Brooklyn · Block 5089 · Lot 28 · 11226

56 Martense Street

3 floors · 3 apartments · 4,086 sq ft · built 1930 · class C0 · owner of record: North Brooklyn Real Estate Initiative, C Orp.

100open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
14HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
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 1998-03-31
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 (2)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Sep 16, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.AT TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVE A CELLAR CONVERTED INTO A "A" CLASS APARTMENT WITH 3 SRO'S PARTITION WALLS,PLUMBING,GAS LINES,AND ELECTRICAL WORK PERFORMED WITHOUT A PERMIT.ILLEGAL CONVERS
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Nov 6, 2017
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$0
Jun 12, 2017Construction CLASS - 2
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O AND DEPT. OF BUILDINGS RECORDS. PARTITIONS ERECTED CREATING 4 ROOMING UNITS FOR ILLEGAL USE OF LIVING AND SLEEPING AT CELLAR. COMMUNITY KITCHEN PRESENT COMPLETED WIT
#35242018H
Jun 11, 2018
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$0
DOB (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Dec 13, 2017FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00468
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 10, 1997LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#27345
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 29, 1995LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#25297
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 1994LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#06851
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#23568
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#06850
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 14)
Active
Dec 13, 2017AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Feb 10, 1997Boiler LL6291
Active
Aug 29, 1995Boiler LL6291
Active
Jun 1, 1994Boiler LL6291
Active
Jun 1, 1993Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (86) · C 14 · B 40 · A 20
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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—
Oct 13, 2015ISECTION27-2107 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 V—
Nov 10, 2016ISECTION27-2107 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 V—
Nov 20, 2025I§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 29, 2024I§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 10, 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 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—
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—
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—
Feb 23, 2015ISECTION27-2107 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 V—
Nov 21, 2023I§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—
May 5, 2026A(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.Aug 8, 2026
Jun 10, 2025A(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.Sep 13, 2025
Apr 11, 2024A(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 15, 2024
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
Oct 4, 2021BApt 11 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PRIVACY LOCK AT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 11, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNov 8, 2021
Sep 20, 2021B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MAIL BOX LOCK ROOM 11 AT VESTIBULE , 1st STORYOct 25, 2021
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
Jun 23, 2017B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAINTED SPRINKLER HEADS AT CEILING ,SOUTH SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYJul 28, 2017
Jun 23, 2017C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING BOTTOM RODS AND HANDRAIL AT DROP LADDER OF REAR YARD AT FIRE ESCAPEJul 1, 2017
Jun 23, 2017A§ 190 M/D LAW SOLIDLY CLOSE THE SPACE BETWEEN THE TREADS OF INSIDE STAIRS FROM CELLAR TO AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 26, 2017
Jun 23, 2017B§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRING AT MAIN POWER PANEL AT NORTH WALL,FRONT CELLAR AT METER ROOMJul 28, 2017
Jun 23, 2017B§ 27-2077, 2078 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL USE FOR SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY PURPOSES 2ND ROOM FROM NORTH (RM19) AT CELLARJul 28, 2017
Jun 23, 2017B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAINTED SPRINKLER HEADS AT CEILING ,SOUTH SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYJul 28, 2017
Jun 23, 2017B§ 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS KITCHEN SINK, SHOWER STALL,WASH BASIN AND WATER CLOSET AT CELLARJul 28, 2017
Jun 23, 2017B§ 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, GAS RANGE AT CELLARJul 28, 2017
Jun 23, 2017B§ 27-2077, 2078 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL USE FOR SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY PURPOSES 4TH ROOM FROM NORTH (RM21) AT CELLARJul 28, 2017
Jun 15, 2017CApt RM19 · § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM RM19, 2nd B-ROOM FROM SOUTH AT WESTJun 13, 2017
Dec 19, 2013BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 23, 2014
Dec 19, 2013CSECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR TO CELLAR LOCKED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYDec 27, 2013
Aug 30, 2012CApt NA · SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM NO ACCESS TO BOILER ROOM IN THE ROOM LOCATED AT B-ROOM NA, 1st STORYSep 5, 2012
Aug 28, 2012BSECTION 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 WATTSOct 2, 2012
Aug 15, 2012CSECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM N/A TO CELLAR DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOMAug 21, 2012
Aug 15, 2012CSECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 1st STORYAug 14, 2012
Jul 17, 2008BSECTION 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 REQUIRED LIGHTS NOT ON.Aug 21, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNCAPPED GAS LINE PIPE CEILING 3 STY PUBLIC HALL KITCHEN.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008CApt 12 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER SOUTHEAST ROOM 3 STY APT 12 ER1. LOCATED AT APT 12Jun 9, 2008
Jun 3, 2008AD26-33.03 ADM CODE POST A SIGN IN ROOMING UNIT SHOWING MAXIMUM LAWFUL OCCUPANCY FOR SLEEPING PURPOSES ALL ROOMS 3 STY.Sep 6, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CLG BOILER ROOM CELLAR.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER CLG CELLAR THRU OUT.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008CD26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DEFECTIVE & EXPOSED WIRING CELLAR THRU OUT ER1.Jun 9, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BD26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE REAR YARD.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICKS & MORTAR JOINTS CHIMNEY ROOF CENTER.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAST IRON VENT PIPE ROOF CENTER.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD TO ROOF.Sep 6, 2008
Jun 3, 2008AD26-33.03 ADM CODE POST A SIGN IN ROOMING UNIT SHOWING MAXIMUM LAWFUL OCCUPANCY FOR SLEEPING PURPOSES ALL ROOMS 1 STY.Sep 6, 2008
Jun 3, 2008AD26-33.03 ADM CODE POST A SIGN IN ROOMING UNIT SHOWING MAXIMUM LAWFUL OCCUPANCY FOR SLEEPING PURPOSES ALL ROOMS 2 STY.Sep 6, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ALL ROOMS 1 STY.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ALL ROOMS 2 STY.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ALL ROOMS 3 STY.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR TO BOILER ROOM CELLAR.Sep 6, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BOILER ROOM CELLAR.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE SADDLE 2 STY PUBLIC HALL BATHROOM.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS STAIR BULKHEAD TO ROOF PUBLIC HALL.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING EXTERIOR PULL HANDLE BULKHEAD DOOR TO ROOF.Sep 6, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS DUMBWAITER SKYLIGHT ROOF CENTER REAR.Jul 8, 2008
Jun 3, 2008ASECTION 27-2027 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RAIN LEADER 1 STY REAR.Sep 6, 2008
Jun 3, 2008BSECTION 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS CELLAR THRU OUT.Jul 8, 2008

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