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281 Powell Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03763-0117Map

Owner of record: Dick, Melvina

281 Powell Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2006 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Dick, Melvina. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on June 13, 2025. 11 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
6

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jun 13, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 36

  • A

    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.

    Jun 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also and chain door guard... located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 story

    Oct 26, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Oct 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock , gate at front of building

    Oct 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet covers at west wall and south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer system at apt entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Mar 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets or secure faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector 2nd missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
2006
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,019 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
42
Block / lot
3763 / 117
Assessed value
$67,260
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #380686, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.

Questions about 281 Powell Street

Who owns 281 Powell Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dick, Melvina.

Does 281 Powell Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 281 Powell Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 281 Powell Street built?

City records list 2006 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 281 Powell Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.