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281 Buffalo Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01393-0009Map

Owner of record: Simon, Chaim

281 Buffalo Avenue is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Simon, Chaim. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on February 7, 2018.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 7, 2018

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 · 9

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color bathroom ceiling 2nd sty. apt.

    Jun 14, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2nd sty. apt. # 2.

    Jun 14, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2nd sty. apt. #2.

    Jun 14, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixtures private hall southwest & 2nd from west at south rooms 2nd sty. apt.

    Dec 10, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlets kitchen & north east & south east rooms 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 10, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective sash chain southwest & 2nd from west at south room windows 2nd sty. apt.

    Dec 10, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department of buildings records.illegal occupancy noted: at 1st floor apartment converted/used transiently, having 2 guests booked through airbnb.com staying for less than

    Jun 9, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide required numbers of means of egress for every floor as per bc 1008.1(2008 code); 27-366, bc 102.1(2014 code); bc 1006.3(2022 code) for

    Jun 9, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at 1st floor apartment. previous violation #35690379

    Jun 9, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system(class j) for transient use at 1st floor apartment. previous violation #35690380j. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jun 9, 2025 · Penalty $6,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. illegal occupancy noted at 1st floor apartment converted/used transiently having 6 guest booked on airbnb.com staying for less than 30 days. without host being

    Apr 24, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide the required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc1018.1(2008); bc 1021.1(2014); bc 1006.3(2022) and 27-366 for transien

    Apr 24, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of a system of auotmatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at 1st floor apartment. rfca issued 02-07-2025. reme

    Apr 24, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide the provide the required close "j" firealarm system for transient use at 1st floor apartment. rfca issued 02-07-2025. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Apr 24, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 26, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 26, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 26, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 26, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 26, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    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 (B1)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,944 ft²
Lot area
3,176 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
308
Council district
41
Block / lot
1393 / 9
Assessed value
$76,020
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 281 Buffalo Avenue

Who owns 281 Buffalo Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Simon, Chaim.

Does 281 Buffalo Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 281 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 281 Buffalo Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 281 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.