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42 Martense Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05089-0022Map

Owner of record: King, Dorothy B

42 Martense Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is King, Dorothy B. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 11 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 20

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
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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 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 27, 2017

    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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Apr 5, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Apr 5, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Apr 5, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Apr 5, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ...... in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Apr 5, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 8, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2006 · Apt 3

    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 (C0)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,975 ft²
Lot area
2,825 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5089 / 22
Assessed value
$109,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #343602, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.

Questions about 42 Martense Street

Who owns 42 Martense Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is King, Dorothy B.

Does 42 Martense Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 42 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 42 Martense Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42 Martense Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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