680 Watkins Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03638-0055Map
Owner of record: Ford, Lawrence W
680 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 Ford, Lawrence W. HPD has recorded 81 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 81
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 62
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 · 81
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet cover at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq feet at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
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
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, ceiling, north wall, south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 2R
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
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2023 · Apt 1F
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.
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 - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling apprx 2 square feet in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15289753 issued 01-aug-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Aug 1, 2022
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.
Aug 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at door in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling apprx 2 square feet in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, west and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Aug 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed at building entrance door
Aug 1, 2022
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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative bell and return buzzer system from building front entrance to return buzzer at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 1F
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.
Jul 20, 2022
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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2022
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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: two kitchen sinks and one two piecebathroom installed at cellar south section. remedy: obtain a permit forth or restore the premises to prior legal condition.
Jun 14, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. partition being erected in basement creating illegal living quarters. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept. records kitchen and bedroom in basement.
Jun 15, 1988 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 2R2F1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 2R2F1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 2R2F1R
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 7, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 28, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 26, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 18, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 18, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 18, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 12, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,850 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3638 / 55
- Assessed value
- $204,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310630, last renewed Feb 12, 2025.
Questions about 680 Watkins Street
Who owns 680 Watkins Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ford, Lawrence W.
Does 680 Watkins Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 81 housing violations at this property.
Is 680 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 680 Watkins Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 680 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.