233 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 4-unit, 2-story New Law tenement building at 233 Martense Street in East Flatbush, owned by Henry Henderson, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over recent years, particularly regarding heating and water services. Most notably, there have been two emergency heat/hot water complaints in 2021 and 2022 where HPD was unable to gain access to perform inspections, though these issues appear to have been resolved.

The building faced significant maintenance challenges in 2018, particularly in the second-floor apartment (2R), where multiple violations were documented, including problems with mold (in bathroom), broken sink waste connections, defective plaster surfaces, bathroom radiator maintenance issues, problems with window spring balances, and general deficiencies in wall and ceiling conditions. More recent records show that while these specific maintenance issues may have been addressed, the building had outstanding violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements in 2021, 2022, and 2023. However, the most recent bedbug report filing for the period 2023-2024 shows zero infested units.

The property has also experienced issues with access for inspections, as evidenced by two "Work Without a Permit" complaints in 2022 where inspectors were unable to gain access. A rodent inspection conducted in January 2020 resulted in a passing grade, which is positive. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, the most recent records suggest that some of these problems have been addressed, though historical patterns of heating system and general maintenance complaints are notable.