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96 Martense Street
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96 Martense Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11226

6 Units

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Built in 1931

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3 Floors

2.9(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 96 Martense Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews indicate mixed experiences at 96 Martense Street, Brooklyn. Tenants appreciate the convenient location, good natural light, and responsive heating. However, significant concerns revolve around poor garbage management, unresponsive landlords, and delayed security deposit returns. Some units lack basic amenities like dishwashers. While some recommend the building for its positives, others emphasize the need for improved management, faster responses, and better maintenance. Pros include spacious units and laundry facilities, but consistent improvement in landlord communication and building upkeep is necessary for a more satisfactory living experience.

    Reviews (4)

    Over 3 years ago
    Never returned security, gross, and disappointing
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The apartment looked very nice!! So many windows and the hardwood floors were pretty. Also very tall ceilings. That’s
    Cons:
    There was no garbage services so it piled and smelled in the front, the landlord was unresponsive and wouldn’t even let us use any lock smith. We had to use one he was friends with and they charged us 50% more than other options. When I moved in, the oven set on fire when I first tried using it because the previous tenant left a huge build up of grease. Also, we never received our security after we moved out.
    Advice to owner:
    Do better. This was the most disappointing landlord experience I’ve ever had.
    Over 3 years ago
    Great location, basically no landlord
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great subway and bus accessibility. Neighbors are friendly and relaxed. Great light in my apartment which is in great shape. When the oven broke the landlord replaced it as quickly as possible which was great. Laundry in building and never had to wait for it.
    Cons:
    Landlord is not pleasant to communicate with. The management company that does not respond to tickets. There were lots of issues with the garbage management, no super for a long time, etc. The basement is very messy and poorly managed. FYI I paid $2,200 total de t in 2021/22. Utilities were about $200 a month five or take, you have to paid electric, heat, and wifi.
    Advice to owner:
    Get a real super so you can actually address tenant concerns. It took almost a month to get my security deposit back which is not legal.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 96 Martense Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.5 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    1
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 03, 2022: § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood paneling at all walls in the foyer located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Hazardous
    6
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 03, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    2
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 03, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    A
    Aron Schwartz
    2.9(4)
    Agent•
    1 Property•6 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    E
    Eli Schwartz
    2.9(4)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•6 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    M
    96 Martense LLC
    2.9(4)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•6 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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