187 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The two-story, four-unit building at 187 Buffalo Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Donald Mcgeachy and constructed in 1911, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, there were multiple unresolved complaints regarding plumbing, water leaks, window frames, and unsanitary conditions including pests, though HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct necessary inspections. Between February and March 2025, several inspections did result in violations being issued for mold, heavy water flow, and heat/hot water issues.

The building has recurring problems with unsanitary conditions and pests, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations in 2025. There are also three active Bedbug Reporting violations from 2022-2024 related to failure to file annual reports. Historical records show significant boiler-related issues in 2020, including violations for defective equipment and hazardous conditions, though these were resolved with penalties paid.

The building currently has three active Department of Buildings violations from June 2023 for failure to file external low-pressure inspection reports for 2018-2019, and there was a retired violation from 2020 regarding improper gas hot water heater venting. The property has a documented history of pest issues, with multiple unsanitary condition complaints between 2017 and 2025. While a rodent inspection in 2017 passed, the more recent pest complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's various plumbing, water leak, and window issues, combined with persistent pest problems and recent violations, indicate ongoing maintenance concerns that may affect resident quality of life.