96 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 96 Martense Street in Flatbush, owned by Aron Schwartz, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in September 2023, there were complaints about a refrigerator and mold, both of which were investigated by HPD with no violations issued. In late 2022, a significant cluster of maintenance issues was documented, with multiple violations issued in October 2022 related to water leaks (heavy flow and damp spots), door/window problems (including window frames), electrical lighting issues, and ceiling paint/plaster concerns.

These violations were formally documented through Housing Maintenance Code violations and required repairs to various systems and fixtures in apartment 3E, including roofing to prevent leaks, electrical lighting fixtures, and window sashes. The building has had some structural and environmental concerns, with a 2022 report noting issues with the building cornice, facade cracks, and loose bricks on multiple sides, though these violations were subsequently resolved in early 2023. An emergency complaint was filed in June 2022 regarding building shaking/vibrating, which resulted in an OATH violation.

The building's maintenance history shows regular bedbug reporting requirements have been met, with no confirmed infestations reported since 2020. Recent inspections indicate basic compliance with bedbug reporting requirements through 2025, with no dwelling units reported as infested or requiring eradication. The property has undergone various repairs and maintenance actions, as evidenced by the closing of multiple HPD complaints throughout 2022-2023, though the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's violation history indicates attention to repairs has generally occurred, with many complaints being resolved through appropriate corrective actions, though some issues required multiple inspections and follow-up actions before resolution.