698 Halsey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01668-0006Map
Owner of record: Watson, Christopher Michael
698 Halsey Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Watson, Christopher Michael. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 13
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 · 17
- 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 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 11, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 11, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 11, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 11, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing air blow vent registers at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at breaker panel in the private hallway located at apt 2 upper level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing breaker panel cover in the private hallway located at apt 2 upper level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lght fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story
Jun 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 27-2032, 2034 adnim. code: discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system ...in closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story
Jun 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the throughout cellar.
Oct 19, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling throughout cellar.
Oct 19, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving . through out cellar floor.
Oct 19, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom second story apartment 2.
Oct 19, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Electrical work w/o permit. observed at 2:30pm outlets fixtures switches ac outlets installed on 3rd fl. appl #b385950 does not cover work on 3rd fl. remedy: obtain permit.
Nov 15, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o permit. observed at 3:10pm fixtures outlets switches panels and boiler wiring installed throughout bldg. application b382104 does not cover branch circuit wiring in apts.rmdy: obtain permit.
Jul 28, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 5FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 5FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,376 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1668 / 6
- Assessed value
- $116,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #825555, last renewed Dec 30, 2024.
Questions about 698 Halsey Street
Who owns 698 Halsey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Watson, Christopher Michael.
Does 698 Halsey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 698 Halsey 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 698 Halsey Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 698 Halsey Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.