# 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

BBL 3029200040 · Block 2920 · Lot 40 · BIN 3326117, 3326118  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/259-powers-street-3029200040  
Last updated: 2026-11-01 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 259 1/2 Powers St

## Summary

259 Powers Street (Brooklyn, NY 11211; tax lot BBL 3029200040) is a 9-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C4: old-law tenement), built around 1920, on a 3,847 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as GOLDEN POWERS LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated August 21, 2003 lists a price of $725,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,308,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, one active ECB violation, one open HPD violation and three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were four 311 requests in the past 12 months and 19 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “259 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (BBL 3029200040)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/259-powers-street-3029200040. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 1 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 3 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: GOLDEN POWERS LLC
- Building class: C4 – Old-law tenement
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 3
- Units: 9 residential / 9 total
- Lot area: 3,847 sq ft · Building area: 4,125 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-01

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,308,000, assessed value $588,600, tax class 2B
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-21 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2003-08-21 from BAUMLAND REALTY INC. to GOLDEN POWERS LLC, stated price $725,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-04-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-04-23 from SONAAL INDUSTRIES INC to BAUMLAND REALTY INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-12-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-12-10 from COSARCA, MARIA; COSARCA, COSTICA to SONAAL INDUSTRIES INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1988-06-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1988-06-22 from CASTORIA, FRANCIS to COSARCA, MARIA; COSARCA, COSTICA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-05-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-05-28 from DVM REALTY CORP to MILLER, VITA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-05-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-05-28 from MILLER, VITA to CASTORIA, FRANCIS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-12-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-12-27 from 259 POWER STREET CP to DVM REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-05-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-05-27 from CASEY, ANNA to 259 POWERS STREET CORP., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 322032750 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ALTERATION TYPE 2 FOR THE INTERIOR RENOVATION OF (1) CELLAR SPACE ACCESSORY TO DWELLING UNIT ABOVE IN AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO CHANGE IN BULK, USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICAT… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-12-30 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300823660 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. OIL FIRED #2 BOILER/BURNER REPL.NO CHANG E IN EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IS INV LVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2021-12-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 322032750: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2021-12-04, expires 2022-12-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-01-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340460389: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2017-01-06, expires 2018-01-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-06-21 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340208322: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-06-21, expires 2017-02-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-01-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340208322: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2016-01-07, expires 2017-01-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-12-11 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340208322: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-12-11, expires 2016-12-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-12-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340208322: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-12-29, expires 2015-12-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-02-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320420521: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-02-01, expires 2012-06-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-11-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320395924: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2011-11-28, expires 2012-06-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-03-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300823660: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 1999-03-26, expires 1999-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-03-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300823660: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 1999-03-26, expires 1999-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-04-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-03-03 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: B265 AS PER CLASS 2 (B265) 28-303.7 FAILURE TO FILE A COMPLETE BOILER INSPECTION REPORT AS PER DOB RECORDS. SUBMIT A CURRENT B09 REPORT.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2023-06-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING, NORTH, EAST, AND WEST WALLS (APPROX. 5 SQ. FT.) IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15691699 ISSUED …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-03-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Police: SPILLAGE FROM A RECEPTACLE 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-16 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Electric – No Lighting. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-01-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Electric – Outlet/Switch; Door/Window – Window Frame. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-12-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Door/Window – Door; Paint/Plaster – Cabinet; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-06-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Water Leak – Slow Leak. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-04-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt B1R): Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-03-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-03-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Water Leak – Slow Leak. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-03-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Water Leak – Slow Leak. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-01-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-09-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1L): Water Leak – Slow Leak. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-07-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1R): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-04-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1L): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-12-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1L): Plumbing – Boiler. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-12-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1L): Appliance – Refrigerator. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 23. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3029200040/complaints

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as GOLDEN POWERS LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2003-08-21 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEEDO, 2003-08-21). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-01 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (GOLDEN POWERS LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-01 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Charles Schwartz, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-01 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Charles Schwartz (GOLDEN POWERS LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-01 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Charles Schwartz. | feu5-w2e2 |

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