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249 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

12
DOB Complaints
10
311 Housing Calls
3
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 249 Powers Street

The 5-unit, 3-story old-law tenement building at 249 Powers Street in East Williamsburg, owned by Yoel Zagelbaum, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues between 2022 and 2025, with the most pressing concerns centering around heat/hot water systems and electrical infrastructure. Between 2022 and 2025, there were three separate instances of heat/hot water complaints (in 2022, November 2023, and January 2024), two power outages (one in 2024), and multiple electrical-related service requests. More recently, in early 2025, there were concerns about unsanitary conditions and pests, with multiple reports of rodent sightings in February and March 2025, though these inspections faced access issues for confirmation.

The Department of Buildings has documented persistent rodent activity, with inspections in January 2023, February 2025, and March 2025 confirming this issue. The building's maintenance history also reveals several significant violations and orders related to construction work and tenant safety. In February 2023, multiple violations were issued regarding construction safety, including inadequate tenant protection plans and failure to maintain code-compliant fire stopping, leading to active ECB violations in 2024 with imposed penalties.

These violation cases were connected to work being performed under job number B00766380. Earlier, in 2018, there were violations related to safety equipment and access requirements, including a failure to maintain carbon monoxide detectors and provide direct roof access from the top story public hall. While the building had no reported bedbug infestations in recent years and maintained compliance in pest control inspections through 2025, the ongoing rodent issues and recurrent heating system problems suggest persistent maintenance challenges.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in East Williamsburg.

Building Characteristics

Total units 5
Year built 1920
Total area 3750 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

12
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
3
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
10
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
9
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 247 Powers St, New York, NY 11211
  • 249 Garage Powers St, New York, NY 11211

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249 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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249 Powers Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not 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 249 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
2025-02-192025-06-10Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-122024-06-19Electric-Power OutageImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-222024-01-26Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-092023-11-13Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-01-262023-05-26Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 249 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
2018-08-06BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AND WIRES AT 2ND STORY BALCONY, NORTH STACK AT BUILDING REAR2018-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
2018-07-30BCloseNone2R§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). THAT IS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2018-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
2018-07-30BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE DIRECT ACCESS TO THE ROOF (FLAT ROOF) FROM THE TOP STORY PUBLIC HALL AS PART OF THE PRIMARY MEANS OF EGRESS (PURSUANT TO SECTION 233 OF THE NYS MULTIPLE DWELLING LAW) , 3rd STORY2018-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 249 Powers Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-19 18:18UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-02-17 11:41RodentSigns of RodentsClosedDOHMH
2025-02-17 08:52RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-06-12 15:41ELECTRICPOWER OUTAGEClosedHPD
2024-01-22 16:15HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 249 Powers Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39525352024-03-20CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-03-20Oath Violation Served (2024-03-20)
39525362024-03-20CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-03-20Oath Violation Served (2024-03-20)
39427122024-01-09CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-01-09Oath Violation Served (2024-01-09)
39427112024-01-09CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-01-09Oath Violation Served (2024-01-09)
39018752023-04-20CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2023-04-22No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-04-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 249 Powers Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 908461572024-10-29
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 908461582024-10-29
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 249 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 249 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
2024-12-020002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-060002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-280002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-11-250002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 249 Powers Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-24ComplianceRat Activity
2025-02-18InitialRat Activity
2023-03-22ComplianceRat Activity
2023-01-23InitialRat Activity
2022-08-03InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 249 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 249 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 249 Powers Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-03-2039109352XREAL TRUE CONSTRUCTION INFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION# 35657562X ISSUED ON 02/23/23 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. (FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-03-2039109356NREAL PURE CONSTRUCTION INFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION# 35657573L ISSUED ON 02/23/23 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. (INADEQUATE TPP), COMPLACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-01-0939103097KREAL PURE CONSTRUCTION INUNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS#35657573L ISSUED ON 02/23/23 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01, COMPLY WITH COMMISSRESOLVE0.00.0
2024-01-0939103102XREAL TRUE CONSTRUCTION INUNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS#35657562X ISSUED ON 02/23/23 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01, COMPLY WITH COMMISSRESOLVE0.00.0
2023-02-2335657561YREAL TRUE CONSTRUCTION INFAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED/ACCEPTED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS OF JOB AT TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION,OBSERVED WORK BEING DONEUNDER THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB NUMBER,WORKERS COULD NOT PROVIDE APPROVEDRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 249 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 249 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 249 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 249 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 249 Powers Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 249 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 249 Powers Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 249 Powers Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 249 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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