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33 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn — Grade F | OpenStoop

33 BUFFALO AVENUE, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: F (1/100)

Year Built: 1930 · Units: 6

33 Buffalo Avenue

Brooklyn 11233

Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

33 Buffalo Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn with 6 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 35 open Class C hazardous violations and Class C violations that have not been corrected among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 1,499 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11233)

6,942 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 11233

Bottom tier

Avg score: 85

WorstBest in 11233

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Habitability Pattern

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Severe Heat/Hot Water Crisis

10+ heat or hot water complaints filed in the past year. Tenants are likely experiencing ongoing outages.

Unresolved Critical Violation

The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.

HPD Legal Action

The city's Housing Preservation department has taken legal action against this building's owner.

Rat Activity

This building has repeated rodent inspection failures (3+ in 5 years), indicating a persistent pest problem.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Litigation Floor Moderate

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

0Critical

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

100Excellent

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

0Critical

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

83Good

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

33Poor

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

33Poor

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↑ Worsening

Total: 323 violations · Peak: 47 in 2019

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

1095

Violations

323

Financial

Inspections

Legal

Compliance

Permits

Total: 1499 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

308

Housing Violations→

(95 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

11.2x neighborhood avg

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

20.6x neighborhood avg

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

Near average

143

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

7.0x neighborhood avg

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1930

Built 96 years ago

↓Getting worse — 49 violations this year vs 18 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Aug 3, 2015

Mortgage — $563,400

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000266126

Aug 3, 2015

Deed Transfer — $626,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000266125

Jan 11, 2013

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000013880

Dec 28, 2012

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000506795

Dec 28, 2012

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000506794

Aug 20, 2012

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000329363

Aug 29, 2006

Mortgage — $135,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000489857

Aug 29, 2006

Mortgage — $346,500

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000489856

Nov 22, 2005

Deed Transfer — $430,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000649309

Apr 21, 2005

Mortgage — $350,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000232034

Apr 15, 2005

Deed Transfer — $288,164.75

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000217490

May 9, 2002

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Oct 2, 2000

Deed Transfer

Recorded

May 28, 1986

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Agreement

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

Apr 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Mar 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Feb 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Aug 17, 2020

Tax Lien

Cycle: 10 Days Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Jul 30, 2020

Tax Lien

Cycle: 30 Days Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Mar 10, 2020

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Days Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Feb 12, 2020

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Days Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Apr 17, 2019

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Jan 15, 2026

Heat and Hot Water — 33 BUFFALO AVE CORP,CHAIM GOLDBERGER

PENDING

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 15, 2026

Nov 1, 2023

Tenant Action — 33 B'OMER LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 1, 2023

Jul 22, 2019

Comp Supplemental Cases — 33 B'OMER LLC,33 BUFFALO AVE CORP,CHAIM GOLDBERGER,ISAAC TEITELBAUM

CLOSED

Case Type: Comp Supplemental Cases

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 22, 2019

Jun 26, 2018

Comp Supplemental Cases — 33 B'OMER LLC,33 BUFFALO AVE CORP,ISAAC TEITELBAUM

CLOSED

Case Type: Comp Supplemental Cases

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 26, 2018

Jun 7, 2017

Tenant Action/Harrassment — MORDECHAI WALTER,MR GOLDBERGER

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 7, 2017

Feb 6, 2017

Comprehensive — 33 B'OMER LLC,33 BUFFALO AVE CORP,ISAAC TEITELBAUM (Judgment entered)

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: YES

Case Opened: Feb 6, 2017

Dec 14, 2015

Heat and Hot Water — 33 BUFFALO AVENUE CORP.,ISSAC TEITELBAUM

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 14, 2015

Jan 20, 2012

Heat and Hot Water — BUFFALO (2005) HOLDING LLC,IZZY SERUYA

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 20, 2012

Aug 27, 2008

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — ABRAHM SERVYA,BUFFALO (2005) HOLDING LLC,IZZY SERUYA

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 27, 2008

May 30, 2006

Comprehensive — ABRAHAM SERUYA,BUFFALO (2005) HOLDING LLC,ISRAEL SERUYA

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 30, 2006

Feb 10, 2006

Heat and Hot Water — BUFFALO (2005) HOLDING LLC,UZI EVRON

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 10, 2006

Feb 16, 2005

Heat and Hot Water — CHRISTINA TAIWO

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 16, 2005

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (10)

Complaint

Apr 22, 2026• 18 days ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1L)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1L

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 21, 2026

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Apr 22, 2026• 18 days ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 22, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following condit

311 Complaint

Apr 22, 2026• 19 days ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development conducted or attempted to conduct an inspection. More information about inspection results can be found through HPD's website at www.nyc.gov/hpd

Closed Date: Apr 22, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Housing Violation

Apr 22, 2026• 19 days ago

OPEN

Class C (Immediately Hazardous): § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class: C

Apartment: 1L

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Rent Impairing: Yes

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Apr 23, 2026

Cure By Date: Apr 23, 2026

Status Date: Apr 23, 2026

Housing Violation

Apr 22, 2026• 19 days ago

OPEN

Class C (Immediately Hazardous): § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class: C

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Apr 23, 2026

Cure By Date: Apr 29, 2026

Status Date: Apr 23, 2026

311 Complaint

Apr 21, 2026• 20 days ago

OPEN

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t

Closed Date: Apr 22, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Apr 6, 2026• 1 month ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 3R)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3R

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 5, 2026

Resolution: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated wi

Complaint

Apr 6, 2026• 1 month ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 6, 2026

311 Complaint

Apr 6, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Closed Date: Apr 6, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 5, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection

Closed Date: Apr 6, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Medium Priority (2)

Complaint

Apr 27, 2026• 13 days ago

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 2, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Apr 27, 2026• 13 days ago

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 2, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

33 B'OMER LLC

Year Built: 1,930

Building Class: C2

Gross Area: 3,600 sqft

Units: 6

Stories: 3

Zoning: R6B

Assessed Value: $441,900

Market Value: $982,000

Other Events (7)

Housing Violation

May 1, 2026• 10 days ago

Class A / I: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

Class: A

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 1, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 4, 2026

Status Date: May 1, 2026

Complaint

Apr 30, 2026• 10 days ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 30, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

311 Complaint

Apr 30, 2026• 11 days ago

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed

Closed Date: Apr 30, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Apr 27, 2026• 13 days ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1L)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1L

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 25, 2026

Complaint

Apr 27, 2026• 13 days ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 27, 2026

311 Complaint

Apr 27, 2026• 14 days ago

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Closed Date: Apr 27, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 25, 2026• 15 days ago

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Closed Date: Apr 27, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Property Details

Year Built

1930

Total Units

Residential Units

Building Class

Location

BBL

3017120011

Zipcode

11233

Location

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33 BUFFALO AVENUE, Brooklyn — Grade F

33 Buffalo Avenue

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