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187 Buffalo Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01369-0011Map

Owner of record: Donald Mcgeachy Irrevocable Living Trust

187 Buffalo Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1911 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Donald Mcgeachy Irrevocable Living Trust. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on June 6, 2025. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
56
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 6, 2025

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 · 56

  • 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 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 17680135 issued 07-feb-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked hatch at building front. leading to cellar. at boiler room

    Feb 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 7, 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

    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.

    Apr 9, 2024

    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 21, 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 7, 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.

    Feb 23, 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.

    Feb 23, 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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    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.

    Apr 7, 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    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, 2017

    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 4, 2016

    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.

    Oct 7, 2015

    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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty apt 2 west. , section '' ''

    Aug 17, 1987 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty apt 1 east. located at apt 1

    Aug 17, 1987 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.

    Feb 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing locks mailboxes 1 sty pub vestibule.

    Sep 23, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty apt 4. located at apt 4

    Sep 23, 1986 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty west apt 4 kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 4

    Sep 23, 1986 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle entrance door street vestibule front west.

    Sep 23, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Sep 23, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Sep 23, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 23, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide metal mason pit cover for trap pit cellar front.

    Sep 16, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle front entrance to building.

    Sep 16, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar throughout.

    Sep 16, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood stair erected from cellar center to store east rear 1 sty.

    Sep 16, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective petro gauge front celar er1.

    Sep 16, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the water and rubbish cellar thru out er1.

    Sep 16, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective chimney flue boiler room cellar.

    Sep 16, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish & water cellar thru out er1.

    Aug 14, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water cellar thru out.

    May 12, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures 2 sty northwest apt 4kitchen & bathroom er1. , section '' ''

    May 10, 1986 · Apt 4KITCH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures 2 sty northwest apt 4 kitchen and bathroom. located at apt 4

    May 10, 1986 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty front west apt 4 kitchen & bathroom er1. , section '' ''

    Apr 25, 1986 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-32.01 adm code provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 2 sty front west apt 4 kitchen er1. , section '' ''

    Apr 25, 1986 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • 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-failure to file 2019 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 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Cease use.. gas hot water heater rheem 29gallon; improper venting to chimney-incorrect venting material to chimney, maintain boiler; correct all hazardous conditions immediately and call dob 212-3932784 to lift

    Jan 8, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Closable louver in combustion air duct to blr room-debris in blr room-debris at oil tank-hw mixing valve is defective-oil shutoff valve missing at oil tank-oiltank sign missing-waste oil in blr room-water pipes

    Jan 8, 2020 · Penalty $310

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 2FT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 7, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 6, 2005 · 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
Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
Year built
1911
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
5,000 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
308
Council district
41
Block / lot
1369 / 11
Assessed value
$325,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #374302, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 187 Buffalo Avenue

Who owns 187 Buffalo Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Donald Mcgeachy Irrevocable Living Trust.

Does 187 Buffalo Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.

Is 187 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 187 Buffalo Avenue built?

City records list 1911 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 187 Buffalo Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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