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253 Cumberland Street
Fort Greene

253 Cumberland Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11205

70 Units

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Built in 1928

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6 Floors

3.4(12)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 253 Cumberland Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 253 Cumberland Street in Brooklyn praise the superb location, friendly neighbors, and responsive staff, notably the building super. However, concerns revolve around pest issues, especially roaches, with inconsistent pest control efforts. Additionally, some residents mention noise disturbances and unaddressed maintenance issues. Despite the building's positive aspects like cleanliness and garbage management, improvements in pest control and addressing noise concerns are suggested for a more comfortable living experience. Some renters question the responsiveness of management, impacting overall satisfaction.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 4 hours ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 253 Cumberland Street is better than the city.
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    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
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    Hazardous
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    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
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    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
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    class I
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    Property Owners and Associates
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    Pedro Rosado
    3.4(12)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•70 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
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    A Richard Parkoff
    3.1(59)
    Shareholder•
    Head Officer•
    30 Properties•1729 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 40
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    Cumberland Apts LP C/o New Park Mgmt
    2.4(14)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•191 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    A
    Allison Anderson
    3.2(29)
    Officer•
    14 Properties•808 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 17
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

    --% of renters approve of this owner

    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (12)

    2 minutes ago
    Great location & super
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Responsive and very friendly super, friendly neighbors, great location, clean building
    Cons:
    Apartment was on the smaller side
    2 months ago
    Building Super - Pedro - is a Star
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Pedro, the building super is responsive, and friendly. Plus, he decorates for Christmas! Good water pressure.
    Cons:
    Multiple break-ins to package room but problem has been fixed for last ~year. A few roaches while living on the first floor. An exterminator comes once a month for free which many people utilize. Dark units!
    5 months ago
    Worth it for the neighborhood!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Rent stabilized, responsive super, incredible location
    Cons:
    ROACHES, generally run down, weak plumbing, fire safety LACKING
    Over 1 year ago
    Unfortunate Roach problem
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Amazing location. Charming building. Respectful neighbored. Nice super.
    Cons:
    Roach infestation that goes unmitigated. Monthly sprays were not enough.
    Over 1 year ago
    great neighborhood, very convinient to get anything
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    the building is old
    Cons:
    the management office could be more responsive
    Over 1 year ago
    This is an okay place
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Location, rent stabilized, and super
    Cons:
    Roaches, annoying Leadership, required 40 times after tax for rent which is ludicrous, expensive rent
    Advice to owner:
    Should be cheaper
    Over 2 years ago
    Good starter apartment in BK.
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great location, good super, quiet neighbors.
    Cons:
    Management is non responsive, 40 times rent after tax is insane
    Advice to owner:
    Don't require 40 times rent after tax
    Over 2 years ago
    Horrible management, poorly maintained building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The location, restaurants nearby, pet friendly
    Cons:
    Management, super, lack of responsiveness, horrible roach problem
    Advice to owner:
    Take care of the building.
    Over 3 years ago
    The loudest floor
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great location and lived in super.
    Cons:
    The bugs are very hard to get rid of. Can get noisy.
    Advice to owner:
    Be more flexible in pandemic
    Over 3 years ago
    OK building but has roaches
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good location, very quiet, laundry in building
    Cons:
    Bad roach problem in my apartment and the hallways
    Advice to owner:
    Control roach problems
    Over 3 years ago
    I have PTSD from living here
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The super is amazing (if he’s still there). Great location. Spacious units. Laundry in building.
    Cons:
    Plumbing not great: toilet was really sensitive and always clogged. Kitchen sink overfilled with other peoples dishwater. Regular critters. Fire alarm went off a lot. Worst of all, I had the neighbor from hell. Absolute psychopath. Would pound on my wall for exercising or cooking at 6pm (yes, I chop onions too loud), then wound blare music so loud I could feel bass in my floor until 4am and started again at 9am. Threatened the woman above me. Cops were call over a dozen times. Was scared to be home; he was a big dude and I didn’t know what he was capable of. Owner did nothing despite constant complaints. I couldn’t get out of my lease even though it was unlivable at that point. Had to pay out the rest of my lease, but had to get out. He’s lived there for years so wouldn’t be surprised if he still is.
    Advice to owner:
    Just do better. Jeeez.
    Over 3 years ago
    Roach infested building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    1 block from fort Greene park.
    Cons:
    The building is cockroach infested, and the acoustics are horrible.
    Advice to owner:
    Have the building fumigated.
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