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
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 · 226
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide support brackets on window sills at protruding air conditioning units on 2nd story at building front
Jan 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jan 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Sep 14, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operating lock at metal entrance door from street to front yard
Oct 2, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1r, 1st story, apartment at north
Sep 16, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north
Sep 16, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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 - 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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2013 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar throughout
Jun 12, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at cellar rearer1
May 17, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.