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261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

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DOB Complaints
21
311 Housing Calls
33
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

89
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 89% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 261 Buffalo Avenue

The 4-story, 36-unit building at 261 Buffalo Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by David Kramer, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues since late 2024 through mid-2025. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water outages in early 2025 (January-February), though these were reportedly resolved before HPD inspections.

The building currently has active violations related to the exterior low pressure inspection filings for 2019-2023, and several units have pending violations from 2024-2025, including water leak and ceiling repair issues in Apartment 2I (open violations from December 2024), and unaddressed sanitation concerns in Apartment 1E (October 2024). There were also multiple emergency plumbing complaints in July 2024 regarding water supply and toilet issues. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of water-related problems, with multiple complaints about plumbing issues, water leaks, and ceiling problems in different units.

Security concerns were previously noted in 2024 with violations regarding defective locking devices at both the building and vestibule doors. However, there has been good news regarding pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past four years (2020-2025), and the building passed its most recent rodent inspection in December 2022. The property's NYCHA bedbug reporting shows consistent zero infestation counts for 2019-2025, and despite numerous maintenance issues, the building achieved a passing rating in the 2022 rodent inspection.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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261 Buffalo Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Crown Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 36
Year built 1922
Total area 44000 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
33
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
21
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
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Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 261 Buffalo Ave, New York, NY 11213
  • 1590 St Johns Pl, New York, NY 11213

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261 Buffalo Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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261 Buffalo Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 261 Buffalo Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-062025-06-17Flooring/stairs-FloorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-022025-02-05Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-142025-01-17Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-082025-01-11Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-262024-12-31Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 261 Buffalo Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-30AOpenNone2I§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2I, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-30AOpenNone2I§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2I, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-10-15BOpenNone1E§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE UNSANITARY CONDITIONS AT FLOOR AND ALL WALL THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-09-11COpenNone3E§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 3, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-07-17CCloseNone2F§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 261 Buffalo Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-06 09:32FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2025-02-02 14:34HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-14 20:32HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-08 15:07HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-26 14:10PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 261 Buffalo Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-06-06CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2025-06-08Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-06-08)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 261 Buffalo Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 261 Buffalo Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 261 Buffalo Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2023-12-200002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-100002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-06-010002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-200002019-11-012020-10-31
2019-02-131102017-11-012018-11-30
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 261 Buffalo Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2022-12-16InitialPassed
2017-05-04CompliancePassed
2017-03-21InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 261 Buffalo Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 261 Buffalo Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 261 Buffalo Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 261 Buffalo Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 261 Buffalo Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 261 Buffalo Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 261 Buffalo Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 261 Buffalo Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 261 Buffalo Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 261 Buffalo Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 261 Buffalo Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 261 Buffalo Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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