247 Cumberland Street
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-02102-0013Map
Owner of record: Melech Realty Corp
247 Cumberland Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1850 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Melech Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 100 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 100
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 10
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 · 100
- 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.
May 4, 2026
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.
Jun 9, 2025
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.
Apr 9, 2024
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 17, 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 - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations : missing in the room located at b-room 3, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from east at south
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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.
Apr 5, 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
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 - 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
Feb 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 basement
Feb 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles with grouted joints / caulking surface of visible mold at north and west walls in community bathroom at public hall, 1st story
Feb 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum of130 degrees at all hot water fixtures, found temperature of 158.f degrees at washbasin in east community bathroom at public hall, 1st story
Feb 4, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum of130.f degrees at all hot water fixtures, found temperature of 148.f degrees in sink in the kitchenette located at b-room 3, 1st story, 2nd b-room from east at south
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 3, 1st story, 2nd b-room from east at south
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting padlock installed at at door to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 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.
Sep 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at rear at cellar
Sep 1, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Sep 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Sep 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Sep 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at boiler room at cellar
Sep 1, 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.
Sep 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Sep 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Sep 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at west and south wall at building vestibule , 1st story
Sep 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west and south wall at building vestibule , 1st story
Sep 1, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south and west walls at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jul 16, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south and west walls at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jul 16, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 2
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 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ., in the entrance located at apt 1
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing locking assembly at rear door in the kitchen located at apt 1
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Refit rear door in the kitchen located at apt 1
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window lower sash so as to make it operable in the kitchen located at apt 1
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiris at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door frame, jamb and casin at north in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 3
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 24, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain sections of asphalt shingle loose and missing at front first floor to roof area.remedy:make necessary repairs to conncect this condition.
Aug 24, 2000 · Penalty $350
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 27, 2022 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 3APT
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 3APT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 12, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 14, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - General
Window guards
Jun 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1850
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,415 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2102 / 13
- Assessed value
- $775,350
- Landmark / historic district
- Fort Greene Historic District
HPD registration #344211, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 247 Cumberland Street
Who owns 247 Cumberland Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melech Realty Corp.
Does 247 Cumberland Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 100 housing violations at this property.
Is 247 Cumberland Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 247 Cumberland Street built?
City records list 1850 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 247 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.