun 2, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection on a walk-up apartment i observed at expo.4 horizontal cracks at parapet wall level., repair and/replace
May 24, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Feb 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close
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- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 2006
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,568 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1363 / 8
- Assessed value
- $87,960
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #383059, last renewed Apr 30, 2024.
Questions about 173 Buffalo Avenue
Who owns 173 Buffalo Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Olatokum, Timothy G.
Does 173 Buffalo Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 139 housing violations at this property.
Is 173 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 173 Buffalo Avenue built?
City records list 2006 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 173 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.