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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

Concern
9 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 · 81

  • 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed at building entrance door

    Aug 1, 2022

    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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

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

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
2,850 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.