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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 8, 2026

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 · 139

  • 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.

    May 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Jun 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • 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 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • 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 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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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  • 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.

    Apr 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door is lock at public hall

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.