53 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

53 Buffalo Avenue is a 3-story, 2-family residence built in 1901 located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, currently owned by Moaath Alsayedi. The building has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns centered around heat and hot water systems.

Between October 2024 and January 2025, there were three documented heat/hot water complaints, with one resulting in violations due to inadequate heat and hot water supply in the 3rd floor apartment. The building has also faced multiple electrical issues, with four separate electricity-related complaints between June and July 2024, including instances of power outages and inadequate lighting, though inspections did not always result in violations being issued. The property has an active rodent infestation issue, as evidenced by multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2018 and 2025, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 resulting in a failed rating for "Other Reasons." There are several open violations from 2024 related to apartment 3, including issues with pests (roaches and mice), inadequate heat, and water supply problems.

The building's infrastructure maintenance has been problematic, with complaints about plumbing and water supply issues in 2024, as well as historical concerns about an illegally converted space in the cellar, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. Additional violations date back to 2019, including issues with the boiler system and illegal occupancy concerns, with penalties totaling $12,625 still outstanding. The property has undergone multiple heat/hot water, electrical, and plumbing complaints, along with rodent inspections showing varying levels of infestation between 2018 and 2025, indicating persistent maintenance challenges requiring attention.