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186 Buffalo Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01368-0045Map

Owner of record: Gulston, Linda

186 Buffalo Avenue is a two-family home built in 1945 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Gulston, Linda. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on March 16, 2022. 1 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
29

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 16, 2022

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 · 43

  • 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide outlet cover at east wall. in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixtures at ceiling. in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide faucet handle at tub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north and south walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective covers at the baseboard radiators in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood and vinyl tile floor in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood and vinyl tile floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the defective flush pipe of water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Mar 4, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2012 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2012 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 21, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling bathroom 1st sty. apt.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a proper screw cap for the cleanout of trap at cellar southeast.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls 1st & 2nd sty public halls.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture southeast northwest & center north rooms 2nd sty apt.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Abate the nuisance consisting of damp ceilings southeast & north east rooms 1st sty apt.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing glass at top & bottom sashes kitchen windows 1st sty apt.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster board ceiling cellar throughout.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture 2nd sty public hall.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the areaway front of building

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty. apt. 1.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1st sty apartment.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 1st sty. apt.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures kitchen 1st sty. apt.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit bathroom door 2nd sty public hall.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective exterior door 1st sty. apt. to rear yard.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper & lower sash rear room 1 st sty. apt.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor bathroom 1st sty. apt.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd story apartment 2

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures 2nd story apartment 2 kitchen and bathroom.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures bathroom, kitchen 2nd story apartment #2

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom 3rd story apartment

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at cellar. throughout. legal fixtures may be retained; for information call the borough code enforcement office.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing window sash front & rear cellar windows

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at cellar rear.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at cellar . legal fixtures may be retained; for information call the borough code enforcement office. at cellar throughout.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at cellar. legal fixtures may be retained; for information call the borough code enforcment office.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires ceiling at boiler room.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at kitchen 2nd styapt.

    Jun 17, 2004

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building - hazardous. defects noted: 1) sections of rear wall is missing, broken and in danger of collapsing down. 2) entire rear partions of house is broken, loose, fill with debris. 3)

    Jun 9, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 14, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • General

    Floor

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 20, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 20, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 15, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 17, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B9)
Year built
1945
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,240 ft²
Lot area
849 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
308
Council district
41
Block / lot
1368 / 45
Assessed value
$47,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #820438, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 186 Buffalo Avenue

Who owns 186 Buffalo Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gulston, Linda.

Does 186 Buffalo Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 186 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 186 Buffalo Avenue built?

City records list 1945 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 186 Buffalo Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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