635 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212
635 Watkins Street is a 5-unit, 3-story New Law tenement building in Brownsville, built in 1930 and currently owned by Gladys Rodriguez. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a series of mold and heating problems in December 2023, including unsanitary conditions and heat/hot water outages affecting multiple units.
An inspection in December 2023 revealed multiple violations in apartment 2R, including mold issues at windows in the kitchen and bathroom, defective wood floors, and problems with self-closing doors, though some violations were later closed. The building's maintenance record shows persistent issues with compliance, including an active violation from July 2024 regarding improper construction practices involving open flames during roof waterproofing work, with a $6,250 penalty.
There are also multiple active violations related to failure to file annual external low-pressure inspections between 2018 and 2023, as well as a violation for not filing the 2017 boiler inspection report, all suggesting ongoing maintenance compliance challenges. Previous health concerns include a rat sighting in 2021, though a subsequent inspection in 2022 passed. The building appears to have ongoing structural and maintenance issues that have persisted over multiple years, with recent inspections highlighting particular concerns in the 2R unit.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 5 |
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Year built | 1930 |
Total area | 4752 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 200 Hegeman Ave, New York, NY 11212
- 635 Watkins St, New York, NY 11212
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