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687 Watkins Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03639-0017Map

Owner of record: Marquez, Esteban M

687 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 Marquez, Esteban M. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 31 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
39
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Concern
10 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 · 39

  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 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.

    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
  • 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, 1st story

    Feb 18, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room

    Feb 18, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 18, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Feb 18, 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

    Feb 18, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 18, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 18, 2022 · 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 north at east

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening locking device hasp and staple installed at scuttle cover at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 18, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Jun 28, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jun 28, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jun 28, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jun 28, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electric light bulb north fixture at front building

    Jun 23, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Jul 23, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of padlock gate rear yard south.

    Jul 23, 1997

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.

    Jul 23, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jul 23, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 1 sty east apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Jul 23, 1997 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass lower sash east window east room apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Jul 23, 1997 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor and window frame southeast room 1 sty east apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Jul 23, 1997 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty east apt 1r alexis. located at apt 1r

    Jul 23, 1997 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 1 sty east apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Jul 23, 1997 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 drop ceiling installed bathroom 1 sty east apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Jul 23, 1997 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 2R

    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
3,510 ft²
Lot area
2,250 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
42
Block / lot
3639 / 17
Assessed value
$194,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #318902, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.

Questions about 687 Watkins Street

Who owns 687 Watkins Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Marquez, Esteban M.

Does 687 Watkins Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 687 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 687 Watkins Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 687 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.