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648 Watkins Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03638-0042Map

Owner of record: Chang, Leon Jeffery

648 Watkins Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chang, Leon Jeffery. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
68
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
41

What to know

Concern
14 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

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 · 68

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 11, 2025

    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 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 12, 2024

    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 20, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , east wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , west wall, south wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window from east at south, lower sash, counter balance in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper glass pane at the window from east at south in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , south wall, 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1R

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 2, 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 13, 2021

    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 31, 2019

    Open — Info 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 22, 2018

    Open — Info 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 30, 2017

    Open — Info 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 16, 2016

    Open — Info 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 14, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 19, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 19, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 19, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 19, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st window frame from south at west wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, baseboard at north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 19, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall, chair rails at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 19, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 19, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall ceiling, 1st closet from north at east wall wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 19, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 15, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 15, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 15, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 15, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 15, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 20, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 20, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 20, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 20, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 20, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jul 20, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 10, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 8, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 8, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 8, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 8, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 8, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    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 (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,280 ft²
Lot area
2,550 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
42
Block / lot
3638 / 42
Assessed value
$204,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #318901, last renewed Oct 3, 2005.

Questions about 648 Watkins Street

Who owns 648 Watkins Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chang, Leon Jeffery.

Does 648 Watkins Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.

Is 648 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 648 Watkins Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 648 Watkins Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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