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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 37
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Mar 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Dec 8, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head at public hall, 1st story
Apr 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at cellar at public hall stairs
Apr 8, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.