38 Martense Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05089-0020Map
Owner of record: Mhany Mother Gaston Housing Development Fund Corp
38 Martense Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mhany Mother Gaston Housing Development Fund Corp. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on March 23, 2023. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 74
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 74
- 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 - 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 - 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.
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.
Apr 12, 2021
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 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
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.
Nov 27, 2017
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.
Nov 10, 2016
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 13, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 23, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 31, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Nov 6, 1996
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile wall near showerhead bathroom 1 sty front apt 1f. located at apt 1f
Oct 28, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty front apt 1f daniel. located at apt 1f
Oct 28, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet southwest wall kitchen 1 sty front apt 1f. located at apt 1f
Oct 28, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing 100 watts light bulb fixture at front entrance to bldg.
Oct 28, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling bathroom 2nd room from front 1 sty front apt 1f. located at apt 1f
Oct 28, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling cellar rear
Oct 21, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 1 sty west apt 1f er1 located at apt 1f
Oct 21, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 1 sty west apt 1f located at apt 1f
Oct 21, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls thru out 1 aty west apt 1f located at apt 1f
Oct 21, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile bathroom 1 sty west apt 1f located at apt 1f
Oct 21, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection supply line at sink kitchen 1 sty west apt 1f located at apt 1f
Oct 21, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sashes bathroom 1 sty west apt 1f located at apt 1f
Oct 21, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets kitchen 1 sty west apt 1f located at apt 1f
Oct 21, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures oven at range kitchen 1 sty west apt 1f located at apt 1f
Oct 21, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak at ceiling cellar rear
Oct 21, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink kitchen 1 sty north apt 1f. located at apt 1f
Sep 7, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal base cabinet under sink kitchen 1 sty north apt 1f. located at apt 1f
Sep 7, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling north room 1 sty north apt 1f. located at apt 1f
Sep 7, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty north apt 1f. located at apt 1f
Sep 7, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving trip hazard front yard at stairs.
Sep 7, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & west wall 1 sty public hall.
Sep 7, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & south wall bathroom 1 sty north apt 1f. located at apt 1f
Sep 7, 1993 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty front apt 2f , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1990 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling kitchen 2 sty front apt 2f , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1990 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 2 sty front apt 2f , section '' ''
Sep 10, 1990 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable 2 sty west apt 2r hill. located at apt 2r
Oct 18, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to 2 sty north apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Oct 18, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty west apt 2r thru out. located at apt 2r
Oct 18, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling 2 sty west apt 2r bathroom er1. located at apt 2r
Oct 18, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires south wall 2 sty west apt 2r bathroom. located at apt 2r
Oct 18, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 2 sty west apt 2r bathroom er1. located at apt 2r
Oct 18, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall 2 sty west apt 2r west room. located at apt 2r
Oct 18, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1 sty public hall & boiler room door.
Oct 18, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty west apt 1r. , section '' ''
Jun 6, 1989 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty southwest apt 1r. , section '' ''
May 5, 1989 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets cold water washbasin 1 sty southwest apt 1r bathroom. , section '' ''
May 5, 1989 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance 1 sty southwest apt 1r. , section '' ''
May 5, 1989 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 18
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
Atoi observed shed-like wooden structure apx 160 sq feet on exp 1 front yard. structure exceeds shed construction requirements., obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition
Oct 13, 2026 · Penalty $250
Active
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | $642,395 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 6 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,141 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,807 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5089 / 20
- Assessed value
- $330,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #307671, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.
Questions about 38 Martense Street
Who owns 38 Martense Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mhany Mother Gaston Housing Development Fund Corp.
Does 38 Martense Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.
Is 38 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 38 Martense Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 38 Martense Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.