183 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

183 Buffalo Avenue is a four-story, 22-unit residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Mendy Brunner. The building has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent months, most notably a power outage in June 2025 that resulted in violations. Multiple health-related complaints have been filed and inspected in 2025, including unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests, with violations issued.

The building's history shows recurring problems with moisture and mold, particularly evident in Apartment 3E, where multiple violations were documented in 2023 and 2024 relating to wall surfaces, water damage, and mold conditions. Other maintenance issues have included electrical problems, window repairs, and various infrastructure concerns. The property has shown inconsistent rodent control results, with inspections in 2018-2020 showing both passes and failures.

The building's violation history reveals a pattern of building maintenance issues, including a 2024 violation regarding a broken entrance lock and several 2023 violations related to interior maintenance, such as broken locks at mailboxes and damaged walls. Previous years (2018-2020) showed various code violations involving electrical systems, plumbing, and fire safety, with some violations resulting in penalties, though most have been resolved. The Department of Buildings and Housing Preservation and Development records indicate an ongoing need for building maintenance and code compliance attention. While there have been no bedbug infestations reported in recent years (as per annual filings), and the most recent rodent inspections show generally passing results, the building's recent issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that may impact resident comfort and building safety.