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249 Cumberland Street

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-02102-0008Map

Owner of record: Cumberland Apartments

249 Cumberland Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 70 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Cumberland Apartments. HPD has recorded 140 housing violations here, most recently on April 22, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
140
DOB violations
34
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
238

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 22, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
17
About 24% of the building's 70 apartments
Down from 18 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 140

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Apr 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door at compactor closet, 4th story

    Aug 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door at compactor closet, 3rd story

    Aug 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door at compactor closet, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 412, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''north''

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 412

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 412, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''north''

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 412

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 1st fire door from north at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to boiler room at west at basement

    Jul 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable knob at door preventing entrance to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 403, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 403

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 412, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''north''

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 412

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide and maintain a pure and wholesome water supply that was found discolored at at sink in the kitchen located at apt 412, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''north''

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 412

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 412, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''north''

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 412

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock and assembly at vestibule entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 403, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 403

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 403, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 403

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 403, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 403

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 403, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 403

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    May 27, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at compactor closet, 3rd story

    May 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges at lobby, 1st story

    May 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to compactor closet at east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective compactor closet at east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchenette located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    Aug 26, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing cover lids at garbage cans at cellar

    Jul 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to compactor closet at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing refrigerator with door intacted at public hall at cellar

    Jul 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchenette located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchenette located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative stile clips on top rail at lower sash at fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective sash lock on top rail at upper window sash, 1st from south at west in the 1st room from east located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface, grouted joints and caulking of visible mold at west wall around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system from building front entrance door to handset at north wall in the foyer located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jul 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 [ missing frame ] at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing removable door stopper at vestibule entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 211, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 211

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 34

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 18, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #340195354 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit

    Jan 26, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 30, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 18, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 14, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 12, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 12, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 12, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 12, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 8, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 29, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 19, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 21, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 17, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 18, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 23, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1624

    Aug 17, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p1624

    Apr 3, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 17, 1994

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Device #3p1624

    Mar 29, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    73-five year test and file elv3

    Oct 22, 1990

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Device#3p1624

    Oct 22, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 22, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner. at time of inspection, observed the base of fence, approx. 8" inch incased concrete around front yard planting area in state of disrepair. noted stress c

    Jul 23, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Class 2: phone inoperative repair & programto 24 hr emergency operator. car floor not level with landing sill adjust car to level at every floor. car button station not tagged with device number. provide nyc id

    Jul 21, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Provide in-case of fire signs on all floors and basement., provide over -head room door sign., replace unreadable main line disconnect switch fuse., class 1: cease use items. repair door lock monitor., provied

    May 29, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    02b10,06l11,29l11,20m07,16e01,21d06,37d06,37b10,37x10,42g11,42d06,42h11,99bb05,56o02,72o02,33m07.(02b)under car bell.(06l)roller,no tape.(29l)kick off spring.(20m)5fl hoistway door grill.(16e)6fl.(21d)6 flr.(37

    Oct 18, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74b07/03d06/84d06/33m07 (03) strike post (84) basement saddle (33) facia plate main floor.

    Mar 14, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    62m07-57o02-73o02. 62-m-07 provide toe guard 73-o-02 clean top of car.

    Apr 10, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u29i57o 75-perform 5 year test & tag 29 i-replace broken c.w.t. shackle sprins.

    Apr 21, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08v,14m,15l,18q,28h

    Apr 12, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 511

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 101

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 101

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 604

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 502

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 502

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 502

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 502

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 607

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 6, 2025 · Apt 604

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 412

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 604

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 502

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 101

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 604

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 604

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 501

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 101

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 607

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 604

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 604

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 8, 2023 · Apt 501

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 604

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 604

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 101

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 211

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1928
Floors
6
Residential units
70
Building area
38,742 ft²
Lot area
4,950 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2102 / 8
Assessed value
$4,448,700
Landmark / historic district
Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #320498, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.

Questions about 249 Cumberland Street

Who owns 249 Cumberland Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cumberland Apartments.

Does 249 Cumberland Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 140 housing violations at this property.

Is 249 Cumberland Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 24% of its 70 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 249 Cumberland Street built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 249 Cumberland Street?

It has 70 residential units.

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