247 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

247 Cumberland Street is a three-story, four-unit building in Fort Greene, constructed in 1850 and currently owned by Morris Almeleh. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns being rodent activity, heating, and water systems. Two rodent-related complaints were filed in early 2025, with inspections confirming rat activity as of February 2025.

The building has a concerning history of heat and hot water problems, particularly in early 2021 when multiple complaints were made, though inspections were unable to access the apartments for verification. A window safety violation was noted in March 2020, and there have been ongoing challenges with lighting and electrical systems. More recent maintenance matters include an unsanitary condition violation related to garbage and recycling storage in 2022, though this and previous violations have been addressed according to records.

The building's management has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance since 2019, with no infestations reported in any of the annual filings, including the most recent one for 2024 showing zero infested or eradicated units. While the property has had periodic rat inspections since 2011, with some failures noted in 2011, it appears the building has been actively managed in terms of pest control, as evidenced by the lack of bedbug infestations. A violation regarding smoke detector installation was recorded in 2022 for the third-floor apartment, though this was certified as corrected within a month. The building has a documented history of addressing violations, with many being closed through demonstrated compliance, though there are currently three open violations from 2021 that require attention.