271 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

271 Martense Street is a 5-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Samuel Hoffman. The building has experienced recurring water-related issues, with multiple complaints and violations documented between 2022 and 2024, including instances of heavy flow, slow leaks, and damp spots affecting various units (especially notable in Apartment 4F and 3F) and common areas, with the most recent complaints occurring in early 2024.

These water-related problems were serious enough to warrant both emergency and non-emergency responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), resulting in several Housing Maintenance Code violations requiring repairs. The building's maintenance history shows some additional concerning issues, including a door-related complaint in March 2024 and a bedbug reporting violation in April 2024, though inspections indicated no current infestations.

While the building passed rodent inspections in 2020, 2023, and 2016, there were initial failed inspections in 2010 and 2016 showing rat activity or other reasons for concern. The Department of Buildings documented a serious incident in July 2018 involving a potentially dangerous condition with a skylight and windows, leading to a resolved stop work order and a $3,125 penalty for failing to protect adjoining properties during construction work. More recently, in April 2024, the building received a violation for a non-self-closing door to the laundry area, though most other violations issued in early 2024 were subsequently closed following repairs and compliance actions taken by management.