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257 Cumberland Street

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-02102-0007Map

Owner of record: Sittler Edward

257 Cumberland Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sittler Edward. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on February 24, 2022. 21 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 24, 2022

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 · 23

  • 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
  • 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 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective windows 2 sty apt 2 front room. , section '' ''

    Jun 22, 1992 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective tack & putty all windows front room 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 22, 1992 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper and lower window sashes bathroom 2 sty public hall

    Jul 2, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective frames for window bathroom 2 sty public hall

    Jul 2, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balustrade all stys public hall

    Jul 2, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty west apt 3 gllesfire located at apt 3

    Jul 2, 1991 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective balustrade front entrance stairs to bldg

    Jul 2, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement step front stair entrance to bldg

    Jul 2, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and household items 1 sty public hall

    Jul 2, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 2, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood tread 6 up stairs 2 to 3 sty public hall

    Jul 2, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings thru out 2 sty west apt 3 located at apt 3

    Jul 2, 1991 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing knob on entrance door to 2 sty west apt 3 located at apt 3

    Jul 2, 1991 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor bathroom 2 sty public hall

    Jul 2, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items & lumber etc basement & 1 sty pub hall.

    Jan 27, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brownstone stairs at entrance street to bldg.

    Jan 27, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes front of all stys.

    Jan 27, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls & ceilings all stys public hall.

    Jan 27, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items furniture basement public hall.

    Jan 27, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose west wrought iron fence front yard.

    Jan 27, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jan 27, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - 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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,880 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2102 / 7
Assessed value
$290,580
Landmark / historic district
Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #352271, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 257 Cumberland Street

Who owns 257 Cumberland Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sittler Edward.

Does 257 Cumberland Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 257 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 257 Cumberland Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 257 Cumberland Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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