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
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 · 39
- 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 - 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
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
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 27, 2023
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Feb 18, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Feb 18, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric light bulb north fixture at front building
Jun 23, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Jul 23, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of padlock gate rear yard south.
Jul 23, 1997
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.