40 CUMBERLAND STREET — Rent Intelligence for Fort Greene, NYC

Fort Greene · Brooklyn, NY, 11205

Built 19054 floors12 unitsBBL 3020290040

Current rent range

$2,495 – $2,995 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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40 CUMBERLAND STREET

Brooklyn, NY, 11205

40 CUMBERLAND STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is a 12-unit rental building in Fort Greene, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations35last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews12.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units12DHCR records

Building age121 ybuilt 1905

311 complaints4last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

2 BR

$2,745/mo

28 listings

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

October

Most expensive

June

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Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to October.

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

1 Bed$2,1002 listings

2 Bed$1,9902 listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

2 Bed28 listings

$2,745

$3,945 – $5,413

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Downtown Brooklyn

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$4,678

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

3.1%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

25%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

150 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

1221

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

35 total

Smoke/CO Detector
6
Fire Escape/Stairs
6
Water Leak
3
Door/Lock
2
Pest Infestation
2

311Top Complaints

4 total

Request Large Bulky Item Collection
13
Rodent
10
UNSANITARY CONDITION
4
Blocked Driveway
4
Illegal Parking
2

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 31, 2024
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDSep 28, 2023
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 3RD STORY BALCONY AT FIRE ESCAPE AT EAST
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 22, 2023
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 4, 2022
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 24, 2022
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

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1 reviews

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100%

1★

Pros: Nice quiet block. Parking isn’t too bad. Good sun light. Cons: Packages get stolen a lot. Homeless people always using our stoop to smoke crack. Infested with roaches and landlord was in denial. Neighbors kept to…

negativeMar 2021

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

6 amenities

LAUNDRY

Dishwasher

OTHER

Fios Available
Hardwood Floors
Rent Stabilized
Good Cause
Has Evictions

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

MIT REALTY LLC

Portfolio of 1 buildingMEMBER: AUGOUSTIS NEAMONITISMail: 8035 HARBOR VIEW TERRACE, Brooklyn, NY, 11209

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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buildings

2.0

avg score / 5

C-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1905Building constructed12 units · 4 floors
nowMIT REALTY LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Location & daily life.

40 CUMBERLAND STREET · Brooklyn · 40.697° N, -73.975° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby10 min

7 schools nearby1 min

The neighborhood

Fort Greene

Fort Greene is Brooklyn's cultural powerhouse — BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), the Pratt Institute campus, and Fort Greene Park create a neighborhood that's equal parts intellectual and stylish. DeKalb Avenue's restaurant scene punches well above its weight.

3,251buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$3,737median 1BR

50,319population$75kmedian income71%renters

CulturalArtsyWalkableDiverseHistoric

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Location & daily life.

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About this area.

Fort Greene · 11205

Neighborhood overview

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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in Fort Greene

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Williamsburg· 0.47 mi Prospect Heights· 0.82 mi Carroll Gardens· 0.88 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 0.97 mi Williamsburg· 1.35 mi

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1905

Building constructed

12 units · 4 floors · class C1

2024

Rent stabilization on file

2 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: MIT REALTY LLC

Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMJul 2, 2025
Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
HPDHIGHOct 31, 2024
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
311MEDIUMOct 29, 2024
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
311MEDIUMJan 22, 2024
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMDec 16, 2023
Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
311MEDIUMNov 16, 2023
Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
311MEDIUMOct 10, 2023
Blocked Driveway — No Access
HPDMEDIUMSep 28, 2023
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FL
311MEDIUMSep 26, 2023
Rodent — Rat Sighting
311MEDIUMAug 31, 2023
Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: — – —
—Area: $3,000
1 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $3,737
2 Bed
This building: $2,495 – $2,995
43% belowArea: $4,800
3 Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $5,800

Review Summary

1 reviews

2.0 / 5

Mixed feedbackBased on 1 reviews · avg 2.0 ★

MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL

"Pros: Nice quiet block. Parking isn’t too bad. Good sun light. Cons: Packages get stolen a lot. Homeless people always using our stoop to smoke crack. Infested…"

— Anonymous · Mar 2021

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Neighborhood Vibe

CulturalArtsyWalkableDiverseHistoric

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 10 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

VANDERBILT AV/WILLOUGHBY AVB69
0.5 mi10 min
DE KALB AV/SOUTH PORTLAND AVB38
0.5 mi10 min
DE KALB AV/FORT GREENE PLB93B38
0.5 mi10 min
DE KALB AV/CARLTON AVB38
0.5 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Dr. Susan S. Mckinney Secondary School Of The ArtsHigh School
0.1 mi1 min
P.s. 067 Charles A. DorseyElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Fort Greene Preparatory AcademyMiddle School
0.2 mi5 min
P.s. 046 Edward C. BlumElementary
0.2 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Community Roots Charter SchoolK-8
0.2 mi4 min
Community Roots Charter Middle SchoolCharter
0.3 mi7 min
Ember Charter High SchoolCharter
0.5 mi10 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Greene Hill SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
United Talmudical Academy 25Middle School
0.3 mi7 min
Child Study Center Of New York
0.4 mi8 min

At a glance

Year built1905

Floors4

Total units12

Rent-stab units12

ClassC1

BBL3020290040

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40 CUMBERLAND STREET

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

About this area.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

40 CUMBERLAND STREET — Rent Intelligence for Fort Greene, NYC

40 CUMBERLAND STREET

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

MIT REALTY LLC

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Fort Greene

Location & daily life.

About this area.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

40 CUMBERLAND STREET — Rent Intelligence for Fort Greene, NYC

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Neighborhood risks.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

MIT REALTY LLC

Location & daily life.

Fort Greene

History of the building.