279 Cumberland Street
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-02119-0022Map
Owner of record: 279 Cumberland Hsng C
279 Cumberland Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1855 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 279 Cumberland Hsng C. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on March 22, 2023. 14 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 2
Available now in this building
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 · 18
- 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 13, 2022
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. at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 13, 2022
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.
Oct 13, 2022
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 at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 13, 2022
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 at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 13, 2022
Open — 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 - 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 - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain front yard.
May 10, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.
Sep 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance bottom cellar stair enclosure.
Sep 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters basement public hall stair.
Sep 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.
May 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling at cellar center.
May 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling center cellar.
May 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
May 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove the illegal fastening hasp & staples at scuttle cover 3 sty public hall at roof.
May 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35219410r issued on 01/30/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document filed for obstruction of passageway at groun
Apr 2, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at time of inspection,observed at ground floor there are baby carriers blocking stairwell & obstructing hallway not allowing a clear path out of premises
Jan 30, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 12, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | $800,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1855
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,915 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,563 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2119 / 22
- Assessed value
- $1,077,750
- Landmark / historic district
- Fort Greene Historic District
HPD registration #365908, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.
Questions about 279 Cumberland Street
Who owns 279 Cumberland Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 279 Cumberland Hsng C.
Does 279 Cumberland Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 279 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 279 Cumberland Street built?
City records list 1855 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 279 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.