273 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

273 Buffalo Avenue is a four-story, 54-unit residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by Wolf Sciherman. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past five years, with the most recent being a slow water leak reported in October 2024 that could not be inspected by HPD due to access issues.

The building has faced multiple heating and water-related complaints, particularly notable are two separate incidents in 2019 and 2020 involving loss of heat/hot water throughout the entire building, though these were resolved quickly according to tenant reports. More recent violations in 2023-2024 include maintenance issues in apartment 3H (requiring repairs to smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and gas supply), and significant maintenance work in 2022 in apartment 4L which included addressing pest infestations (mice and roaches), door issues, and bathroom tile problems. The building's history from 2018 to present shows active management of pest control, with no bedbug incidents reported in the past three years (2022-2025), though there was a minor infestation noted in 2018 involving two units.

Rodent inspections in 2017 showed mixed results, with one failed inspection followed by a successful compliance inspection. The property has had various maintenance issues across different units including water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks), paint/plaster problems, and door/window issues, with multiple violations issued requiring correction. While many of these issues have been resolved as indicated by violation certifications, the building has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges that require monitoring.