Brooklyn · Block 5089 · Lot 20 · 11226

38 Martense Street

3 floors · 6 apartments · 4,141 sq ft · built 1931 · class C2 · owner of record: Mhany Mother Gaston Housing Development Fund Corp

76open violations
$250ECB/OATH penalties owed
9HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 1994-05-31
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 65 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 65 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 81 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 14 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 430 days
Next cycle year 2027

Open violations

ECB / OATH (1) · $250 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Oct 13, 2026Construction CLASS - 3
ATOI OBSERVED SHED-LIKE WOODEN STRUCTURE APX 160 SQ FEET ON EXP 1 FRONT YARD. STRUCTURE EXCEEDS SHED CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS., OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION
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Dec 23, 2026
PENDING
$250
DOB (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 23, 2024LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#11487
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#21312
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 23, 2024Boiler LBLVIO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report
Active
HPD (72) · C 9 · B 42 · A 13
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Nov 10, 2016I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Apr 12, 2021I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Feb 23, 2015I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Oct 13, 2015I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Oct 18, 2018I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Oct 30, 2019I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 27, 2017I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Mar 1, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Mar 23, 2023A(A) § HMC: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 26, 2023
Mar 1, 2022A(A) § HMC: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 4, 2022
Apr 12, 2021A(A) § HMC: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.Jul 16, 2021
Aug 1, 2012B§ 27-2040 ADM CODE 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 REQUIREDSep 5, 2012
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE 1 STY APT 1A.Nov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 2R · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT SOUTH WALL 2 STY WEST APT 2R WEST ROOM. LOCATED AT APT 2RNov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR VESTIBULE TO 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Nov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR VESTIBULE TO 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Nov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 1F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE WALL NEAR SHOWERHEAD BATHROOM 1 STY FRONT APT 1F. LOCATED AT APT 1FNov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 2F · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING KITCHEN 2 STY FRONT APT 2F , SECTION '' ''Nov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 1F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW SASHES BATHROOM 1 STY WEST APT 1F LOCATED AT APT 1FNov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 1F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS KITCHEN 1 STY WEST APT 1F LOCATED AT APT 1FNov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING & WEST WALL 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Nov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR ENTRANCE VESTIBULE TO 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Nov 24, 2006
Nov 16, 1993BApt 1F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLET SOUTHWEST WALL KITCHEN 1 STY FRONT APT 1F. LOCATED AT APT 1FJan 3, 1994
Nov 16, 1993BApt 1F · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING 1 STY FRONT APT 1F DANIEL. LOCATED AT APT 1FJan 3, 1994
Nov 16, 1993B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING 100 WATTS LIGHT BULB FIXTURE AT FRONT ENTRANCE TO BLDG.Jan 3, 1994
Nov 16, 1993BApt 1F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILING BATHROOM 2ND ROOM FROM FRONT 1 STY FRONT APT 1F. LOCATED AT APT 1FJan 3, 1994
Nov 9, 1993BApt 1F · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET BATHROOM 1 STY WEST APT 1F LOCATED AT APT 1FDec 27, 1993
Nov 9, 1993C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT CEILING CELLAR REARNov 29, 1993
Nov 9, 1993CApt 1F · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION SUPPLY LINE AT SINK KITCHEN 1 STY WEST APT 1F LOCATED AT APT 1FNov 29, 1993
Nov 9, 1993CApt 1F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING BATHROOM 1 STY WEST APT 1F ER1 LOCATED AT APT 1FNov 29, 1993
Nov 9, 1993BApt 1F · § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES OVEN AT RANGE KITCHEN 1 STY WEST APT 1F LOCATED AT APT 1FDec 27, 1993
Nov 9, 1993C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CASCADING WATER LEAK AT CEILING CELLAR REARNov 29, 1993
Nov 9, 1993BApt 1F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILINGS AND WALLS THRU OUT 1 ATY WEST APT 1F LOCATED AT APT 1FDec 27, 1993
Nov 9, 1993BApt 1F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILE BATHROOM 1 STY WEST APT 1F LOCATED AT APT 1FDec 27, 1993
Sep 28, 1993BApt 1F · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS SINK KITCHEN 1 STY NORTH APT 1F. LOCATED AT APT 1FNov 15, 1993
Sep 28, 1993BApt 1F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL BASE CABINET UNDER SINK KITCHEN 1 STY NORTH APT 1F. LOCATED AT APT 1FNov 15, 1993
Sep 28, 1993B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING TRIP HAZARD FRONT YARD AT STAIRS.Nov 15, 1993
Sep 28, 1993BApt 1F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING NORTH ROOM 1 STY NORTH APT 1F. LOCATED AT APT 1FNov 15, 1993
Sep 28, 1993BApt 1F · § 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 1 STY NORTH APT 1F. LOCATED AT APT 1FNov 15, 1993
Sep 28, 1993BApt 1F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING & SOUTH WALL BATHROOM 1 STY NORTH APT 1F. LOCATED AT APT 1FNov 15, 1993
Nov 20, 1990CApt 2F · § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK ENTRANCE DOOR 2 STY FRONT APT 2F , SECTION '' ''Dec 10, 1990
Nov 20, 1990BApt 2F · § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 2 STY FRONT APT 2F , SECTION '' ''Jan 7, 1991
Dec 5, 1989BApt 2R · § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES 2 STY WEST APT 2R THRU OUT. LOCATED AT APT 2RJan 22, 1990
Dec 5, 1989C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE 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 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & BOILER ROOM DOOR.Dec 25, 1989
Dec 5, 1989CApt 2R · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER BOARD CEILING 2 STY WEST APT 2R BATHROOM ER1. LOCATED AT APT 2RDec 25, 1989
Dec 5, 1989BApt 2R · § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES SOUTH WALL 2 STY WEST APT 2R BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 2RJan 22, 1990
Dec 5, 1989CApt 2R · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS WASHBASIN 2 STY WEST APT 2R BATHROOM ER1. LOCATED AT APT 2RDec 25, 1989
Dec 5, 1989BApt 2R · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERABLE 2 STY WEST APT 2R HILL. LOCATED AT APT 2RJan 22, 1990
Dec 5, 1989BApt 2R · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE TO 2 STY NORTH APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2RJan 22, 1990
Jul 25, 1989BApt 1R · § 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 1 STY WEST APT 1R. , SECTION '' ''Sep 11, 1989
Jun 20, 1989BApt 1R · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS COLD WATER WASHBASIN 1 STY SOUTHWEST APT 1R BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''Aug 7, 1989
Jun 20, 1989BApt 1R · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE 1 STY SOUTHWEST APT 1R. , SECTION '' ''Aug 7, 1989
Jun 20, 1989BApt 1R · § 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 1 STY SOUTHWEST APT 1R. , SECTION '' ''Aug 7, 1989
Sep 13, 1988B§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE VESTIBULE TO 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Oct 31, 1988
Sep 13, 1988B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ETC 2 STY PUBLIC HALL.Oct 31, 1988
Sep 13, 1988B§ 27-2040 ADM CODE 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.Oct 31, 1988
Dec 22, 1987BApt 1A · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 1 STY APT 1A FRONT BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 1AFeb 8, 1988
Dec 22, 1987B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRES 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Feb 8, 1988
Dec 22, 1987B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING FRONT AREAWAY.Feb 8, 1988
Dec 22, 1987BApt 1A · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE BELLS 1 STY PUBLIC HALL TO APT 1A FRONT. LOCATED AT APT 1AFeb 8, 1988

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Oct 13, 2026ECBConstruction: ATOI OBSERVED SHED-LIKE WOODEN STRUCTURE APX 160 SQ FEET ON EXP 1 FRONT YARD. STRUCTURE EXCEEDS SHED CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS., OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITIONOpen

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