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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 15, 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 · 87

  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at roof at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    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 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

    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 27, 2023

    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
  • 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

    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 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

    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 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

    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.

    Oct 22, 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.

    Nov 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at floor adjacent scuttle ladder at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 19, 2017

    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 16, 2016

    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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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) 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
  • 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, 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.