12 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226
12 Martense Street is a 4-story, 20-unit residential building constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Ines Dejesus. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a heat/hot water outage affecting the entire building in late 2024, which could not be verified by HPD due to access issues. During August 2024, multiple complaints were filed and investigated, resulting in one violation regarding window frame issues, while others related to plumbing, pest control, and various door/window problems were resolved without violations.
The building has two active Department of Buildings violations from June 2023 related to failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018 and 2021. Previous complaints about potential illegal conversions and unauthorized work were investigated in 2021-2022 but resulted in no violations being found. The property has a documented history of pest issues, with multiple violations for roach infestations in apartment 2A in 2024, though bedbug reports from 2021-2024 indicate no infestations during those periods.
Winter 2024-2025 saw another heat-related incident which remains of particular concern. Various window-related violations have been identified and some corrected, including issues with window panes and frames in 2024. While the building's recent history shows multiple maintenance issues requiring attention, it appears that most complaints are being addressed through the appropriate channels, with some needing multiple inspections for resolution. The property's age and size suggest ongoing maintenance challenges typical of similar buildings in the area.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 20 |
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Year built | 1925 |
Total area | 18240 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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