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144 Martense Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05090-0029Map

Owner of record: Karam, Samer

144 Martense Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Karam, Samer. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 21

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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
  • 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

    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

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring ceiling 2 sty public hall.

    Aug 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture 2 sty public hall.

    Aug 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall to roof.

    Aug 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Aug 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 50 watts night inspection.

    Aug 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. properly secure shoe of drop ladder rear fire escape.

    Mar 19, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster board ceiling cellar throughout.

    Jul 31, 1973

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors stair bulkhead.

    Jul 31, 1973

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty pub hall entrance vestibul%.

    Jul 31, 1973

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Jul 31, 1973

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 21, 2020 · Apt APT3

    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
1915
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,282 ft²
Lot area
2,400 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
5090 / 29
Assessed value
$84,240
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #339987, last renewed Jun 24, 2026.

Questions about 144 Martense Street

Who owns 144 Martense Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Karam, Samer.

Does 144 Martense Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 144 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 144 Martense Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 144 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.