# 249 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

BBL 3021020008 · Block 2102 · Lot 8 · BIN 3058998  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/249-cumberland-street-3021020008  
Last updated: 2026-11-06 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 253 Cumberland St; 249-255 Cumberland St

## Summary

249 Cumberland Street (Brooklyn, NY 11205; tax lot BBL 3021020008) is a 70-unit elevator apartment building (building class D1: elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no stores), built around 1928, on a 4,950 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as CUMBERLAND APARTMENTS. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $9,886,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, seven active DOB violations, one open HPD violation and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were 36 311 requests in the past 12 months and 74 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “249 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (BBL 3021020008)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/249-cumberland-street-3021020008. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant (West): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 7 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 1 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: CUMBERLAND APARTMENTS
- Building class: D1 – Elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no stores
- Year built: 1928
- Floors: 6
- Units: 70 residential / 70 total
- Lot area: 4,950 sq ft · Building area: 38,742 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $9,886,000, assessed value $4,448,700, tax class 2
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-03-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-03-09 from GRAND ILLUSION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC to CUMBERLAND APARTMENTS L.P., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-12-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-12-31 from 375 FLATBUSH AV DVLPT CP to DUFFY, JIM, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-12-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-12-31 from LAVAL REALTY INC to GRAND ILLUSION/CENTRL/NY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-12-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-12-31 from DUFFY, JIM to LAVAL REALTY INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-09-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-09-18 from 375 FLATBUSH AVE DVLP CP to DUFFY, JIM, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-09-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-09-17 from O'DIERNO, ERNEST N to 375 FLATBUSH AVE DEVCP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-06-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-06-20 from PERSON STANLEY; DUFFY JAMES J to ODIERNO ERNEST N, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-05-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-05-29 from 253 CUMBERLAND ASSOCIATES to 253 ASSOCIATES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-05-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-05-29 from 253 ASSOCIATES to DUFFY JAMES J; PERSON STANLEY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-03-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-03-14 from 253 CUMBERLAND ASSOCIATES to 253 ASSOCIATES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-05-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-05-02 from JOYCE ESTATES INC to 253 CUMBERLAND ASSC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320535783 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. TO INSTALL AND RELOCATE ANTENNAS ON ROOF | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1995-09-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300442037 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE BURNER. INSTALL NEW GAS LINE TO DUAL BURNER. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS OCCUPANCY OR USE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2021-09-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340787410: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2021-09-02, expires 2022-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-12-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320535783: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-12-04, expires 2013-07-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-03-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320234082: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2011-03-15, expires 2011-09-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-09-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320137507: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2010-09-09, expires 2011-08-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-10-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300442037: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 1995-10-16, expires 1996-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-10-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300442037: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1995-10-10, expires 1996-06-10. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-01-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (P-PLUMBING NONE): THE DOB INTENDS TO REVOKE ALL APPROVALS AND PERMITS UNDER PLUMBING LAA #340195354 DUE TO SUSPENSION OF MASTER PLUMBERS LICENSE. STOP ALL PLUMBING WORK UNDER ABOVE MENTIONED PERMIT AND OBTAIN A NEW MASTER PLUMBER TO SUPERSEDE THE PLUMBING P…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-01-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-01-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2016-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2014-11-12 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1990-10-22 | open (VP-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED): DEVICE#3P1624. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-05-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2021 ADM CODE 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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-28 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Veterinary-Dohmh: OWNING HARBORING A DOG CAT WHICH HAS NOT BEEN IMMUNIZED AGAINST RABIES. Unpaid balance $500. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 511): Water Leak – Slow Leak. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 101): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 101): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BUILDI): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water. Heat was not required at the time of the inspection because the outside temperature was above 55° F; by law, violations can only be issued if the… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 604): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 502): Door/Window – Window Pane; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Water Leak – Slow Leak. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-10-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 607): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-09-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 604): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-07-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-07-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-07-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-07-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 604): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-07-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 412): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-07-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 502): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with … | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 110. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3021020008/complaints

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as CUMBERLAND APARTMENTS. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1994-03-09 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1994-03-09). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-10-21 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (CUMBERLAND APARTMENTS L.P.), business city Little Neck. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-21 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Adam Parkoff, business city Little Neck. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-21 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Pedro Rosado. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-21 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Adam Parkoff, business city Little Neck. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-21 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Allison Anderson, business city Little Neck. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-21 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Scott Kiaer (NEW PARK MANAGEMENT, LLC), business city Little Neck. | feu5-w2e2 |

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