# 237 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

BBL 3013810011 · Block 1381 · Lot 11 · BIN 3036908  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/237-buffalo-avenue-3013810011  
Last updated: 2026-11-06 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

237 Buffalo Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11213; tax lot BBL 3013810011) is a 6-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C2: walk-up apartments, five or six families), built around 2023, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as 565 CHRISTOPHER AVE LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated November 3, 2021 lists a price of $550,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $765,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, one open HPD violation and 22 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were four 311 requests in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “237 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 (BBL 3013810011)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/237-buffalo-avenue-3013810011. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Crown Heights (North): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/crown-heights-north

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/crown-heights-north/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/crown-heights-north/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/crown-heights-north/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/crown-heights-north/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/crown-heights-north/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 1 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 22 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 565 CHRISTOPHER AVE LLC
- Building class: C2 – Walk-up apartments, five or six families
- Year built: 2023
- Floors: 4
- Units: 6 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 4,584 sq ft
- Zoning: R6, C2-3
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $765,000, assessed value $344,250, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2021-11-03 from RE INVESTORS 126 LLC to 565 CHRISTOPHER AVE LLC, stated price $550,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2017-05-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2017-05-24 from NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST to RE INVESTORS 126 LLC, stated price $330,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2017-05-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2017-05-15 from JACKSON, AS REFEREE, RANDOLPH to NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST, stated price $124,734.58. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2011-01-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2011-01-20 from MEOOHAD HETHAVERUT INC. to 7173 LOTT CORP., stated price $6,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2007-05-15 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2007-05-15 from BROWNVILLE SELF HELP INC.; BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY SELF HELP, INC. to 7173 LOTT CORP., stated price $200,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-07-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-07-20 from BROWNVILLE SELF HELP INC. to MEOOHAD HETHAVERUT INC., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-10-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-10-08 from CITY OF NEW YORK to BROWNVILLE SELF HELP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-09-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-09-16 from FINANCE ADMIN OF THE CITY OF NY; ; IVAN E. IRIZARRY to THE CITY OF NEW YORK; , no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2318 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-28 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320233314 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. EMERGENCY REPAIR - INCLUDING REPLACING ROOF, REPAIRING MASONRY & CRACKS THROUGHOUT BUILDING, REPAIRING WINDOWS AND DOORS,REMOVE ALL STRUCTURAL INSTABILITIES TO CREATE STRUCTURALLY SOUND BUILDING … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-10-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320232002 (DM – Demolition): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. DEMOLITION OF A STORY FRAME BUILDING (NYC HPD) | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2023-03-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00609026-I1: Sprinklers — INSTALLATION OF SPRINKELR SYSTEM THROUGH-OUT BUILDING. FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW BUILDING APPLICATION # 321713507.. Issued 2023-03-10, expires 2023-12-06. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-10-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321713507: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2022-10-05, expires 2023-10-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2022-09-22 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00143278-I1: Construction Fence — Temporary plywood construction fence 8'-0 high. Issued 2022-09-22, expires 2023-08-07. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-09-22 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321713507: New building. Issued 2022-09-22, expires 2023-09-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2022-03-30 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00704368-I1: Sidewalk Shed — PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILD…. Issued 2022-03-30, expires 2023-03-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-01-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00143278-I1: Construction Fence — Temporary plywood construction fence 8'-0 high. Issued 2022-01-03, expires 2022-09-11. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-12-14 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321713507: New building. Issued 2021-12-14, expires 2022-10-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-05-08 | n/a (RE-ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321713507: New building. Issued 2019-05-08, expires 2019-08-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-05-06 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00143278-I1: Construction Fence — Temporary plywood construction fence 8'-0 high. Issued 2019-05-06, expires 2020-05-06. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2016-04-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321354878: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2016-04-01, expires 2017-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-11-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321154291: Demolition. Issued 2015-11-19, expires 2016-11-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-11-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321154291: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-11-19, expires 2016-11-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-01-13 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320232002: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2011-01-13, expires 2012-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-01-13 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320232002: Demolition. Issued 2011-01-13, expires 2012-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-11-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320233314: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2010-11-17, expires 2011-10-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-10-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320232002: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2010-10-27, expires 2011-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-10-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320232002: Demolition. Issued 2010-10-27, expires 2011-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (UB-UNSAFE BUILDINGS NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-05-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: RESIDENCE ALTERED CONTRARY TO C OF O OR OTHER DOC. Unpaid balance $2,500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-09-13 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE-EXPIRED PERMIT. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-08-12 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WORK WHILE ON NOTICE OF A STOP WORK ORDER. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-07-21 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILED TO ENSURE WORKER ATTENDED PRE-SHIFT SAFETY MEETING. Unpaid balance $5,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-07-21 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL 2 OBTAIN TEMP CONST PERMIT PRIOR 2 INSTALL USE TEMP CONST.EQUIP. Unpaid balance $625. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-07-21 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILED TO ENSURE WORKERS RECEIVE SITE SAFETY ORIENTATION OR REFRESHER. Unpaid balance $5,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-12 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $625. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-12 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO INSTITUTE MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT ETC.,- NO GUARD RAILS. Unpaid balance $2,500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-12 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION. Unpaid balance $5,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-12 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $625. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-12 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $2,500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-12 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT FAILED TO PERFORM DUTIES PER CODE. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-12 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $2,500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-12 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION REQUIREMENTS. Unpaid balance $625. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-01-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $6,250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-01-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILED TO COMMUNICATE REQUIRED INFO. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-01-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $6,250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-01-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT FAILED TO PERFORM DUTIES PER CODE. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-01-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $6,250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

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## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | open (OPEN) | HPD complaint (apt 2R): Paint/Plaster – Wall; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Electric – Lighting. The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-08-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2R): Electric – Lighting. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-11-04 | open (Open) | 311 request to HPD: ELECTRIC – LIGHTING. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-11-04 | open (Open) | 311 request to HPD: PAINT/PLASTER – WALL. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-11-04 | open (Open) | 311 request to HPD: FLOORING/STAIRS – FLOOR. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: ELECTRIC – LIGHTING. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as 565 CHRISTOPHER AVE LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2021-11-03 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2021-11-03). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-10-14 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Aviram Chen (565 CHRISTOPHER AVE LLc), business city Jamaica. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-14 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Aviram Chen, business city Jamaica. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-14 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Aviram Chen. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-14 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (565 Christopher Ave LLC), business city Jamaica. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-14 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Aviram Chen, business city Jamaica. | feu5-w2e2 |

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