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38 Cumberland Street

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-02029-0039Map

Owner of record: Cumpar LLC

38 Cumberland Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Cumpar LLC. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on December 10, 2023. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
57
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
33

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 10, 2023

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 57

  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 1, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 1, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 1, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 4th story balcony east stack, building front

    May 13, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to cellar stairs at public hall, 1st story

    May 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    May 7, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    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

    May 7, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
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  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    May 7, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following required minimum 100 watts at front areaway, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no supply in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 1, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 1, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at the south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 4, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at front of building at fire escape

    Mar 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at fire escape,front of building

    Mar 7, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ,door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 7, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 7, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 7, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt b, 3rd story

    Jan 12, 2001 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls. in the entire apartment located at apt b, 3rd story

    Jan 12, 2001 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light in the bathroom located at apt b, 3rd story

    Jan 12, 2001 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose metal covers, for base-board heaters.. in the entire apartment located at apt b, 3rd story

    Jan 12, 2001 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective hard-wired smoke detecctor. in the entire apartment located at apt b, 3rd story

    Jan 12, 2001 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Oct 6, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear all stys

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of antenna wire at rear parapet wall at roof

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of chairs and metal pipes at center roof

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective terra cotta coping at north parapet wall at roof

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective retar front south chimney at roof

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective terra cotta coping at rear west parapet wall at roof

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing outside handle at bulkhead door at roof

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective dry wall ceiling at center cellar

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective defective mortise lock assembly at rear cellar door

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage thru out rear yard

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the 40 watts of incandescent light at rear yard

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs public hall all stys

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster ceiling 3 sty public hall

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster soffit at 4 sty public hall stairs

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at 4 sty public hall

    Oct 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    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 19, 2007

    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

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 6, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 6, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2016 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 13, 2014 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2014 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 7, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Mar 3, 2014 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 3, 2014 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 16, 2012 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 16, 2012 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 20, 2003 · Apt 3-A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
7,800 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2029 / 39
Assessed value
$760,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #320369, last renewed Jul 31, 2025.

Questions about 38 Cumberland Street

Who owns 38 Cumberland Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cumpar LLC.

Does 38 Cumberland Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.

Is 38 Cumberland 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 38 Cumberland Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 38 Cumberland Street?

It has 16 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.