1 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

1 Powers Street is a 31-unit, 6-story residential building in Williamsburg, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Juan Escobar. The building has experienced recurring plumbing issues, particularly with water supply problems, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations in June 2020, including an immediate emergency situation affecting unit 603. Several additional violations were documented during a June 2020 inspection, including requirements for smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector notices, registration information, and a heating system key holder notification, all of which remain open as of the most recent inspection records.

The Department of Buildings has recorded multiple complaints and violations over the years, including two excessive debris complaints in late 2023 and 2024, though inspections found no violations in these cases. A 2021 violation was resolved, while a 2020 violation remains active as of the latest available data. The building has maintained a good record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in any of the annual reporting periods from 2019 through 2024.

Previous Local Law 188/17 compliance inspections in 2022 showed no violations at the time of inspection. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, the absence of bedbug infestations in recent years and the resolution of many historical violations suggest some level of ongoing maintenance attention. However, the number of open violations related to building safety signage and plumbing issues indicates there are still some outstanding compliance matters.