196 Martense Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05091-0009Map
Owner of record: 2701 Church Avenue, LLC
196 Martense Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1966 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 2701 Church Avenue, LLC. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 5 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 46
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle, cart at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal door installed at prevented position ,and obstrusted egress path throught public hall stairs to roof at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of wagon cart, storage rack, at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing wood wedge at vestibule , 1st story
Sep 11, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles throughout stair treads, at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Sep 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at the building front entrance court
Sep 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ccover lids at regular tash bins, at the waste collections area, of the building front entrance sections court
Sep 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Sep 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 11, 2017
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 11, 2017
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 11, 2017
Open — Not complied with - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east and west walls at vestibule, 1st story
Nov 23, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east and west walls at vestibule, 1st story
Nov 23, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal door leading to roof extension in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide fixed ventilation for fresh air supply to insure proper combustion (gas fired boiler) in the boiler room at basement
Mar 14, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the , at basement
Mar 14, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative counter balance of lower thermo sash on egress window in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder on fire escape at west yard
Dec 11, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective or inoperative bell system from 1 story public hall vestibule to apt located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt installed on door at public hall stair bulkhead to roof
Feb 23, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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 - 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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 10, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Apr 13, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Locks
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Window guards
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 6, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1966
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 6,488 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,038 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5091 / 9
- Assessed value
- $492,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #360930, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.
Questions about 196 Martense Street
Who owns 196 Martense Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2701 Church Avenue, LLC.
Does 196 Martense Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 196 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 196 Martense Street built?
City records list 1966 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 196 Martense Street?
It has 4 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.