655 Watkins Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03639-0027Map
Owner of record: 655 Watkins LLC
655 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 655 Watkins LLC. HPD has recorded 123 housing violations here, most recently on October 8, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 123
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 130
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 · 123
- 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
Oct 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Oct 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 that is missing
Oct 8, 2026
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
Oct 8, 2026
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 mailbox that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st public hall leading to basement. at boiler room, 1st story
Oct 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2F
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
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 30, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Refit door at entrance in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 = 6; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 30, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east at north, the kitchen , the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of 5 and 4 foot ladder 2 five gallon buckets and bicycle obstructing access to the scuttle ladder. at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose door knob at door at entrance in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east and west walls in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south and west walls in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose baseboard radiator cover at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose door knob at door at entrance in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · 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
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18987348 issued 07-jun-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash, at apartment 1r, 1st story, east 1 in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the 4th room from east at south, the 4th room from east at north, the kitchen , the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
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.
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
May 8, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 8, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 12, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Floor
Nov 30, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Floor
Nov 30, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 30, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 30, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Floor
Oct 30, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Floor
Oct 30, 2013 · Apt 1F
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 / 27
- Assessed value
- $204,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #330629, last renewed Oct 24, 2025.
Questions about 655 Watkins Street
Who owns 655 Watkins Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 655 Watkins LLC.
Does 655 Watkins Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 123 housing violations at this property.
Is 655 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 655 Watkins Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 655 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.