661 Watkins Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03639-0025Map
Owner of record: Whyte, Norma
661 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 Whyte, Norma. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 65
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 · 55
- 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
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.
Apr 12, 2024
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.
Mar 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash spring balance at 2nd window from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 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
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing wood baluster 20th from bottom up , at public hall stairs, 1st story
Nov 9, 2017
Open — Nov certified late - IInformation / order
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 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts muinimum required , light fixture present
Aug 19, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ; in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood stool at the north 2 window in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Mar 31, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell system from the front entrance of building in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the closet in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, south wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st closet from north at east wall door, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit east one closet door in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... west one and two window frames in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, south wall, 1st closet from east at south wall ceiling, 1st closet from east at south wall wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at north wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, baseboard at south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west one and two window frames, also south one closet at south wall and ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 2F
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 24, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 27, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 27, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 27, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 27, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 27, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 27, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 16, 2004 · Apt 1-F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 16, 2004 · Apt 1-F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2004 · Apt 1-F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 1-F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 22, 2003 · Apt 1-F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 22, 2003 · Apt 1-F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 22, 2003 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Radiator
Nov 11, 2003 · Apt 1-F
Close - Heating
Radiator
Nov 8, 2003 · Apt 1-F
Close - Heating
Radiator
Nov 8, 2003 · Apt 1-F
Close - Heating
Radiator
Nov 5, 2003 · Apt 1-F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2003 · Apt 1-F
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt 1-F
Close - General
Floor
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt 1-F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt 1-F
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
- 3,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3639 / 25
- Assessed value
- $204,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301726, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.
Questions about 661 Watkins Street
Who owns 661 Watkins Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Whyte, Norma.
Does 661 Watkins Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 661 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 661 Watkins Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 661 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.