249 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

The six-story, 70-unit residential building at 249 Cumberland Street in Fort Greene, owned by Adam Parkoff, has experienced a range of maintenance issues since 2022. Most recently, in April 2025, the building received violations from HPD for unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints in 2024 (both for entire building and individual apartments).

There have been several infrastructure concerns, including multiple violations related to door/window issues in 2024-2025, a plumbing/water supply problem in April 2024, and a mold emergency reported in June 2025. The elevator system has been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints about single device service and no alternate service between 2023-2024, resulting in violations and penalty notifications. Earlier violations from 2022 detailed problems in Apartment 211, including issues with the smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, floor tiles, bathroom fixtures, and pest control that were subsequently resolved.

The building's management has generally addressed most violations when inspected, with some exceptions including the recent garbage/recycling storage issue. The property maintains a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations over the past several years, with no reported cases since 2019. Recent environmental control board violations in 2023 cited various elevator and fire safety deficiencies, while more serious historical concerns included an active plumbing violation from 2019 regarding the suspension of a master plumber's license. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of periodic infrastructure challenges, primarily related to the elevator system, heating/hot water supply, and building security elements like doors and windows.