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217 Martense Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05088-0074Map

Owner of record: Inniss, Edward B

217 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 Inniss, Edward B. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 16 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 2025

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 · 31

  • 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 20, 2025

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 29, 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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    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 21, 2023

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 30, 2019

    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 18, 2018

    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, 2016

    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 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

    Aug 2, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door saddle in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell and return buzzer street to east wall in in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak at west wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper sash window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash east window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose steam radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper sash south window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north

    May 30, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 2, 2004 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 20, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 20, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 20, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 20, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • General

    Windows

    May 20, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 20, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 20, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 20, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 20, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    May 20, 2003 · Apt 1R

    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 / 74
Assessed value
$310,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #321212, last renewed Jan 6, 2026.

Questions about 217 Martense Street

Who owns 217 Martense Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Inniss, Edward B.

Does 217 Martense Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 217 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 217 Martense Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 217 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.