Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.
Moderate Confidence
This building is in excellent condition — well-maintained and fully compliant
No red flags found. Standard due diligence recommended.
20 Powers Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn with 2 residential units. It carries a Grade A health score — one of the cleaner records in its peer group, with no open violations or active complaints. Active permit activity suggests ongoing maintenance investment. Our analysis reviewed 43 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.
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vs Neighborhood (11211)
4,455 buildings in this zip code
78th
Better than 78% of buildings in 11211
Above average
Avg score: 87
WorstBest in 11211
Clean record
No open violations, no complaints, no liens — this building is well-maintained and fully compliant.
Score Breakdown
Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold
No issues
Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations
No issues
Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building
No issues
Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building
No issues
Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges
No issues
Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner
No issues
Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records
Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.
Nov 20, 2013
ZONE
Recorded
CRFN: 2013000478859
Apr 30, 2013
Agreement — $740,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2013000170750
Mar 1, 2013
Assignment
Recorded
CRFN: 2013000086724
Feb 14, 2011
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2011000053645
Jan 25, 2011
PAT
Recorded
CRFN: 2011000030201
Aug 14, 2006
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2006000458361
Aug 8, 2006
Mortgage — $650,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2006000446456
Aug 8, 2006
PAT
Recorded
CRFN: 2006000446454
Aug 8, 2006
Mortgage — $92,500
Recorded
CRFN: 2006000446457
Aug 8, 2006
Deed Transfer — $825,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2006000446455
Jul 14, 2005
Mortgage — $58,500
Recorded
CRFN: 2005000394370
Mar 1, 1999
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
Oct 22, 1997
Mortgage — $100,000
Recorded
Sep 9, 1993
Deed Transfer
Recorded
No tax liens found for this property.
No litigation records found for this property.
Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.
Medium Priority (2)
Inspection
Aug 24, 2015• 10 years ago
Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
Compliance (Job PC7031929)
Type: Compliance
Result: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
Job: PC7031929
Approved: Aug 25, 2015
Inspection
Jul 21, 2015• 10 years ago
Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
Initial (Job PC7031929)
Type: Initial
Result: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
Job: PC7031929
Approved: Jul 22, 2015
Low Priority (2)
Housing Violation
Nov 28, 2023• 2 years ago
DISMISSED
Class A / I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION
Class: I·Status: VIOLATION DISMISSED·Status Date: Jan 22, 2024
Inspection
Sep 23, 2015• 10 years ago
Monitoring visit
Treatments (Job PC7031929)
Type: Treatments
Result: Monitoring visit
Job: PC7031929
Approved: Sep 24, 2015
Informational (15)
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2027• Today
Assessed
BRADFORD, HANNAH
Year Built: 1,910
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 1,276 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6B
Assessed Value: $95,280
Market Value: $1,588,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago
Assessed
BRADFORD, HANNAH
Year Built: 1,910
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 1,276 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6B
Assessed Value: $90,180
Market Value: $1,503,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago
Assessed
BRADFORD, HANNAH
Year Built: 1,910
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 1,276 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6B
Assessed Value: $90,180
Market Value: $1,503,000
Registration
Jun 30, 2025• 10 months ago
Registered
HPD registration filed
Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026·Last Registration: Jun 30, 2025
Rent Stabilized
Jun 30, 2025• 10 months ago
Expires 2018-09-01
Rent stabilization registration
Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago
Assessed
BRADFORD, HANNAH
Year Built: 1,910
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 1,276 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6B
Assessed Value: $89,400
Market Value: $1,490,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago
Assessed
BRADFORD, HANNAH
Year Built: 1,910
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 1,276 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6B
Assessed Value: $89,400
Market Value: $1,490,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago
Assessed
BRADFORD, HANNAH
Year Built: 1,910
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 1,276 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6B
Assessed Value: $96,000
Market Value: $1,600,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago
Assessed
BRADFORD, HANNAH
Year Built: 1,910
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 1,276 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6B
Assessed Value: $96,000
Market Value: $1,600,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2023• 3 years ago
Assessed
"TWENTY POWERS STREET, LLC "
Year Built: 1,910
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 1,276 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6B
Assessed Value: $82,260
Market Value: $1,371,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2023• 3 years ago
Assessed
TWENTY POWERS STREET, LLC
Year Built: 1,910
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 1,276 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6B
Assessed Value: $82,260
Market Value: $1,371,000
Property Sale
Nov 20, 2013• 12 years ago
Recorded
ZONE
CRFN: 2013000478859
Permit
Sep 20, 2013• 12 years ago
P
Major Alteration
Job Type: A1
Job Description: 2301336
Permit Status: P
Filing Date: 09/20/2013
Building Type: 1-2-3 FAMILY
Existing Stories: 2
Proposed Stories: 2
Permit
Sep 20, 2013• 12 years ago
P
Major Alteration
Job Type: A1
Job Description: 2301336
Permit Status: P
Filing Date: 09/20/2013
Building Type: 1-2-3 FAMILY
Existing Stories: 2
Proposed Stories: 2
Permit
Sep 20, 2013• 12 years ago
P
Major Alteration
Job Type: A1
Job Description: 2301336
Permit Status: P
Filing Date: 09/20/2013
Building Type: 1-2-3 FAMILY
Existing Stories: 2
Proposed Stories: 2
Other Events (1)
hpd bedbug
Dec 13, 2021• 4 years ago
Filed
Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported
Filing Period Start: Nov 1, 2020·Filing Period End: Oct 31, 2021
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