18 Buffalo Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01703-0037Map
Owner of record: Kraus, Moshe
18 Buffalo Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2005 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kraus, Moshe. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 33 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 21
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 37
- 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 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Jun 13, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 29, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Apr 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 22, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front yard
Sep 24, 2023
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.
Mar 30, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 14, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- IInformation / order
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.
Mar 9, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 19, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jan 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jan 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at all stories at public hall
Jan 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at all stories at public hall
Jan 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 25, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Dec 7, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles and garbage at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 12, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing ballusters at 2nd story at public hall stairs
Mar 12, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing ballusters at 2nd to 3rd story public hall stairs
Mar 12, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose bannister at 2nd story at public hall stairs
Mar 12, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 12; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at south, the 3rd room from east at south, the 1st room from east at south, the 1st room from east at center located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing wood balusters ( total of 5) at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 18, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing wood balusters ( total of two ) at public hall stairs, 1st story
Feb 18, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Mar 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 7
- Hazardous
Failure to comply with stop work order. noted: at time of inspection closed job site. a stop work order and ecb violation #34475766y was issued on 6/13/05 for failure to provide protection at sides of excavatio
Jul 8, 2005 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations- defective fence. noted: at time of inspection closed job site.construction like fence at buffalo ave and herkimer street. bulging,
Jun 17, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation noted: active jobsite men working. at time of inspection men working striping foundation forms off walls in a excavated hole approx. 15ft deep by 4 ft wide
Jun 13, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to close side walk before lifting over the sidewalk. active job site at time of inspection men loading trucks with dirt, with backhole, from excavated site in trucks blocking the public sidewalk with no
Jun 13, 2005 · Penalty $1,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure ot provide protection at sides of excavation no sheeting shoring or bracing noted at time of inspection open active job site an approx 8'-0 deep excavation hole no protection applied to its sides at cen
May 24, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by constructed operations defective fence noted at time of inspection open/active excavation site no constr like soild fence installed along east side of side a
May 24, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect noted 1-various debris being kept at parking lot for commercial vehicles debris includes but not limited to wood vehicle parts metal drums & other debris remedy:remove debris
Aug 12, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 11, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 11, 2020 · Apt 1
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
May 11, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 11, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 11, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 11, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 2005
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 5,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1703 / 37
- Assessed value
- $142,260
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #379621, last renewed Aug 31, 2016.
Questions about 18 Buffalo Avenue
Who owns 18 Buffalo Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kraus, Moshe.
Does 18 Buffalo Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 18 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 18 Buffalo Avenue built?
City records list 2005 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 18 Buffalo Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.