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231 Martense Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05088-0069Map

Owner of record: Anderson Simon

231 Martense Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Anderson Simon. HPD has recorded 226 housing violations here, most recently on April 11, 2024. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
226
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 11, 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 · 226

  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit doors at base cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical outlets at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Refit doors at base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide support brackets on window sills at protruding air conditioning units on 2nd story at building front

    Jan 6, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jan 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jan 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 6, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Sep 14, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operating lock at metal entrance door from street to front yard

    Oct 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    Sep 16, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 16, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 16, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2013 · Apt 1F

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

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    Jul 26, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required

    Sep 10, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed front gate to building

    Sep 10, 2009

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

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling install all rooms 1 sty front apt 1f located at apt 1f

    Jun 12, 1997 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings throughout 1 sty front apt 1f located at apt 1f

    Jun 12, 1997 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector 1 sty front apt 1f defective ms nelson located at apt 1f

    Jun 12, 1997 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar throughout

    Jun 12, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    Jun 12, 1997

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

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing component

    Jun 12, 1997

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

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west east and south walls and ceiling closet front east room 2 sty front apt 4 er1 97015364 located at apt 4

    May 17, 1997 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint all walls kitchen 2 sty front apt 4 er1 97015364 located at apt 4

    May 17, 1997 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and north and west walls bathroom 2 sty front apt 4 er1 97015364 located at apt 4

    May 17, 1997 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling north west and south walls center room 2 sty front apt 4 lewis 287 4260 er1 97015364 located at apt 4

    May 17, 1997 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at cellar rearer1

    May 17, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires kitchen 2 sty front apt 4 located at apt 4

    May 17, 1997 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and north wall foyer 2 sty front apt 4 er1 97015364 located at apt 4

    May 17, 1997 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 20, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 19, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 19, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 24, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 14, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 2, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 2, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 12, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 12, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 12, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 12, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 12, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,442 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
5088 / 69
Assessed value
$310,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #350485, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.

Questions about 231 Martense Street

Who owns 231 Martense Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Anderson Simon.

Does 231 Martense Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 226 housing violations at this property.

Is 231 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 231 Martense Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 231 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.