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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

Concern
8 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 · 91

  • 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
  • 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

    Open — Info 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
  • 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

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail box lock room 11 at vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 16, 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

    Open — Info 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 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Open — Info 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 27, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 4th room from north (rm21) at cellar

    Jun 12, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes 2nd room from north (rm19) at cellar

    Jun 12, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures entire building

    Jun 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 17, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Aug 26, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at community bathroom, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system n/a to cellar door locked at boiler room

    Aug 13, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 required lights not on.

    Jul 15, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electric extension cord ceiling at community kitchen, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window sashes at community kitchen, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 12, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

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
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.