299 Sumpter Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01521-0070Map
Owner of record: Brynner, Melody
299 Sumpter Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Brynner, Melody. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 1 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 10
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 8
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at east door front areaway. at basement
Apr 24, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire at ceiling meter room (front) at basement
Apr 24, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt front, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt FRONT
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 01
Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 01
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 01
Feb 16, 2006 · Apt 01
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd story apt. 3 kitchen sink wash basin
Aug 15, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom basement story apartment
Aug 15, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 29, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 1
Alumapole pump jack scaffold.@3story site observe pump jack scaffold up to roof level approx 30ft high in use to facilitate demolition existing facade@exp#1 not to specs- missing platform nets, platform not sec
Sep 20, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
@3story site observe active demolition of facade@exp#1 facilitated with use of pump jack scaffold above exp#2(297)&4(299a) neighbor properties spaces&no safety/protection measures in place for neighboring prope
Sep 20, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
@active 3story site observe inadequate housekeeping throughout within site&on sidewalk-entire front yard covered in debris¬ in container, material all over sidewalk with extension cords obstruction&trip haza
Sep 20, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Sec.27-597.questionable construction.noted:at the time of inspection plan showed a partition & doorway in storage area 1fl.physical observation shows partition & door was removed 2fl plans shows partitions to b
Sep 28, 2007 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg(exterior)note on inspection approx 20' to 30sq ft of exterior east wall has collapsed. d.o.b records shows violation was issued on 4/11/07 for the east wall bulging out
Jul 30, 2007 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept of bldg records. occupancy change from 2 family to s.o.r 26. remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy immediately
Jul 29, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by d.o.b records. occupancy change from 2 family to sro (26).remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy immediately.
Jul 29, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:cellar level installed gas line for stove& kitchen sink w/plumbing.remedy:obtain permits for illegal work.
Apr 24, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior east side of bldg bulging at 1 & 2fl level.noted:bldg approx.2' out *must have engineers report for structural report.remedy:must have engineers report on above location.
Apr 24, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.haz.noted:east exterior"heavy"stucco wall is in excessive disrepair w/ a 30'w x 14'h section bulging outward 12" at center w/ 20'l horizontal crack.stucco peeling off at
Apr 13, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. noted:partitions erected at every fl creating additional rooms.plumbing lines run for kitchen sink/gas stove at cellar.steel fire escape installed at rear of bldg.remedy:obtain permit.
Apr 13, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence alt for occupancy as a dwelling for more then the legally approved # of families.noted:bldg dept records state residence legally approved for 2 families. residence now alt/converted to 12 sro rooms
Apr 13, 2007 · Penalty $23,300
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg(exterior)noted:east wall bulging 8 x 10"s outward adjacent to parking lot.remedy:make area safe.obtain structural engineers report on condition,make all necessary repairs.
Apr 11, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dob records.noted:premises(2)family situated as sro w/ more occupants(beds)than rooms w/ bathrooms present.remedy:discontinue illegal use.
Apr 11, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
East frame(brick nogging wall is building outward approxinately 10 to 12 inches and in danger of collapsing into adjoining vacant lot to the east bulge is visible at basement level. vacate premises immediately
Aug 7, 1996 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: gut renovation all floors: (1) new kitchens bathrooms under construction 1st & 2nd flr (2) new partitions install forming rooms @ basement (3) liner walls installed in baseme
Jul 31, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 5, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 21, 2005 · Apt GFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,001 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1521 / 70
- Assessed value
- $87,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #825718, last renewed Mar 17, 2025.
Questions about 299 Sumpter Street
Who owns 299 Sumpter Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brynner, Melody.
Does 299 Sumpter Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 299 Sumpter Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 299 Sumpter Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 299 Sumpter Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.