655 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 4-unit, 2-story tenement building at 655 Watkins Street in Brownsville, owned by Victor Bloise and constructed in 1930, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, as of October 2024, there is an open heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, and recent inspections have revealed additional open violations, including a defective iron ladder leading to the roof scuttle opening in the public hall and multiple maintenance issues in apartment 1R. Between 2023-2024, there were documented problems with doors, windows, pests, and water leaks, though many of these complaints were eventually closed following inspections.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring concerns with sanitation, including multiple pest-related complaints in 2022 and 2023, with violations issued at times. The property has also faced various structural and safety issues, including problems with self-closing doors in the vestibule and public hall, and damaged bathroom fixtures in apartment 1F. A water supply plumbing issue was addressed in July 2022.

The building's bedbug reporting history since 2021 shows no confirmed infestations, with all designated units remaining uninfested in the latest 2025 report. Rodent inspections from 2011 through 2022 generally passed, though one inspection in late 2013 resulted in a failure for unspecified reasons. While some issues have been resolved through proper channels, the current open heat and hot water complaint as of October 2024 is particularly noteworthy, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges in the building.