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688 Watkins Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03638-0057Map

Owner of record: 688 Watkins NY LLC

688 Watkins Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 10 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 688 Watkins NY LLC. HPD has recorded 97 housing violations here, most recently on September 24, 2026. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
97
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 24, 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 · 97

  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures to all outlets and light fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt b4, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt B4

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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.

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
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  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at compactor closet, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls at public hall stairs

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors .. at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors .. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes bbq grill at stack at west exterior wall at fire escape

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the roof

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at compactor closet, 2nd story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs and landings at public hall stairs

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at basement at public hall

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls at basement at public hall

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at public hall

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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 at public hall

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Aug 13, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings

    Aug 13, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of overgrown vegetation at east yard

    Jul 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the yard at west

    Jul 26, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Jul 26, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall

    Jul 26, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    At the time of my inspection of a 2 story building. i observed active jobsite and entrance at 688 watkins street was moved to linden boulevard, upon request for approved documents to support site condition, doc

    Jan 28, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Inspection of a 3 story building it was observed from the basement to the 3rd story that the building has been gutted, and excavated in the basement all without any permits. there were several objections by the

    Oct 2, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    During inspection of a 3 story building excavation/trench was observed along with new plumbing (pipes) in place at the basement level, all done without permits. no work is allowed to be done without permits. st

    Oct 2, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B4

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt B3

    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 (C1)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
10
Building area
3,510 ft²
Lot area
2,250 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
42
Block / lot
3638 / 57
Assessed value
$345,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #372153, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 688 Watkins Street

Who owns 688 Watkins Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 688 Watkins NY LLC.

Does 688 Watkins Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 97 housing violations at this property.

Is 688 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 688 Watkins Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 688 Watkins Street?

It has 10 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.