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653 Watkins Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03639-0028Map

Owner of record: Baptiste, Indira

653 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 Baptiste, Indira. HPD has recorded 189 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
189
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
91

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 189

  • 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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing outlet and switch plate cover at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

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

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st cellar from east

    Nov 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

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

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling approx. 10 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling 10 square feet in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor all stories at public hall

    Aug 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster approximately 8 square feet at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at west in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing ceramic tiles at west appoximately 2 square feet in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak active water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at the ceiling approximately 8 square feet in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). not operable in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector not operable in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • A

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

    Sep 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction items at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door frame with metal stabilizer at bottom, south wall, at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line padlock and chain at gate to driveway, building front,

    Aug 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at north wall, building's vestibule, at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly secure the loose electric outlet cover at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room with window for egress in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly secure the loose electric outlet covers, at east wall, in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly secure the loose base cabinet counter top, at west wall, in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at base cabinet under sink in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective loose wood frame casing at door in the foyer in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 14, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 14, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jun 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 31, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 2RB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 2RB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 2RB

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 5, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    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
3,280 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
42
Block / lot
3639 / 28
Assessed value
$196,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #338600, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.

Questions about 653 Watkins Street

Who owns 653 Watkins Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Baptiste, Indira.

Does 653 Watkins Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 189 housing violations at this property.

Is 653 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 653 Watkins Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 653 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.