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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 36
- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock , gate at front of building
Oct 26, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.