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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color bathroom ceiling 2nd sty. apt.
Jun 14, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2nd sty. apt. # 2.
Jun 14, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2nd sty. apt. #2.
Jun 14, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlets kitchen & north east & south east rooms 2nd sty apt.
Dec 10, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
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.