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684 Watkins Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03638-0056Map

Owner of record: Adams, Shawn J

684 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 Adams, Shawn J. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 3 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
11
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 11

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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

    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

    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

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at kitchen and bathroom at cellar

    Jul 22, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, , at cellar

    Jul 22, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partitioned rooms cellar rear.

    Dec 21, 1989

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Aug 14, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 19, 1996

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob's records. class 'a'apt created at cellar. partitions erected creating rooms. for living full kitchen w/gas range and kitchen sink also full 3 pc bathroom with

    Jul 22, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occuoancy as a dweling fo rmore than the legally approved number of families. occupancy change from ordinary use to class a apartment in th ecellar installation of three piece bathroom. ki

    Aug 14, 2001 · Penalty $3,050

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    May 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 30, 2012 · Apt CC

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 2F

    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 / 56
Assessed value
$204,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333845, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 684 Watkins Street

Who owns 684 Watkins Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Adams, Shawn J.

Does 684 Watkins Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 684 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 684 Watkins Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 684 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.