217 Cumberland Street

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-02102-0027Map

217 Cumberland Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1867 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Wide, Katherine. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 15 of the 17 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations: 17
DOB violations: 11
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 41

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2019

About 67% of the building's 6 apartments

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

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 17

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
Open — Nov sent out
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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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
Open — Nov sent out
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 25, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
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
Open — Nov sent out
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
Open — Info nov sent out
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
Open — Nov sent out
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
Open — Info nov sent out
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

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ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective seven treads and six risers at stairs between 1st and 2nd sty at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 23, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/ buzzer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of the vestibule door to the building slamming too hard , 1st story
May 23, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective pilot light at the range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 28, 2018
Dob violation - active
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 4, 2018
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
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 13, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 13, 2013
Dob violation - active
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 13, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 28, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 28, 2003
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

Class - 1
Sec. 3314.1 supported scaffold does not meet code specification. note:at time of inspection i observed supported w/the following objections.inadequate fall protection guardrails/toe boards throughout scaffold
Aug 31, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: exp #1 front facade cornice is corroded and wood members are falling to ground level and is a hazard to occupants of building and public walking pas
Aug 8, 2018 · Penalty $625
Active
Non-hazardous
49-no check valve (backflow preventor)on boiler feed line
Nov 27, 2000
Resolve

Complaints

Electric
Power outage
Sep 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Doors
May 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
General
Windows
May 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
General
Windows
May 1, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2013 · Apt 1
Close

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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
General
Doors
May 1, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
General
Doors
May 1, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 23, 2010 · Apt GRDFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Wiring
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2007 · Apt 4R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Lighting
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 19, 2004 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 19, 2004 · Apt 2
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 (C2)
Year built: 1867
Floors: 4
Residential units: 6
Building area: 3,780 ft²
Lot area: 1,935 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 302
Council district: 35
Block / lot: 2102 / 27
Assessed value: $1,213,650
Landmark / historic district: Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #314209, last renewed Nov 9, 2021.

Questions about 217 Cumberland Street

Who owns 217 Cumberland Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wide, Katherine.

Does 217 Cumberland Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 217 Cumberland Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 67% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 217 Cumberland Street built?

City records list 1867 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 217 Cumberland Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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