261 Buffalo Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01387-0007Map
Owner of record: Bec Continuum Housing Development Fund C Ompany INC
261 Buffalo Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 36 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bec Continuum Housing Development Fund C Ompany INC. HPD has recorded 138 housing violations here, most recently on July 25, 2026. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 35 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 138
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 211
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 · 138
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door hinge in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket seal in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jul 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jul 5, 2026
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.
May 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at window recess (2nd from north at west) in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at window recess (2nd from north at west) in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south'' original violation 18718753 issued 18-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south'' original violation 18718752 issued 18-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 3I
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 3I
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at public hall, 4th story
Nov 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of plastic cabints,water bottles, and household items at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wire glass at the north entrance door to inner court at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of plastic cabinet ,bins, and water bottles at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at public hall, 4th story
Nov 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wire glass at the north entrance door to inner court, at public hall, 1st story
Nov 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wire mess glass at door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story, section at south
Nov 5, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 2I
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 2I
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the unsanitary conditions at floor and all wall throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet . in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at vestibule door
May 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door
May 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of protruding air conditioner unit on 2nd story balcony stack at south exterior wall
Apr 30, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the disused cardboard at south court yard
Apr 30, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at north
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 3G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at north
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 3G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door to fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 2J
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock on door to room with fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3i, 3rd story, apartment at east , section at north
Dec 24, 2020 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 24, 2020 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 24, 2020 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment .... in the entire apartment located at apt 4i, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 4I
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 21
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 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-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. note: at timeof inspection i observed approximately six inoperable lights on side walk shed on exp#1 as per bldg code 3307.6.4.8.1. rmdy: comply to code
Feb 22, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. note: at timeof inspection i observed a section of parapet wall missing from the sidewalk shed on exp1. rmdy: comply w/code specifications.
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site with expired permit. note:at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed on exp#1 with an expired permit as of 04/16/2016. rmdy: renew permit.
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 2CFLOO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 3I
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 3I
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 3I
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2I
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2I
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2I
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 3E
Close - Door/window
Door
May 10, 2024 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 10, 2024 · Apt 3E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1922
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 36
- Building area
- 44,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1387 / 7
- Assessed value
- $1,851,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #350085, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 261 Buffalo Avenue
Who owns 261 Buffalo Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bec Continuum Housing Development Fund C Ompany INC.
Does 261 Buffalo Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 138 housing violations at this property.
Is 261 Buffalo Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 35 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 261 Buffalo Avenue built?
City records list 1922 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 261 Buffalo Avenue?
It has 36 residential units and 40 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.