85 Watkins Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03507-0007Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

85 Watkins Street is a school building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 27
ECB violations: 52
HPD complaints: 2

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 27

Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to priv res elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to priv res elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to priv res elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 52

Class - 3
Reissue#35691939y failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.handicap ramp does not have railings on both sides.rem:comply with code.
May 27, 2026 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 2
Reissue:35691938y failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors.cafeteria and gym has emergency ligths out.rem:comply with code.
May 27, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:first floor corridor six lights,the cafeteria three lights,gymnasium f
Apr 29, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 3
Reissue#35672684j failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted at exit 2 glenmore avenue the handicap ramp does not have railing on both side as per ada requirements.rem:comply with notice of vio
Apr 29, 2025 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 3
Reissue #35672684j. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of my inspection i observed at the exit #2 glenmore avenue side, the handicap ramp does not have railing on both side per ada r
May 17, 2024 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at cafeteria kitchen,10 burner gas stove do not have ansul system.rem:provide fire suppression system.
Apr 12, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35650671n exit door self-closing.noted on 1st floor main entrance,exit door,auditorium exit/entry door and exit 10,exit doors not self-closing.remedy:repair/replace door.
Apr 12, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at cellar gas meter room,gas piping not painted yellow and not marked"gas".remedy:comply with notice of violation.
Apr 12, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at cellar electrical room,illegal storage of misc items including cardboard boxes of lamps,ladders,electrical conduits.remedy:remove illegal storage f
Apr 12, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue#35650673r failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at exit#2 glenmore ave side,handicap ramp does not have railing on both side per ada requirements.remedy:comply with notice of viola
Apr 12, 2023 · Penalty $500
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Class - 2
Reissue#35650672p failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.noted defective emergency exit lighting at auditorium,gym,
Apr 12, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc1008.1.8;27-371(j)noted kickdown door holders are attached to the following doors:main entrance exit door,class
Apr 12, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.noted:observed duringinsp of fireproof selfclosing door by rm331,auditorium entrance werentselfclosing due to missing/defective hardware.reissue35560699x repair
Apr 22, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27.noted:observed during insp of emergency light in gym,auditorium,cafeteria not op atoi.rei
Apr 22, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.noted:observed duringinsp of exp2(glenmore) handicap ramp doesnt have handrail installed.reissue35560697m repair &or replace
Apr 22, 2022 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue35490998p noted:@glenmoreave side entrance,ramp for handicap accessibility doesnt have any handrails installed.repair &/or replace.
Apr 27, 2021 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-542.noted:@cafeteria,gym&auditorium:all have emergency lights thatre inoperative.repair/r
Apr 27, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not selfclosing.noted:stairb by 331,stairf by 212,auditoriumentrance&right rear:smoke doors arent working properly.repair/replace door.
Apr 27, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue#35422514p failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: observed on glenmore avenie entrance there is not handrails on both sides as per ada ramp specification requirements. remedy: repair &
Apr 20, 2020 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at the time of inspection i observed handicapped ramp on glenmore ave entrance.no handrails on both sides as per ada ramp specification requirements.
Jun 5, 2019
Active
Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted: at inspection along glenmore av side exit "2" handicap ramp entrance/exit does not have handrails. rmdy: repair and/or replace.
Apr 16, 2018
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted:@1st fl @gym exit door broken hinge prevents proper door ops next to girls lockers rm.rem:repair &/or replace.
Oct 2, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue: 34941536y. gymnasium exit doors on the 1st floor level is defective. noted:door do not open & close properly. remedy:repair and/or replace doors.
Apr 17, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
9x9 flr tile loose/chipped at 4th flr rm 431 surrounding 5'x8' flr patch near sink. remedy: replace/remove/maintain flring in a safe & lawful manner.
Feb 9, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Doors not closing. at: 1st sty stairs e & f, gymansium entry (3), 2nd sty stairs a & b. remedy: replace doors.
Feb 9, 2012
Resolve
Class - 3
Defective flooring @ rooms 425,421,flr tiles missing approx 5'x8'section 9x9tiles.rem:repair flooring
Jul 21, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Defective doors 4 flr stair a.f. 3 flr stair a.rem:repair/replace doors
Jul 21, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain. noted: at room 114 horizontal cracks approx 1/4" wide by 20' long. remedy: correct condition.
Aug 5, 2010
Resolve
Class - 3
In fan room on watkins st side water stained foundation w/ minor puddled water along room flr by foundation. remedy: waterproof foundation/repair leak.
May 19, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
Front aisle of auditorium near egress doors used for storage of piano mobile chalk board and handicap lift (mobile) remedy: remove obstructions keep egress clear.
May 19, 2009
Resolve
Class - 3
Rear room 114 horizontal crack app 1/4" wide x 20' long app 1' down from ceiling. remedy: repair crack.
May 19, 2009
Resolve
Class - 3
Failure to maintain. in corridor from caf (1 story) to main school (4 story) spalling plaster on wall due to leaking roof stained wall. remedy: repair leak and wall.
May 19, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain hazardous on 4 story bldg roof parapet rail 24" fall danger present remedy:raise parapet rail to code height
May 19, 2009
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue: 34711570y smoke door by room 327 binds in jamb on second flr center corridor smoke door will note closer w/o assistant bad closer in flr. remedy: repair doors.
May 19, 2009
Resolve
Class - 3
Defective corridor doors near room 426 and near 327,doors dragging on floor & not closing properly.remedy:replace doors.
Nov 20, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
"reissue" (34386092m).failure to maintain.defects are rotten and defective door and frame at 1st floor exit #4.remedy:replace door and frame.
May 19, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
"reissue" (34326360p).failure to maintain.defects are crack and bulging walls in rooms #114,436 and 336.remedy:repair walls.
May 19, 2004
Resolve
Hazardous
"reissue" failure to maintain. defect is. no railings or parapet wallserected on roof above cafeteria remedy : provide protections
Feb 25, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
"reissue" failure to maintain. defects are. large cracks at various locations in gymnasium cinder block walls. remedy : repair wals
Feb 25, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
"reissue" failure to maintain. defects are. rotton and defective metal door and frame at 1st floor exit # 4 remedy : replace door and frame
Feb 25, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide panic hardware in place of assembly location noted at stage exit door panic bar missing. remedy; provide panic bar hardware.
Apr 23, 2002
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall hazardous defect noted: railing is missing remedy: provide railings.
Apr 23, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Re-issued failure to maintian building: defects are cracked wall in rm 114, 436, 336, gym and west wall at auditiorium stage. remedy: repair walls.
Apr 23, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Re-issued failure to maintain building defect is rusted and damaged door and frame at 1 floor exit 4. remedy: replace door & frame.
Apr 23, 2002
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Non-hazardous
Re-issued. failure to maintian building: defect is damage masonary wall (floor area) at main entry in to school. remedy: do all repairs.
Apr 23, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building:dept is damage masonry floor at main entry into school.remedy:do all repairs
May 11, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building:defect is rusted and damaged door and frame @ 1st fl exit 4.remedy:replace door and frame
May 11, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building: defects are roof leaks into rm 132 damaging ceiling. remedy: do all repairs.
May 11, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building: defects are cracked wall in rm 114, 436, 336, gym and west wall and auditorium stage. remedy: repair walls.
May 11, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defects are.crack bricks at ground fl/west side.defective exterior doors/frames-rotten,unstapole and leaning-replace.bulging corricor plaster/near exit #4,repair and paint.rem:maintain build
Jun 5, 2000
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 1
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: School building (W1)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 4
Residential units: —
Building area: 77,512 ft²
Lot area: 50,000 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 316
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 3507 / 7
Assessed value: $5,108,400
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 85 Watkins Street

Who owns 85 Watkins Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 85 Watkins Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 85 Watkins 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 85 Watkins Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

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