17 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

This two-family, two-story residential building at 17 Powers Street in Williamsburg, owned by Celia Puma, was constructed in 1930 and currently contains 4 units. The property experienced significant maintenance issues in January 2023, with multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints being filed, primarily relating to plumbing problems, unsanitary conditions, and building maintenance concerns.

Notable issues included multiple reports of toilet problems, pest infestations, mold, and door/window concerns, though many of these complaints were closed without inspection due to lack of building access. Some issues, like lighting and window frame concerns, were inspected with no violations found. The building's history reveals a cluster of violations from 2009 that affected the 2nd floor east apartment (2FL), primarily regarding bathroom maintenance and safety systems.

These included problems with the toilet flushing apparatus, broken ceramic tiles, and issues with smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector installations. However, building management appears to have addressed these older violations, as evidenced by certification dates in November 2023 indicating their remedial completion. The property has undergone no recorded major renovations or changes since 2009, and while the recent January 2023 complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, many of these were closed without official verification of the reported conditions.