215 Cumberland Street
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-02102-0028Map
Owner of record: Nathan Brauer
215 Cumberland Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1867 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Nathan Brauer. HPD has recorded 131 housing violations here, most recently on October 2, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 131
- DOB violations
- 41
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 7
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 131
- 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., 2nd story
Oct 2, 2026
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 missing , 2nd story
Oct 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Oct 2, 2026
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 mailbox missing , 2nd story
Oct 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing , 2nd story
Oct 2, 2026
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., 2nd story
Oct 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 2nd story
Oct 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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
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 - 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 - 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.
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 - 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 21, 2017
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, 2016
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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of premises and who shall live on premises or be regularly present therein.
Apr 24, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures fixtures thru out 1 sty room 4 er1
Oct 28, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 1 sty room 4 er1
Oct 28, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures fixtures thru out 1 sty room 4 er1
Oct 28, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty east b room 4 er1.
Oct 5, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty east apt b room 4 er1
Sep 15, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings thru out 2 sty east b room 4
Sep 15, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty front apt 3 , section '' ''
Jan 22, 1992 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door boiler room cellar.
Oct 5, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty b room 6.
Oct 5, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty west apt 3. located at apt 3
Oct 5, 1987 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide proper fresh air ventilation for boiler room cellar rear.
Oct 5, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings thru out 4 sty northeast b room 8.
Oct 5, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose sprinkler pipe 1 to 2 sty public hall.
Oct 5, 1987
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 frame missing.
Oct 5, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin and bathtub 4 sty public hall bathroom.
Oct 5, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wood window frames & sashes 4 sty east b room 9.
Oct 5, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads 1 sty west b room .
Oct 5, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink 1 sty east b room kitchen.
Oct 5, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and wall 1 sty east b room kitchen.
Oct 5, 1987
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass pane 1 sty public hall vestiuble door.
Oct 5, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty east room 4.
Oct 5, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective defective bell system from vestibule to 2 sty east room 4.
Oct 5, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing missing newel post south front yard to bldg.
Oct 5, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads 4 sty northeast b room 8.
Oct 5, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting rear yard.
Oct 5, 1987
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg & walls thru out basement apt.
Oct 5, 1987
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 41
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 14, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 14, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without permit work noted: bldg under renovation. original contractor under permit #300713823 to renovate bldg for a 6 family residence has been withdrawn. no new permit has been issued for work throughout. stop all work. remedy: obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition. contact dob 802-3685 before returning to work
Feb 28, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: having gutted basement thru third f loor, including removal of partitions, plumbing, electrical remedy: stop all work until permit is obtained
Jun 2, 1998
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Haz
May 14, 1997
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 27, 1996
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 5, 1994
Vh-violation hazardous - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 8, 1994
Vh-violation hazardous - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 8, 1993
Dob violation - active - 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 - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 24, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 20, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 3
Miscellaneous violations. atoi observed local law 110 not in compliance. served notice of violation#39191603r, 39192665r, 39192745r, 39192853y,39192666z,34216147z, was not posted in lobby per local law 110.; 28
Aug 5, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit, i observed in cellar 2 new tankless boilers installed with all typical piping 90% completed from basement to 4th floor with no permits in the dob system., obtain all permits
Jun 17, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Atoi observed two (2) navien tankless water heaters at boiler room including copper supply/return piping. no permit on file with the department to substantiate work., obtain all permits
Jun 16, 2026 · Penalty $620
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for ecb # 34216147z issued on 02/28/2000 for the building occupied without a valid c of o. th
Jun 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. plumbing work noted. at the time of inspection, i observed the gas lines on the basement, 2nd and 3rd floor levels were removed and the walls were closed. added water lines for a washer w
Jun 15, 2026 · Penalty $620
Active - Class - 2
Altered changed building without a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1- 28-118.3.2. at the time of inspection, i observed the building occupied with 3 families on the basement, 3rd and 4th floor le
Jun 15, 2026 · Penalty $620
Active - Class - 1
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment, apparatus, materials, devices, appliances or wiring in use. atoi observed exposed electrical wiring throughout 1st floor apartment and foyer producing a hazard
Jun 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. atoi i was granted access to subject location where i observed excessive dust and construction materials in hallways producing a health risk a
Jun 8, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o. note application number 300713823 issued 4/13/99 expies 8/20/00 to convert (rannovate) building for a 6 family residence is now being occupied. note at third
Feb 28, 2000 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Work contrary to approved plans. note application number 300713823 to rennovate for only four family dwelling. note at basement level one class apartment at first and second floor duplex one class a apt at th
Feb 28, 2000 · Penalty $250
Active
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- Non-hazardous
Work without permit. work noted entire building under rennovations. original contractor nder permit number 300713823 to rennovate buildingfor a six family. residence has been withdrawn. no new permits have be
Feb 28, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is cracked and broken conice. broken cracked and spalling front facade. bracker and partically missing hand rails on front stoop. obtain all nessary permit and
May 4, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: having gutted bsmt thru 3rd fl, including removal of partitions, plumbing, electrical. remedy: stop all work until permit is obtained.
Jun 2, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall of bldg.defect is:front exterior wall spalling in various locations.handrail on right side missing.window sills missing and broken.various locations.remedy:repair defects.
Sep 20, 1995 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall:defect is:cracked and broken c-ornice,broken crack and spalling front facade missing and broken in h-andrail at front steps.remedy:make all necessary repairs.q
Apr 19, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: cracked, loose masonry brownstone at 1st, 2nd, 3rd, story front throughout. remedy: make all necessary repairs.
Jan 5, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failture to maintaine exterior building wall.defect is: crack and broken cornice broken spalling the front side of building. missing handrall on front stoop. remedy: repair defects.
Oct 12, 1994 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall:defect is:crack and broken cornice.broken,crack and spalling front facade.missing/broken hand ra-il exterior stoop.remedy:provide immediate maintenance of building as
Mar 3, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall.defect is crack and broken masonry at sporadie places of front building.remedy:maintain exterior building wall to satisfaction of building dept.
May 19, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain 1)exterior brown store is loose spall defective in various area thru out front 1st sty to top floor with sections collapsed +rections in danger of collapse 2)stair land rails from ground lev
Sep 10, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bulilding wall. defect is : brownstone is cracked loose and spalling at 1st and 2nd fl levels, causing a dan-gerous condition. remedy: make necessary repairs forthwith.
Mar 20, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1867
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 4,157 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,985 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2102 / 28
- Assessed value
- $1,334,700
- Landmark / historic district
- Fort Greene Historic District
HPD registration #347384, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.
Questions about 215 Cumberland Street
Who owns 215 Cumberland Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nathan Brauer.
Does 215 Cumberland Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 131 housing violations at this property.
Is 215 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 215 Cumberland Street built?
City records list 1867 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 215 Cumberland Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.