260 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The 260 Cumberland Street building, a 6-story New Law Tenement constructed in 1912 in Fort Greene, currently managed by Cum-bal Realty LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in April 2025, the building received HPD violations for ceiling paint/plaster issues and a slow water leak, continuing a concerning pattern from 2024 when similar ceiling problems and mold issues were documented. Apartment 24 has particularly persistent violations as of April 2024, including active issues with roach infestation, roof leakage, defective plastered surfaces, and mold.

The building has also faced various health and safety concerns, including a broken window guard and non-functioning smoke detectors in 2022, though these were subsequently addressed. While there were pest-related issues documented in 2022 and 2023, including inspections for mice infestation in apartments 6 and 24, recent bed bug reports from 2023-2025 show no active infestations. The property has experienced recurring infrastructure problems, with multiple service requests and violations related to water systems, including reporting of slow leaks and plumbing issues.

A concerning pattern of unsanitary conditions has been documented through various complaints, including issues with garbage storage and building maintenance. More recently, an ECB violation from December 2023 was issued for maintaining an AC unit at a fire escape window on the 6th floor, which remains active with a $500 penalty. While the building has passed several rodent inspections in recent years, including a March 2023 inspection, there is a historical record of rodent issues dating back to 2010. The property manager has responded to numerous HPD violations throughout this period, with varied compliance outcomes, including some ongoing violations that require correction according to housing maintenance code requirements.