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259 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

8
DOB Complaints
34
311 Housing Calls
74
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

58
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 58% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 259 Powers Street

The 3-story, 9-unit tenement building at 259 Powers Street in East Williamsburg was built in 1920 and is currently owned by Charles Schwartz. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most recent cluster of complaints in early 2025 including problems with windows, flooring, electrical outlets, and walls, with violations issued for wall paint/plaster and unsanitary mold conditions.

A notable set of violations occurred in 2023, particularly in Apartment 3L, which included issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, bathroom mold, and excessive hot water temperatures. The building has documented rodent activity in 2022-2023, with multiple baiting treatments applied. Two emergency violations for unsanitary mold conditions and one for window frame issues were filed in 2025, while 2024 inspections revealed problems with wall paint/plaster and flooring.

The building also faced several structural and safety concerns, including an illegal cellar conversion issue in 2019 involving unauthorized bathroom installations and area partitioning, though subsequent inspections were unable to confirm the violations. Other historical issues include multiple failures to comply with inspection requirements, particularly regarding boiler inspections, and questions about egress safety that led to partial vacate orders in 2019. However, there have been consistent reports showing no bedbug infestations in recent years, with the most recent filing periods indicating zero affected units.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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259 Powers Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 20% of buildings in East Williamsburg.

Building Characteristics

Total units 9
Year built 1920
Total area 4125 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
74
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
34
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
12
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 259 Powers St, New York, NY 11211
  • 259 1/2 Powers St, New York, NY 11211
  • 259 Powers St, New York, NY 11211
  • 259 1/2 Powers St, New York, NY 11211

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259 Powers Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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259 Powers Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 259 Powers Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-01-152025-02-17Electric-Outlet/switchNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-152025-02-17Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-152025-02-17Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-152025-02-17Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-152025-02-17Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 259 Powers Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-16ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2023-04-01ACloseNoneNone§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-04-26T00:00:00.000Z
2023-04-01BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY2023-04-26T00:00:00.000Z
2023-04-01BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WIRE GLASS PANE AT SKYLIGHT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY2023-04-26T00:00:00.000Z
2023-01-30ACloseNone3L§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING, NORTH, EAST, AND WEST WALLS (APPROX. 5 SQ. FT.) IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 259 Powers Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-15 12:21FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2025-01-15 12:21ELECTRICOUTLET/SWITCHClosedHPD
2025-01-15 12:21DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-01-15 12:21PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-01-15 12:21UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 259 Powers Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38883672023-01-04CLOSEDFailure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)2023-01-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-01-05)
38797822022-10-28CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2023-02-02Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-02-02)
38604882022-06-23CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2022-06-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-06-23)
38330772022-02-24CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2022-03-31Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2022-03-31)
38172432021-10-10CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2022-11-01Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-11-01)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 259 Powers Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2020-02-05V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2020-12-25
2020-02-05V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2020-12-25
2020-02-05V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2020-12-25
2019-11-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 259 Powers Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 259 Powers Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-170002022-11-012023-10-31
2024-01-160002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-180002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 259 Powers Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-05-12BAITBait applied
2023-04-21BAITBait applied
2023-04-11ComplianceRat Activity
2023-03-16InitialRat Activity
2023-01-23InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 259 Powers Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 259 Powers Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 259 Powers Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-02-2435641477PSUNSHINE CONSTR US INC.PERMIT HOLDER FAIL TO PROVIDE ACCESS &/OR EXPOSE WORK ON ACTIVE SITE. AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF ALTERATION 2 OF 2 STY EXISTING BLDG. I OBSERVED A DEBRIS TRUCK PARKING IN FRONT OF THE SITE & A WORKER IS MOVINGRESOLVE1250.00.0
2020-10-2335520260NGOLDEN POWERS LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35433381Y ISSUED ON 11/15/19 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A CERT OF CRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-10-2335520261PGOLDEN POWERS LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35433382X ISSUED ON 11/15/19 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A CERT OF CRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-10-2335520262RGOLDEN POWERS LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35433380M ISSUED ON 11/15/19 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FOR WORK W/O PERMIT. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDERRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-03-2335518889HGOLDEN POWERS LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#035433380M ISSUED ON 11-15-9=19ND TO FILE A CERTIFICAE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT ATRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 259 Powers Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 259 Powers Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 259 Powers Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 259 Powers Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 259 Powers Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 259 Powers Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 259 Powers Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 259 Powers Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 259 Powers Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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