150 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The current state of 150 Martense Street, a 7-story, 12-unit apartment building in Flatbush owned by Eli Shillian, reveals several concerning patterns over recent years, particularly in 2025. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues, with three separate complaints in June 2025, including one that resulted in confirmed rat activity. Multiple service requests regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage are currently open as of June 2025.

There were also significant maintenance issues earlier in 2025, including complaints about electrical outages and inadequate heating/hot water, though inspectors were often unable to gain access to verify these problems. A series of building code violations and construction-related issues were documented between 2018 and 2021, including failure to properly maintain safety equipment and improper construction practices, resulting in various penalties. The building's recent history shows some improvements in certain areas, such as the resolution of earlier violations related to smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector requirements in Apartment 3, as well as successful bedbug management, with no reported infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2023).

However, the persistent rodent issues and ongoing unsanitary condition complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The Department of Buildings records show multiple inspection attempts where access was not granted, particularly during 2021 and 2022, which has hindered resolution of various complaints. While several construction permits have been issued and completed since 2018, indicating some degree of building maintenance and upgrades, the frequency of recent complaints suggests that maintaining basic living conditions remains a challenge for this property.