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237 Buffalo Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01381-0011Map

Owner of record: 565 Christopher Ave LLC

237 Buffalo Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2023 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 565 Christopher Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 1 of the 3 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
3
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
42
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 33% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 3

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 13, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 30, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 21, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 7, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Jul 20, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Jul 20, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Oct 5, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Mar 16, 2009

    Dob violation - active
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  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jan 2, 2009

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Feb 16, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jan 22, 1999

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 42

  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. plumbing work noted. at the time of inspection of the cellar level, i observed newly installed a residential sink, and a 3-piece bathroom. the work is competed 100% no filings in dob reco

    Dec 15, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. electrical work noted. atoi of the cellar level, i observed newly installed electrical for the bathroom. the work includes switch, light fixture and receptacle. in the open area installed

    Dec 15, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. alteration work noted. at the time of inspection of the cellar level, i observed a partition was turned into a closet, a new door was installed for an entrance, and new partitions for a 3

    Dec 15, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more than the legally number of families authorized by the c of o or official department records. atoi, i observed legal 6 to now 7 units. the cellar

    Dec 15, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit.at time of inspection,i observed the construction fence on site expired as of 9/11/2022.remedy:renew permit.

    Sep 16, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, i observed inactive jobsite with temporary construction equipments- fence in place at exp#-1 with expired fence permit (b00143278-i1-fn) dated 09/11/2022 and not renewed.renew expired fen

    Sep 13, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order.at time of inspection of 4 story nb at superstructure phase observed new windows & doors installed from ground floor to 4th flor exp #3.jobsite on

    Aug 12, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed worker performing framing work on bulkhead roof, wearing the fall arrest system tied to the new cold for steel, upon request for design drawings to tie off detail to verify compliance, non was provided

    Jul 21, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed sidewalk shed with supported pipe scaffold installed on top of it at exp#1, observed supported pipe scaffold height, same as building height, upon review the department records ( bis & dob now) observe

    Jul 21, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed active job site with 8 workers on site, upon request for workers site safety orientation for all workers, the orientation provided only for 2 workers. no orientation provided for the other 6 workers. s

    Jul 21, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Observed active job site with 8 workers performing stucco and framing work, upon request from competent person for workers pre-shift safety meeting, non was provided or available stated that" i do not have it".

    Jul 21, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed excessive debris at rear yard exp#3, debris consisting of wood, garbage bags, foam and other debris and materials, this condition pose a tripping hazard, rodent infestation, and fire hazard

    Jul 21, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed missing/inadequate guard rail system throughout jobsite. missing guard rail at 2nd and 3rd story exp#3 building perimeter. missing guard rail at 3rd story stair shaft and 3rd story exp#1 perimeter. thi

    May 12, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    No competent person or superintendent on an active jobsite. upon request for super logs for the day, none were provided. superintendent failed by 1- not visiting jobsite. 2- no competent person on site. 3- no l

    May 12, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Supported pipe scaffold installed not as per code. observed supported pipe scaffold in use at exp#4 3rd story. supported pipe scaffold installed not as per code. no guardrail system, work levels not fully plank

    May 12, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Protection of roofs. observed inadequate roof protection on adjacent property at exp#4. roof protection provided covers approx. 10 feet at roof level and approx. 4 feet at 2nd story setback. at least 20 feet of

    May 12, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    License to enter adjoining property. observed partial/inadequate roof protection installed on adjacent building roof at exp#4. upon request for license to enter adjacent property as required by code none were p

    May 12, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Large amounts of debris and materials stored throughout jobsite that pose a tripping hazard. no clear paths throughout jobsite. jobsite is an obstacle course for workers, personnel and first responders in case

    May 12, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed missing overhead protection at exp#4 (adjacent property yard) exp#3 (entry to rear yard) and exp#1 (entry to port a potty) on an active jobsite. cmu wall being erected at exp#4 3rd story level and put

    May 12, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Area to be protected by sidewalk shed. observed sidewalk shed installed at exp#1 not as per code. sidewalk shed does not extend additional 5 feet at exp#4 as required by code. this condition puts public in dang

    May 12, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Contruction sign not provided or not in compliance with section.note:at time of inspection of proposed 4 story bldg inactive jobsite observed missing contractor sign on sws panel code stipulates that job sign s

    Apr 27, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to communicate&maintain record orientation perform@jobsite note:ato my insp of 4stynb@foundation phase.i observe 3workers onsite.upon request for site safety orientation to be perform@jobsite none was p

    Jan 19, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc33075-flag person.note:at the time of my inspection of a 4 story newbuildling at grade level.i observed at "i"beam being delivered and putinto jobs ite and there were no flag person to direct the pedestrian f

    Jan 19, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Documents to be kept on site.note:at the time of my inspection of a 4 story new building at excavator phase.upon request for soe and foundation plans none was provided or on site.failure to provided and maintai

    Jan 19, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Obstruction of street or sidewalk.note:at the time of my inspection ofa 4 story new buildilng at excavation phase.i observed"i"beam on street at exp#1.upon request for dot permit per material storage on street

    Jan 19, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to designate competent person note:ato my insp of 4stynb@foundation phase.i observed 3workers on jobsite&excavation started@exp1 aprx3-4' down upon request for competent person none of 3workers was compete

    Jan 19, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Construction superintendent fail to perform his duties.note:at the time of my inspection of a 4 story new building foundation.phase.i observed no orientation no orientation for workers,no competent person was d

    Jan 19, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to notify dept prior to commencement of earthwork note:atoi myinsp of 4stynb.i observed excavation work being started@exp1 did search in bis which alerted me that there no notification to dept for comme

    Jan 19, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35137366j issued on 07/08/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. above nov for failure to maintain bldg. remedy: comply w/comms

    Jun 21, 2016 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35137366j issued on 7/8/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Jan 25, 2016 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35148070y issued on 10/4/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. noted: perfunctory repairs performed,but no c of c was filed.

    Nov 17, 2015 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:bricks missing@2 story parapet wall @the front of the bldg coping stones loose & sitting on top of brick parapet wall in danger of collapsing to sidewalk

    Oct 4, 2015 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35137366j issued on 7/8/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg open & unsecured w/exposed floor beam

    Aug 26, 2015 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances.note bricks missing @ 2story parapet wall @ front of bldg.coping stones loose & sitting on top of brick parapet wall in danger of collapsing to sidewalk & front ya

    Jul 23, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: bldg front door in secured & rear door missing 1st fl beams missing w/excessive debris accumulated. 2nd fl missing approx 50% of floor beams learing bea

    Jul 8, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted bldg unsecured vacant and unoccupied has no entry door on the 1st floor door has removed and an open window space at the 2nd fl also construction debris a

    Apr 10, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances note spalling & missing mortar and loose & missing bricks observed at the parapet level of the front and #4 facades rem: provide sidewalk shed to protect the publi

    Apr 10, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compoiant manner.found @ the time of inspection vacant bldg w/unsecured & ungaurded openings;detached front door & missing upper flr.(2nd)window providing easy acess to bldg int

    Oct 1, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: vacant open & abandoned bldg is in dire disrepair w/portions of roof collapsing onto inner flrs. remedy: provide engineering report as to stability of

    Sep 8, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls at appurtenances noted bldg observed opene vacant & unguarded entry door to bldg missing missing portions of roof at rear section of bldg exposing structure to environmental eleme

    Sep 5, 2009 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: note: vacant bldg w/ active ub #3849/08 is open at front w/ missing windows and door and is full of debris creating hazardous conditions. (emergency dec to be filed) remedy: maintain bldg

    Jun 24, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect is: vacant open and unguarded bldg with large holes at 1st flr entrance door. concrete block wall cracked and broken. structural cracks with loose and missing bric

    Feb 15, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2R

    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 (C2)
Year built
2023
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
4,584 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
308
Council district
41
Block / lot
1381 / 11
Assessed value
$344,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #390883, last renewed Nov 8, 2024.

Questions about 237 Buffalo Avenue

Who owns 237 Buffalo Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 565 Christopher Ave LLC.

Does 237 Buffalo Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.

Is 237 Buffalo Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 237 Buffalo Avenue built?

City records list 2023 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 237 Buffalo Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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