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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

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 · 37

  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 16, 2024

    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 22, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 30, 2023

    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 14, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Mar 9, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 19, 2021

    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.

    Apr 19, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at all stories at public hall

    Jan 4, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at all stories at public hall

    Jan 4, 2021

    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 4, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 25, 2018

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 7, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles and garbage at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 12, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing ballusters at 2nd story at public hall stairs

    Mar 12, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing ballusters at 2nd to 3rd story public hall stairs

    Mar 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose bannister at 2nd story at public hall stairs

    Mar 12, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing wood balusters ( total of 5) at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Feb 18, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing wood balusters ( total of two ) at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Feb 18, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.