147 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

147 Powers Street is a 3-story, 3-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Sheela Vaz. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, most notably regarding heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between August and December 2018, and January 2019, affecting both entire building and individual apartments. While some of these complaints resulted in violations, they were generally resolved promptly, and recent records show no current heat/hot water issues as of 2024.

The building has also undergone various construction activities, with permit-related complaints and violations between 2018 and 2021, including a 2021 stop-work order that was eventually rescinded in December 2024. More recent concerns have included a rodent-related complaint in June 2023, though the property passed inspection with only minor violations noted, and there were violations in 2023 and 2024 related to bedbug reporting, which have since been resolved showing no infestation cases. The building's history shows a generally responsive management approach to reported issues, with violations being addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements for the periods from 2021 through 2025, consistently recording zero infested units. The most recent complaints and violations suggest improved management response to maintenance issues, with only one minor rodent-related inspection finding in 2023. The building's permit history shows active management with various construction-related permits being processed and addressed over the years, though there were some instances of unauthorized work that prompted complaints. Records indicate that most historical violations, including those regarding electrical work and construction safety, have been resolved, with no current open violations as of 2024.