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253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 249-255 Cumberland St

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Property type

Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)

Year built

1928

Lot sq. ft.

4,950

General information

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Address
Primary address
253 Cumberland Street
Alternate address(es)
249-255 Cumberland St
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Fort Greene
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02102-0008

Owner

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)
Building sq. ft.
38,742
Building dimensions
100 ft x 78 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
6
Year built
1928
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$489,305
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
70
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
100 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,950

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
96 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.49 Miles
Closest fire station
0.30 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/09/2026 - R
12/24/2025 - D		 Agreement
(2026010900152001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
01/08/2026 - R
11/24/2025 - D		 Assignment of Lease
(2026010800578001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
01/08/2026 - R
11/24/2025 - D		 Easement
(2026010700738001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
03/06/2020 - R Initial UCC1
(2020030400212004)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/06/2020 - R UCC3 Termination
(2020030400212001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/06/2020 - R
02/26/2020 - D		 Agreement
(2020030400212003)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/06/2020 - R
02/26/2020 - D		 Mortgage
(2020030400212002)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/01/2015 - R Initial UCC1
(2015062300354005)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/01/2015 - R UCC3 Termination
(2015062300354002)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/01/2015 - R
06/19/2015 - D		 Agreement
(2015062300354004)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$489,305
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$9,886,000
Assessed value
$4,448,700

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $9,027,000 $4,062,150 $3,791,440 12.439% $471,617 $471,617 +1.09%
2024/25 $8,294,000 $3,732,300 $3,732,300 12.5% $466,538 $466,538 +5.12%
2023/24 $7,889,000 $3,550,050 $3,550,050 12.502% $443,827 $443,827 -11.82%
2022/23 $10,748,000 $4,836,600 $4,103,150 12.267% $503,333 $503,333 +10.06%
2021/22 $8,306,000 $3,737,700 $3,737,700 12.235% $457,308 $457,308 -0.55%
2020/21 $9,593,000 $4,316,850 $3,748,660 12.267% $459,848 $459,848 +5.21%
2019/20 $9,043,000 $4,069,350 $3,504,240 12.473% $437,084 $437,084 +4.64%
2018/19 $8,797,000 $3,958,650 $3,312,100 12.612% $417,722 $417,722 +8.43%
2017/18 $8,193,000 $3,686,850 $3,028,780 12.719% $385,231 $385,231 +4.39%
2016/17 $7,911,000 $3,559,950 $2,862,350 12.892% $369,014 $369,014 +5.80%
Permits

Permit information for 253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/17/2020 Alteration type 2
08/13/2012 Alteration type 3
11/01/2010 Alteration type 3
03/18/2010 Alteration type 3
09/13/1995 Alteration type 2

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
09/16/2021 E-elevator elevatorrequired
08/18/2020 E-elevator elevatorrequired
06/30/2017 E-elevator

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Oxford St & Fulton Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
C
Distance (miles)
0.161
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Neighbors for 253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY

261 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 263 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 227 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 123 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 125 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 127 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 223 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 259 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 267 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 241 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 235 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 247 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 245 A Cumberland St, Brooklyn 243 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 265 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 269 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 233 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 231 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 225 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 257 Cumberland St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10012, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1928.

What is the total square footage of 253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 38,742 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $4,448,700.

What are the property taxes for 253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 253 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $489,305.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 70 residential unit(s).

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