196 Buffalo Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01368-0051Map
Owner of record: 196 Buffalo Avenue LLC
196 Buffalo Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 12 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 196 Buffalo Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 387 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 387
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 508
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 387
- 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 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 6A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door frame at door in the entrance located at apt 6a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bathtub surface with spray enamel in the bathroom located at apt 6a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st steam riser from west at north in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 6a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Feb 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective rain leader .. yard, section ''south''
Feb 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 6A
Open — 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 6, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hydrailic self closing door hinges at public hall, 1st story
Apr 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balances at lower window sash at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall in the bulkhead at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling in the bulkhead at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile grout at around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at window at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls, ceiling and trim throughout in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bulkhead at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Oct 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Oct 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2023
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective approve self closing door at entrance to building fromthe street , 1st story
Sep 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door to south yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 5, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge broken, at vestibule door at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 10, 2023
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 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 24
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o &/or dept of bldg records. partitions erected creating illegal roooms for living & sleeping at cellar,2nd room from east. remedy: discontinue illegal of amended c of
Jun 23, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 6A
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 6A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 19, 2020 · Apt B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 19, 2020 · Apt B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2020 · Apt B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Mar 3, 2020 · Apt 6A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 8,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1368 / 51
- Assessed value
- $423,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #308701, last renewed May 30, 2025.
Questions about 196 Buffalo Avenue
Who owns 196 Buffalo Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 196 Buffalo Avenue LLC.
Does 196 Buffalo Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 387 housing violations at this property.
Is 196 Buffalo Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 196 Buffalo Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 196 Buffalo Avenue?
It has 12 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.