185A Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

185A Powers Street is a three-story, three-unit residential building located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Built in 1910 and classified as an Old Law Tenement, this property has experienced several notable issues over the past years, particularly concerning pests. The building's rodent problems were particularly severe between 2017 and 2018, with multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspections showing consistent rat activity, though bait was applied during each inspection.

While a rodent-related 311 complaint was filed in June 2019 and closed in August 2019, this appears to be part of an ongoing pattern rather than an isolated incident. The building has maintained an active record of bedbug reporting compliance since 2020, with the most recent reports for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 showing no infested, eradicated, or re-infested units, suggesting effective management of this particular issue. In 2020, there was a complaint about illegal hotel rooms in residential buildings, though access was denied on inspection.

The property owner, Shay Zach, has been responsive to regulatory requirements, as demonstrated by the timely filing of annual bedbug reports and addressing housing maintenance code violations when identified. The most recent violation in March 2023 regarding annual bedbug report filing status is noted as "Close," though no specific resolution is indicated. The building's history suggests a pattern of pest-related challenges, particularly in its earlier years, though recent records indicate improved management practices and compliance with reporting requirements.