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653 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

2
DOB Complaints
48
311 Housing Calls
125
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

72
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 72% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 653 Watkins Street

The 2-story, 4-unit residential building at 653 Watkins Street in Brownsville, constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Indira Baptise, has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during 2023. The property has documented four significant water-related incidents between July and November 2023, including two cases of heavy flow leaks and two instances of slow leaks, with varying outcomes of either violations or no violations being issued. Additional concerning events from 2023 include a heat/hot water issue in November 2023 that resulted in violations, unsanitary conditions with pest infestations (specifically mice and roaches) in July 2023 that also resulted in violations, and various appliance and door-related problems.

The building's most recent inspection in November 2023 revealed several violations in Apartment 1R, including issues with heating systems, carbon monoxide detectors, electrical outlets, and pest infestations, though some violations were subsequently closed by December 2023. The property has an open violation from April 2024 requiring annual bedbug report filing, and a plumbing issue was noted in August 2023 regarding ceramic tile repairs in the kitchen. The building's historical maintenance record shows some concerning patterns, including the presence of both rodent infestations and pest problems in 2023-2024.

While there were earlier violations related to garbage/recycling storage in 2022, and the building had a failed rodent inspection in late 2018, this was followed by a passing compliance inspection in December 2018. A door/window complaint from March 2023 couldn't be inspected due to access issues. The property has experienced regular maintenance issues requiring attention from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, with most complaints being resolved through inspections, though sometimes only after violations were issued. The building's age and the frequency of water-related problems suggest ongoing infrastructure maintenance challenges, while the combination of pest issues and various safety compliance violations indicates some concerns regarding general habitability conditions during the review period.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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653 Watkins Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Brownsville.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1930
Total area 3280 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
125
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
48
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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653 Watkins Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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653 Watkins Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 653 Watkins Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2023-11-212023-11-28Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-062023-10-21Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-08-162023-08-19Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2023-07-122023-07-23Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-07-122023-07-23Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 653 Watkins Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-12AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-11-22BCloseNone1R§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2023-11-22BOpenNone1R§ 27-2005 ADM CODE 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 EASTNone
2023-11-22CCloseNone1R§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-12-05T00:00:00.000Z
2023-11-22CCloseNone1R§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-12-05T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 653 Watkins Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-11-21 07:35HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-10-06 07:09WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2023-10-06 07:06Water LeakSlow LeakClosedHPD
2023-08-16 10:54WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2023-07-12 10:21APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 653 Watkins Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39788452024-09-30CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2024-10-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-10-01)
36962132019-04-12CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-05-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-05-30)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 653 Watkins Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 653 Watkins Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 653 Watkins Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2023-02-240002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 653 Watkins Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2018-12-19CompliancePassed
2018-11-16InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 653 Watkins Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 653 Watkins Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 653 Watkins Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 653 Watkins Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 653 Watkins Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 653 Watkins Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 653 Watkins Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 653 Watkins Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 653 Watkins Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 653 Watkins Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 653 Watkins Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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