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96 Martense Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05090-0013Map

Owner of record: 96 Martense LLC

96 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 96 Martense LLC. HPD has recorded 129 housing violations here, most recently on September 3, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
129
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
185

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 3, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 33% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 129

  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front yard

    Sep 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit upper and lower window sash at west in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of live ants in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 1B

    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
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  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sashes at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal platfoprm inside base sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood paneling at all walls in the foyer located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall

    Jun 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 3rd tread from bottom to top and 8th tread from bottom to top. at fire escape, 2nd story, section ''west''

    Jun 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing first second and thrid tread from top to bottom. at fire escape, 3rd story, section ''west''

    Jun 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated walls at all stories at public hall

    Jun 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at building front

    Jun 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 3rd, 8th, 14th up from bottom balcony at 2nd story east yard

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice ornamental overhang at roof exterior, building front

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items (dresser, boxes, shoes, etc) on intermediate landing at bulkhead to roof

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at public hall bulkhead to roof

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening sliding bolt lock with hole for padlock installed on door at bulkhead to roof

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of two free standing radiators at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet door and door frame at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the foyer located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st close door anf door frame at west in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door and door frame at west in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit 1st door at west in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north, south, east and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame at south in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north, east, south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Jul 14, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    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
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  • 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 · 16

  • Class - 1

    At exposure 1 building cornice has hole, at exposure 4 facade has cracks and loose bricks at multiple locations. at exp 1 and 4 eroded mortar joints at multiple locations., repair and/replace

    Jun 27, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34685006r issued on 07/14/08 for work w/o a permit created class a apt @ cellar. rem: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Nov 2, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in notice of violation #34685006r issued on 07/14/08 for work without a permit class a apartment at cellar. remedy: comply with the commissioner's

    Aug 15, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's to correct violating conditionsnoted in ecb nov #34685006r for work w/o a permit class 'a' apt at cellar. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Jun 15, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to correct violating conditions noted:in nov#34685006x for work noted w/o a permit class"a"apt @ cellar.rem:comply w/comm's order

    Apr 12, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ comms order to correct vio#34685006r for work w/o permit @ cellar 1 class a apt no record of correction rem: comply w/ comms order & obtain permit

    Feb 3, 2011 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct ecb #34685006r for illegal class'a' apt in cellar respondent has a history of non-compliance w/d.o.b. remedy: obtain permit.

    Oct 21, 2010 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.note:resp failed to correct the violating condition cited in nov #34685006r.created rooms,toilets,shower & kitchen area in the cellar w/o permit

    Jun 19, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct ecb#34685006r for illegal work at cellar respondent has a history of non compliance with d o b remedy obtain permit

    Jan 8, 2010 · Penalty $25,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. fail to comply w.comm order. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34761351j for class "a"apt atcellar w/full height partitions with toilets & kitchen w.o prior obtai

    Aug 27, 2009 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Fail to comply w.comm order to file a certificate of correction w.dob respondent failed to comply w.comm order to correct the violating condition & file a certificate of correct pursuant to 28-204.2 for violati

    Aug 27, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. defects noted: broken & defective facades w/cracked masonry prefabricated arch & loose piece of stone in danger of falling into front yard setback on the north ele

    Aug 27, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per vecb permit: @ cellar,creating sleeping room & kitchen . remedy: obtain permit to cap & remove illegal fixtures or obtain pmt to legalize,

    Aug 17, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28.201.1 failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to obtain permit creating sleeping room & kitchen in the cellar. as per #34685006-r. remedy: obtain d.o.b. permits.

    Feb 7, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence alt for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families note: celler has five sro rooms, kitchen, 3 bathrooms (toilets) and one stall shower. remedy: restore to prior leg

    Jul 14, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: created sleeping rooms, 3 toilets, 1 shower & kitchen area w/o 2 means of egress. this work was done in cellar area remedy: obtain a permit or restore premises to prior legal cond

    Jul 14, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 19, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 10, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 10, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 10, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    May 10, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 10, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 10, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 10, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 10, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 27, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 27, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 27, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jun 24, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 26, 2020 · Apt 3F

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,706 ft²
Lot area
2,030 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
5090 / 13
Assessed value
$428,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #354780, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.

Questions about 96 Martense Street

Who owns 96 Martense Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 96 Martense LLC.

Does 96 Martense Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 129 housing violations at this property.

Is 96 Martense Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 96 Martense Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 96 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.