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280 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

3
DOB Complaints
22
311 Housing Calls
5
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 280 Powers Street

The 3-story, 6-unit multi-family building at 280 Powers Street in East Williamsburg, owned by Jay Klaus, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most recently, in February 2024, the building had a documented sewage odor problem that prompted a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene intervention.

The property has a recurring pattern of garbage/storage issues, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints in 2024, including a May 2024 inspection that resulted in no violations being found. More concerning were the heat and hot water outages experienced in February 2022, affecting both individual units and the entire building, though these issues were reportedly resolved. In 2023, the building faced structural concerns when a tree fell and impacted the building and chimney, leading to active violations requiring an engineering report to verify structural stability.

This incident occurred in the context of building shaking/vibration complaints and an illegal conversion investigation, though access was not granted for inspections. The property has undergone regular rodent and pest inspections, passing inspections in March 2024 and February 2023, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the most recent two annual reporting periods (2023-2024 and 2024-2025). While many complaints have been closed without violations being issued, the pattern of recurring issues, particularly regarding heat/hot water and garbage storage, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1920
Total area 3750 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class 2 FAMILY HOUSE
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
5
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
22
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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280 Powers Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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280 Powers Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More 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 280 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
2023-05-202025-05-24Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-062024-05-29Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-072024-05-16General-Janitor/superNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-062024-05-16Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-10-052022-10-12Electric-Power OutageImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 280 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
2022-02-13BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS OBSTRUCTING DROP LADDER FROM SAFE LANDING AT BUILDING REAR2022-04-04T00:00:00.000Z
2022-02-13BOpenNoneNone§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 M.D. LAW- ABOVE FRAME BUILDING HAS BEEN CONVERTED FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO A MULTIPLE DWELLING AND IS NOW OCCUPIED AND MAINTAINED AS SUCH CONTRARY TO LAW.RESTORE PREMISES TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCYNone
2019-12-27CCloseNone3R§ 27-2028, 2032 ADMIN.CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FROM AN APPROVED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM OR AN APPROVED SYSTEM OF GAS OR ELECTRICAL HEATING IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION FOR THE DWELLING UNIT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2020-01-10T00:00:00.000Z
2019-12-27CCloseNone3R§ 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2020-01-10T00:00:00.000Z
2018-04-10BCloseNone2L§ 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH2018-04-25T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 280 Powers Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-02-19 13:14Indoor Air QualitySewage OdorClosedDOHMH
2024-02-07 14:14GENERALJANITOR/SUPERClosedHPD
2024-02-07 14:12RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-02-06 20:06UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-02-06 20:01UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 280 Powers Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39209682023-08-01CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2023-08-01Buildings Violation(s) Served (2023-08-01)
39210322023-08-01CLOSEDBuilding Under Structural Monitoring2023-08-01N1 (2023-08-01)
38346362022-03-07CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2023-03-18Aw: No Access – 2nd Attempt (2023-03-20)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 280 Powers Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-08-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEDOWNED TREE IMPACTED BUILDING AND CHIMNEY AT EXPOSURE#3AND#4, WHERE SECTIONS OF CHIMNEY FELL INTO ADJACENT PARK - STRUCTURE RENDERED NON-COMPLIANT.
2023-08-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEREQUESTING AN ENGINEER REPORT TO VERIFY STRUCTURAL STABILITY OF BUILDING&CHIMNEY IMPACTED BY FALLEN TREE AT EXPOSURE#3AND#4.
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 280 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 280 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
2025-06-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-230002023-11-012024-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 280 Powers Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-03-05InitialPassed
2023-02-02InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 280 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 280 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 280 Powers Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 280 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 280 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 280 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 280 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 280 Powers Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 280 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 280 Powers Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 280 Powers Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 280 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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