670 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The property at 670 Watkins Street is a 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building located in Brownsville and owned by Frank Lang. The building, constructed in 1930, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident in early 2021 when multiple emergency complaints were filed during January through March. While some of these complaints were ultimately resolved, they indicate an ongoing infrastructure challenge.

Additional notable concerns in 2021 included a heavy water leak requiring violations to be issued, and various safety-related issues including the need for smoke and carbon monoxide detector repairs. Apartment B, in particular, received several violations in April 2021 relating to defective plaster surfaces, vinyl floor tiles, and water leaks in the kitchen, though these were subsequently addressed and closed. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past four years (2021-2025), and it passed a rodent inspection in July 2021.

The Department of Buildings has issued multiple permits for work on the property between 2019 and 2021, including plumbing and electrical work, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts. While the building experienced various maintenance issues in 2021, all complaints and violations have been closed according to available records, and recent bedbug reports show no evidence of infestation. The most recent heating system concerns appear to have been addressed, as no similar complaints have been filed since early 2021, though the pattern of such complaints in 2021 warrants noting.