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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 57
- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 1, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Apr 1, 2023
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.
Mar 22, 2023
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to cellar stairs at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
May 7, 2021
Open — Invalid certification
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- BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
May 7, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 2017
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 4, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ,door locked at public hall, 1st story
Mar 7, 2014
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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 7, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 7, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Oct 6, 1999
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear all stys
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of antenna wire at rear parapet wall at roof
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of chairs and metal pipes at center roof
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective terra cotta coping at north parapet wall at roof
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective retar front south chimney at roof
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing outside handle at bulkhead door at roof
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective dry wall ceiling at center cellar
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective defective mortise lock assembly at rear cellar door
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs public hall all stys
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster ceiling 3 sty public hall
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.