227 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

227 Martense Street is a two-story, 4-unit New Law tenement building located in East Flatbush and owned by Chesky Weiss. The building, constructed in 1931, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Most recently, in December 2024, there were complaints about heat/hot water and a power outage, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions.

The building has a documented history of heating system problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between January 2022 and March 2024, including several instances of both building-wide and apartment-specific heat/hot water complaints. A significant water leak incident was reported in September 2022, and there were also issues with electrical service during this period. The building has undergone inspections that revealed various maintenance violations, with the most notable occurring in September 2022, when multiple violations were documented, including issues with plaster surfaces, self-closing doors, and the heating system access.

Of particular concern was an infestation of roaches reported in Apartment 1F during the same inspection. While these violations were classified as "closed," and there have been no bedbug reports filed in recent years (with the last three annual reports showing zero infested units), the building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring service issues, particularly with basic heating and hot water systems. A rodent inspection conducted in January 2020 was passed, indicating no current rodent issues. The building's recent bedbug reports from 2023-2024 show no infestations, suggesting improved pest control management.