678 Watkins Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03638-0054Map
Owner of record: Ford, Lawrence W
678 Watkins Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 6 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ford, Lawrence W. HPD has recorded 87 housing violations here, most recently on October 15, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 87
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 129
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 · 87
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at roof at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling water stain and leak at public hall, 1st story
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 6, 2026
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 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 11, 2025
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 26, 2024
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 12, 2024
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 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 27, 2023
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 - 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 2, 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 2, 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.
Apr 13, 2021
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 13, 2021
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 31, 2019
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.
Oct 22, 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.
Nov 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at floor adjacent scuttle ladder at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 19, 2017
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 16, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 2015
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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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) east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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, east wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east, the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling and east wall. in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing outlet cover at east and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing outlet cover at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door off hinges at west in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing outlet cover at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open - Electric
Wiring
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open - General
Signage missing
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 19, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 19, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 11, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 11, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 11, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 11, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 11, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Mold
Jul 16, 2012 · Apt 1FRON
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 16, 2012 · Apt 1FRON
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2012 · Apt 1FRON
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 16, 2012 · Apt 1FRON
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 16, 2012 · Apt 1FRON
Close - General
Mold
May 16, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 16, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
May 16, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 16, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 12, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
May 12, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Apr 30, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 22, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 4, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Feb 3, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 3, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 28, 2008 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3638 / 54
- Assessed value
- $204,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #325430, last renewed Feb 12, 2025.
Questions about 678 Watkins Street
Who owns 678 Watkins Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ford, Lawrence W.
Does 678 Watkins Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 87 housing violations at this property.
Is 678 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 678 Watkins Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 678 Watkins Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.