251 Martense Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05088-0060Map
Owner of record: Singh, Latoya S
251 Martense Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Singh, Latoya S. HPD has recorded 111 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 111
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 93
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 111
- ANon-hazardous
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 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 21, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 10, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- IInformation / order
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 30, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with eyes at the bulkhead door to roof
Sep 14, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2008
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2008
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass pane in living room east window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer system at public hall, 1st story
Dec 5, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling at bathroom, 1st story, apartment
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at ceiling at bathroom, 1st story, apartment
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at north wall at bathroom, 1st story, apartment
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture at bathroom, 1st story, apartment
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective acoustic tiles at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, south wall, north wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from north at east wall, 1st riser from north at east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 2nd closet from east at south wall door, 3rd closet from east at south wall door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood saddle in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt bsmt
Sep 19, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a concealed water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt bsmt
Sep 19, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg. dept. records.cellar changed from ordinary use to b-rooms.partitions erected and kitchen and bathroom facilities have been installed.
Jul 6, 2000 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
May 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 7, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 17, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Sep 17, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 17, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 12, 2008 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2008 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 12, 2008 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 12, 2008 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 10, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 10, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 1RR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 29, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 29, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Floor
Nov 29, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 29, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 29, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 29, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 25, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 8, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5088 / 60
- Assessed value
- $297,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #304481, last renewed Feb 26, 2019.
Questions about 251 Martense Street
Who owns 251 Martense Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Singh, Latoya S.
Does 251 Martense Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 111 housing violations at this property.
Is 251 Martense 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 251 Martense Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 251 Martense 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.