313 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 5-story building at 313 Powell Street in Brownsville, owned by 313 Powell Holdings LLC, has a documented history of recurring heating and hot water issues, particularly evident in the period from late 2020 through 2021, with multiple emergency complaints recorded with HPD. Most recently, similar heating problems have persisted into 2024, with complaints filed in July and February 2024, though these were recorded as closed. The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, including a Class C violation issued in July 2024 for a self-closing door issue in apartment 217, and another Class C violation for locked access to the building's heating system in the cellar/boiler room.

Historical data reveals significant safety concerns during construction in 2019-2020, with violations related to inadequate guardrails, broken egress steps, and unsafe site conditions, though these were resolved. The bedbug reporting for the building shows no infestations or re-infested units from 2020 through 2025, and while there have been instances of rat activity noted in compliance inspections, the most recent February 2025 inspection passed. The building has undergone various maintenance and improvement work as evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2019-2020, including plumbing and electrical work.

Elevation inspection records indicate a failure to file the required 2017 inspection/test, though this violation was later dismissed. The property's heating system appears to be a recurring issue, with multiple violations for inadequate hot water supply documented in 2021 and 2024, affecting various apartments including 107, 201, 217, and 318. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention is required to address basic infrastructure systems, particularly regarding heating and hot water services, though there have been no documented instances of bedbug or other pest infestations in recent years.