21 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

21 Powers Street, a 4-story, 14-unit residential building completed in 2019 in Williamsburg, has experienced several notable issues throughout its history. Most concerning are the recurring Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with violations documented in 2021, 2022, and most recently in March 2023, though subsequent reports from December 2024 show no infested units.

The building's construction phase in 2018-2019 was marked by multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints and violations, including safety concerns about inadequate guard rails and site conditions endangering workers, though inspections typically found no violations at the time. Two significant ECB violations were issued in March and June 2019 regarding the failure to have a designated construction superintendent present, each carrying a $10,000 penalty. The building's rodent inspection history shows initial rat activity in March and April 2018, followed by a passed inspection in July 2018.

Since opening, 21 Powers Street has maintained relatively good compliance, with consistent bedbug reporting showing no infestations in recent years. The building has had no major documented violations or complaints since 2019, with all previous violations having been closed or resolved. The property underwent standard permit processes during construction, including permits for new building work and equipment installation, all of which were properly issued and recorded.