56 Martense Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05089-0028Map
Owner of record: North Brooklyn Real Estate Initiative, C Orp.
56 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 North Brooklyn Real Estate Initiative, C Orp.. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 91
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 55
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 · 91
- 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.
May 5, 2026
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.
Nov 20, 2025
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.
Jun 10, 2025
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.
Nov 29, 2024
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 11, 2024
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.
Nov 21, 2023
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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.
Nov 10, 2022
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.
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective privacy lock at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 11, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail box lock room 11 at vestibule , 1st story
Sep 16, 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 - 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.
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceilings all stories at public hall
Jun 15, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads at ceiling ,south section at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 12, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the room located at b-room rm19, 2nd b-room from south at west
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt RM19
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at b-room rm21, 1st b-room from south at west
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt RM21
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range at cellar
Jun 12, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections kitchen sink, shower stall,wash basin and water closet at cellar
Jun 12, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 4th room from north (rm21) at cellar
Jun 12, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 2nd room from north (rm19) at cellar
Jun 12, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures entire building
Jun 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at main power panel at north wall,front cellar at meter room
Jun 12, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 190 m/d law solidly close the space between the treads of inside stairs from cellar to at public hall, 1st story
Jun 12, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bottom rods and handrail at drop ladder of rear yard at fire escape
Jun 12, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads at ceiling ,south section at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 12, 2017
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.
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north located at b-room 2, 1st story, 1st b-room from west at north
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at public hall, 1st story
Dec 17, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system no access to boiler room in the room located at b-room na, 1st story
Aug 29, 2012 · Apt NA
Open — 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
Aug 26, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at community bathroom, 1st story
Aug 13, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system n/a to cellar door locked at boiler room
Aug 13, 2012
Open — 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 required lights not on.
Jul 15, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads located at b-room 15, 3rd story, 3rd b-room from south at west
Mar 12, 2002 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window sashes to fire escape balcony at community kitchen, 3rd story
Mar 12, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window sashes at fire escape balcony at community kitchen, 2nd story
Mar 12, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls and floor at community bathroom, 2nd story
Mar 12, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electric extension cord ceiling at community kitchen, 1st story
Mar 12, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window sashes at community kitchen, 1st story
Mar 12, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Discontinue unlawful occupancy for living purposes by child or children under 16 years of age jcadhlys williams (2 month old) krishana (4 yrs old) jeannalys (2yrs. 2 month old) located at b-room 15, 3rd story, 3rd b-room from south at west
Mar 12, 2002 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 12, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 13, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 13, 2017
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - 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 - active
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35263150h issued on 09/16/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. note: no document filed
Nov 7, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35263150h issued on 09-16-17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Sep 20, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order in summons/violation #35263150h issued on 09/16/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: comply with commissioners
Jun 23, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order in summons/violation #35263151j issued on 09/16/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for work without a permit. rmdy
Jun 23, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35263150h issued on 09-16-17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
May 1, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35263151j issued on 09/16/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
May 1, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summon/vio#35263151jissued on 9-16-17 for work w/o a permit & to file a c of c w/the dob's. remedy: comply w/summons.
Mar 7, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35263150h issued on 09/16/2017 for illegal occupancy & to file a certificate of correction with the building department.rem:comply
Mar 7, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35263151j issued on 09/16/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no permit on application filed to correct violating condition.
Jan 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation # 35263150h issued on 09/16/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no compliance record
Jan 25, 2018
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35263151j issued on 09/16/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. noted: at cellar leve,converted a class'a'apt
Dec 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35263150h issued on 09/16/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. noted: at tim
Dec 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35263150hissued on 09/16/17 and to file a certificate of cor rection pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no compliance recorded.r
Nov 2, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Altered/changed building occupied without a valid c of o.at time of inspcection i observed a cellar with a "a" class apartment with full bathroo,kitchen will gas stove.3 sro have been built contrary to certific
Sep 16, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.at time of inspection i observe a cellar converted into a "a" class apartment with 3 sro's partition walls,plumbing,gas lines,and electrical work performed without a permit.illegal convers
Sep 16, 2017 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept. of buildings records. partitions erected creating 4 rooming units for illegal use of living and sleeping at cellar. community kitchen present completed wit
Jun 12, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect is roof tar paper is cracked & broken with hole at various sections remedy make immediate repairs
May 1, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Apr 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 17
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 17
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 17
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 17
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 17
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 27, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 10, 2017 · Apt RM19
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 10, 2017 · Apt RM19
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 10, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 9, 2012 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 31, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2009 · Apt 11
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 19, 2009 · Apt 8
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,086 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,850 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5089 / 28
- Assessed value
- $132,180
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #339668, last renewed Apr 18, 1997.
Questions about 56 Martense Street
Who owns 56 Martense Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is North Brooklyn Real Estate Initiative, C Orp..
Does 56 Martense Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.
Is 56 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 56 Martense Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56 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.