61 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 6-story, 60-unit condominium building at 61 Martense Street in Flatbush, constructed in 1953, has experienced a number of significant issues recently, particularly in 2024-2025. Most notably, there are active concerns regarding building safety, with violations related to the exterior facade, including issues with cracked masonry and damaged mortar joints. The property has multiple active ECB violations from 2024 regarding facade maintenance, parking structure condition, and an apparent failure to obtain proper permits for certain work.

In late May 2025, there was a cluster of maintenance issues reported, including plumbing problems in the bathtub/shower, and the presence of mold and pests, though not all these complaints were found to violate housing laws upon inspection. The building has been under close scrutiny in recent years, with various structural concerns emerging since late 2023, including a partial vacate order related to deteriorated masonry work. Elevator service continues to be an issue, as evidenced by a March 2025 complaint about lack of alternate service.

Electrical systems have also been problematic, with documented wiring issues and a history of electrical violations. The property has consistently reported 0 bedbug infestations in its annual filings. While there were instances of rat activity noted in inspections from 2015 and 2016, more recent inspections in 2018-2019 passed without issues. The building has had multiple permit issuances for various repairs and upgrades between 2018 and 2021, indicating ongoing maintenance efforts by management.