40 Cumberland Street
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-02029-0040Map
Owner of record: Mit Realty LLC
40 Cumberland Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Mit Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on October 31, 2024. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 54
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 153
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 · 54
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at fire escape at east
Sep 28, 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.
Mar 22, 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 4, 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.
Feb 24, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 12, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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 that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 12, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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.
Mar 12, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Mar 12, 2021
Open — Invalid certification
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Mar 12, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Mar 12, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 12, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing guardrail above stair below grade , at northeast section, building front yard
Dec 13, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective disloged bricks with missing mortar at joints, parapet wall, southeast section, building front yard
Dec 13, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard
May 27, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household articles at 2nd and 3rd story balcony, building front
Apr 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of a bicycle at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of discarded pieces of wood at the 2nd and 3rd story balconies of the fire escape at the front of the building
Apr 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of garbage bins stored below dropladder of the fire escape at the front of the building
Apr 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Apr 6, 2020
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
Apr 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box : missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 6, 2020
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
Apr 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of a metal ladder stored at public hall stairs, 4th story
Apr 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a padlockable slide bolt at the door exting to the roof at the public hall stair bulkhead.
Apr 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at balcony, fire escape at building front , 2nd story
Apr 4, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing
Apr 3, 2020
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.
Apr 3, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Apr 3, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Apr 3, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 29, 2019
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 - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 opening created at floor with metal spiral staircase to cellar in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of spiral metal staircase installed to cellar in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling & west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 4, 2007 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling,east, west, north & south walls in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 4, 2007 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar floor in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 4, 2007 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 4, 2007 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling & walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 4, 2007 · Apt 3B
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 entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 4, 2007 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north, west & south walls in the 5th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 4, 2007 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 4, 2007 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling north wall riser radiator window 2 sty rear north apt 2c front room acajabon 852 4349 er1 95023791 , section '' ''
Sep 12, 1995 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling north south east & west walls riser window 2 sty rear north apt 2c kitchen er1 95023791 , section '' ''
Sep 12, 1995 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling north south east and west walls window radiator riser 2 sty rear north apt 2c center room er1 95023791 , section '' ''
Sep 12, 1995 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling north south east and west walls radiator riser window 2 sty rear north apt 2c rear room 95023791 er1 , section '' ''
Sep 12, 1995 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling north and south east and west walls riser window 2 sty rear north apt 2c bathroom er1 95023791 , section '' ''
Sep 12, 1995 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty rear north apt 2c acajabon , section '' ''
Sep 12, 1995 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 23, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work immediately & comply w/commissioners swo,call dob prior to returning to work
Nov 9, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work,obtain permit,contact dob for inspection
Oct 22, 2007
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to file a cert of correction for #34878135y.rem:comply w/ code.
Jul 7, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct the violating conditions cited in the prior nov#34878135y.rem:comply w/ the comm's order.
Apr 7, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w.o a permit. noted: installed waste/water lines & bathtub/showerat cellar, under alt 1c. also install steel spiral staircase from apt 1c kitchen cellar with full height partitions for two bedrooms at cell
Dec 1, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. noted: c of o 228444states cellar level boiler & ordinary storage. the left rear cellar isoccupied as two bedroom sleeping area for apt 1c. duplex apt contrary
Dec 1, 2010 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 9, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 3, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 2, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 2, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 2, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Apr 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 24, 2011 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 24, 2011 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 24, 2011 · Apt 4A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 31, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 31, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 1C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 1C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 16, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 16, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 16, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 16, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2010 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2010 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2010 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2010 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 25, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 25, 2010 · Apt 1C
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
- 12
- Building area
- 7,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2029 / 40
- Assessed value
- $698,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #324272, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.
Questions about 40 Cumberland Street
Who owns 40 Cumberland Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mit Realty LLC.
Does 40 Cumberland Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.
Is 40 Cumberland Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 40 Cumberland Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40 Cumberland Street?
It has 12 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.