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256 Cumberland Street

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-02101-7505Map

Owner of record: Unavailable Owner

256 Cumberland Street is a condominium built in 1860 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 20 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 28

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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.

    Apr 9, 2024

    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
  • 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 29, 2019

    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
  • 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
  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Oct 24, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Nov 14, 1989

    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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Nov 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Nov 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt.

    Nov 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.

    Nov 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color cockloft 3 sty public hall.

    Nov 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range 1 sty rear apt 2 kitchen. located at apt 2

    Nov 14, 1989 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window molding & frame 1 sty rear apt center room.

    Nov 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty rear apt 2. located at apt 2

    Nov 14, 1989 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters all stys public hall stairs.

    Nov 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Nov 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings public hall all stys.

    Nov 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble door saddle vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of all stys public hall.

    Mar 9, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ceiling vent system 3 sty apt kitchen.

    Mar 9, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the thru out cellar.

    Mar 9, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room cellar.

    Mar 9, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective light fixture ceiling boiler room cellar.

    Mar 9, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 50 watts

    Mar 2, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Condominium (R1)
Year built
1860
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
4,515 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2101 / 7505
Assessed value
$481,050
Landmark / historic district
Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #371412, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.

Questions about 256 Cumberland Street

Who owns 256 Cumberland Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.

Does 256 Cumberland Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 256 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 256 Cumberland Street built?

City records list 1860 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 256 Cumberland Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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