roofy
Post

256 Martense Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05091-0037Map

Owner of record: Thelma J Mcintosh

256 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 Thelma J Mcintosh. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on November 29, 2024. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 29, 2024

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
6
About 100% 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 36

  • 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

    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 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 25, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 25, 2017 · Apt 1

    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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 acoustical drop ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2013 · Apt 2

    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 100 watts minimum required

    Jul 26, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 22, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
Show 26 more ↓
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall, 2nd closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 2nd closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall, 1st radiator from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2006 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ; 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2006 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner

    Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 lobby

    Aug 16, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit bulk head door to roof

    Aug 16, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof

    Aug 16, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3rd sty rear balcony

    Aug 16, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bulk head to roof door knob

    Aug 16, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ' at cellar

    Aug 16, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing coping east side of roof

    Aug 16, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 suspended ceilings installed private hall north room & bathroom 2 sty rear apt 4. , section '' ''

    Sep 10, 1993 · Apt 4

    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 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors public stair bulkhead.

    Aug 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the ast yard night inspection.

    Aug 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of cardboard boxes 3 sty public stairs to roof.

    Aug 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing light bulbs of fixtures front entrance to bldg.

    Feb 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation roof cornice front.

    Feb 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 droped ceilings 2 sty front apt 3 thru out. , section '' ''

    May 22, 1986 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 panel on wall 2 sty front apt 3 thru out. , section '' ''

    May 22, 1986 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing missing putty window sash thru out 2 sty apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Mar 24, 1986 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Jan 4, 1978

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escape all stys.

    Sep 27, 1973

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    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

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Sep 20, 2013 · Apt 2

    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
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,515 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
5091 / 37
Assessed value
$342,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #304871, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.

Questions about 256 Martense Street

Who owns 256 Martense Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Thelma J Mcintosh.

Does 256 Martense Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 256 Martense Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 256 Martense Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 256 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.