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237 Martense Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05088-0065Map

Owner of record: Hugh Cummings

237 Martense Street is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hugh Cummings. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on January 13, 2024. 11 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
32

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 13, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 25

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 6th room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov certified late
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for cellar at south, vacate # 145771

    Oct 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy

    Sep 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections to sink , wash basin , water closet and bathtub at cellar

    Sep 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at cellar

    Sep 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible cellar rear.

    Dec 1, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru/out kitchen & bathroom .

    Dec 1, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes or obtain a certificate of occupancy cellar thru/out.

    Dec 1, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock entrance door rear yard to cellar.

    Dec 1, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rearyard.

    Dec 1, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable window throughout, 2nd story apt.

    Dec 1, 2004

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wall bathroom, 2nd story apt.

    Dec 1, 2004

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches throughout, 2nd story apt.

    Dec 1, 2004

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling & wall, 2nd story public hall.

    Dec 1, 2004

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 18, 2003 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Dec 26, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east and west walls at entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 17, 2002

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer bell to apartment in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 17, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over public hall at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 17, 2002

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 6, 2002 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob's records. partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at cellar unlawful gas range & kitchen sink present. also full bathroom present complete

    Sep 18, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 1FLRIN

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 25, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 28, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 28, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 2, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,480 ft²
Lot area
3,210 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
5088 / 65
Assessed value
$88,500
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 237 Martense Street

Who owns 237 Martense Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hugh Cummings.

Does 237 Martense Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 237 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 237 Martense Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 237 Martense Street?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.