359 Sumpter Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01522-0066Map
Owner of record: James Lee Foremam
359 Sumpter Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is James Lee Foremam. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on November 3, 2025. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 71
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 9
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 71
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide wired glass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the 6th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide wired glass at building entrance and vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Dec 21, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Dec 21, 2020
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Dec 15, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated ceiling at bulkhead at public hall
Jul 7, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 7, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 1 sty apt 1r. , section '' ''
Apr 4, 1988 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective flap door rear yard to cellar.
Aug 10, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose electric light fixture rear yard.
Aug 10, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance street to vestibule.
Aug 10, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty rear.
Aug 10, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain at west center court.
Aug 10, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing terra coping rear east & west roof.
Aug 10, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods rear yard.
Aug 10, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water at cellar rear.
Aug 10, 1987
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1908
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 1522 / 66
- Assessed value
- $470,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #368015, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.
Questions about 359 Sumpter Street
Who owns 359 Sumpter Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is James Lee Foremam.
Does 359 Sumpter Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.
Is 359 Sumpter Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 359 Sumpter Street built?
City records list 1908 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 359 Sumpter Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.