277 Cumberland Street
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-02119-0023Map
Owner of record: 277 Cumberland LLC
277 Cumberland Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1850 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 277 Cumberland LLC. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 1 of the 3 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 3
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 10
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 3
- 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 - 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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''126'', at south
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 29
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 2, 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 - dismissed
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- 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
Nov 6, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 6, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 8, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
May 14, 2006
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 27, 1987
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Nov 27, 1987
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 5, 1987
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: at roof level, doing as best as basement water has penetrated from heavy rains all floors. at 1st floor finished sheetrock ceiling has dislodged and
Oct 12, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35322775p issued on 06-21-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work does not conform to approved construction documents or app
Aug 2, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35322778k issued on 06-21-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to safeguarded all persons & property affected by const
Aug 2, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section reqs.excessive amount of const debris located @2nd fl,on top of sidewalk shed & stairs-egress of 2nd fl 1st/main entrance on 277(cumberland)street.stop all
Jun 21, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved const docs &/or approved amendments:job alt 1 #321649551-temp support & (shoring) the roof line (w/roof) line (sagging) not as per approved/(amended) plans on filed.stop all wo
Jun 21, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unibstructed exit passageway-excessive amount of const debris @277 cumberland street main entrance to 2nd/3rd fl (covering) stairs.full stop work order issued *stop all work* (foundation*).r
Jun 21, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by const ops.@1stfl (level) water damage @(around) the bathroom & kitchen area due to const activities @ the 2nd/3rd/roof level.full stop work order issued s
Jun 21, 2018
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defects noted: brick facade has loose bricks and diagonal cracks approx. 1/2"w at various locations at north and east sides of building. also, buildings east exterior wal
Apr 8, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. at 1 st fl installing steel girders & columns & attaching structured steel beams to existing wooden beams. removed fire rated ceiling from 1st fl store exposing joists to apt. at 2nd fl
May 14, 2006 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
3ab boiler flue pipe with central section disclocated and collapsed to boiler room floor. heavy smoke and fumes from flue gas emission to enclosed space. 51 hazardous condition boiler remove from service at 2 p
Feb 15, 2003 · Penalty $650
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
49. department meal inspection visited for boiler inspection but you or your agent did not let him inspect the boiler. bring proof of inspection of boiler to the year 1999 and 2000.
Jan 26, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
32,32 flue pipe not properly fitted with the chimney;chimney support wall dislocated corroded sections to replace.
Jul 27, 1991 · Penalty $85
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 6, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 19, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 21, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1850
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,686 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,563 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2119 / 23
- Assessed value
- $1,163,250
- Landmark / historic district
- Fort Greene Historic District
HPD registration #391748, last renewed Nov 28, 2025.
Questions about 277 Cumberland Street
Who owns 277 Cumberland Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 277 Cumberland LLC.
Does 277 Cumberland Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.
Is 277 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 277 Cumberland Street built?
City records list 1850 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 277 Cumberland Street?
It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.