255 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 16-unit, 4-story New Law tenement at 255 Martense Street in East Flatbush, built in 1927 and currently owned by Cecil Lowe, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between 2024-2025, there have been recurring problems with heating and plumbing systems, including an unresolved radiator issue from December 2024, a heat-related problem in June 2024, and multiple water-related issues in early 2024 affecting both apartments and common areas. The building has also faced challenges with interior conditions, including violations related to walls, paint, and plaster, particularly affecting Apartment 15 on the 4th floor.

Between 2021 and 2024, there was one instance of pest infestation reported in 2024, following prior reports in 2021 showing three units affected. The building's maintenance history reveals periodic issues with common areas, including problems with doors, fire safety materials, and various infrastructure components as documented in multiple HPD violations throughout 2024. The property has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with significant outbreaks reported in 2021 (3 units) and 2020 (2 units), though more recent filings in 2022-2023 indicate successful eradication efforts with only one unit affected in 2024.

Water-related issues have been particularly persistent, with multiple complaints and violations recorded between 2021 and 2024. Historical records show the building has generally passed rodent inspections in 2010 and 2020. While many of the violations issued in 2024 were subsequently closed, it's worth noting that some complaints, such as the December 2024 radiator issue, required resubmission for further inspection. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to violations, as evidenced by the closure of numerous citations, though the recurring nature of certain issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.