53 Buffalo Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01712-0001Map
Owner of record: Wfm Realty LLC
53 Buffalo Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wfm Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 129 housing violations here, most recently on June 16, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 129
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 81
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 · 129
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south and north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective withfire retardant plaster at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective unkeyed fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 10, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 10, 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 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electric outlets light switches and fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3 , 3rd story
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door to building , 1st story
Jun 27, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , all stories, at public hall
Jun 4, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures . in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq. ft. at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16955374 issued 07-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 7, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door
May 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq. ft. at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 4, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 4, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures for lights and electrical outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west wall and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 17
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
Show 7 more ↓
- 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 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records.partitonserected creating an illegal rooming unit at cellar(at east)vacate warranted oneway in sameway out rooming unit in direct vacinity of buildin
Nov 9, 2019 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Unregistered boiler. provide permit.
Apr 1, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Work with our permit, obtain permit
Apr 1, 2019
Resolve - Hazardous
Emergence switch out side boiler room door.
Feb 26, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alteration number 13/28/88. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Mar 14, 1991 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 3, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 43
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 43
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 43
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 43
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 3, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1712 / 1
- Assessed value
- $71,220
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820175, last renewed Nov 20, 2025.
Questions about 53 Buffalo Avenue
Who owns 53 Buffalo Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wfm Realty LLC.
Does 53 Buffalo Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 129 housing violations at this property.
Is 53 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 53 Buffalo Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 53 Buffalo Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.