225 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 29-unit, 4-story tenement building at 225 Buffalo Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Kenneth Knox, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, with eight documented complaints between November 2024 and January 2025, three of which were building-wide issues. The building faced power outages in November 2024, and January 2025, with one of these complaints marked as an immediate emergency.

In March 2025, there were concerning reports of structural issues, including building shaking/vibrating, though inspections resulted in some complaints having "No Violation Warranted" status, while one Oath Violation was served. The Department of Buildings received complaints regarding debris and potential falling hazards in March 2025, with at least one complaint being referred to NYCHA. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with the most recent report for the 2023-2024 period showing no infested units. The building, constructed in 1920, has faced periodic challenges with its heating and electrical systems, particularly evident in the winter months of late 2024 and early 2025.

The recurring nature of the heat and hot water complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges in these systems, despite some complaints being resolved through confirmation of restored services. The recent structural concerns in March 2025 indicate emerging issues that warrant monitoring, though many of these complaints were not substantiated during inspection. The property's historical issues with heating systems and the recent power outages suggest potential infrastructure concerns that may affect resident comfort. The absence of documented bedbug infestations is a positive aspect of the building's maintenance history.