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131 Watkins Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03525-0008Map

Owner of record: Saphire Realty Group INC

131 Watkins Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2005 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Saphire Realty Group INC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on June 13, 2025. 24 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 13, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood planks, doors, construction materials and household items around scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 18, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoprable in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoprable in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink wasteline in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 3rd story

    Nov 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at floor at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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.

    Apr 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Mar 15, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Dec 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 8, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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., 1st story

    Apr 8, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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. , 1st story

    Apr 8, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing , 1st story

    Apr 8, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing , 1st story

    Apr 8, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story

    Apr 8, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at cellar at public hall stairs

    Apr 8, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2009 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2009 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet , in the 3rd bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2009 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 23, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 23, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 23, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 23, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
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  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 23, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt BASEMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt BASEMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 21, 2016 · Apt BASEMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 1, 2009 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
2005
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,210 ft²
Lot area
2,140 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3525 / 8
Assessed value
$57,240
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #382272, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.

Questions about 131 Watkins Street

Who owns 131 Watkins Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Saphire Realty Group INC.

Does 131 Watkins Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 131 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 131 Watkins Street built?

City records list 2005 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 131 Watkins 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.