A 1901 Fort Greene townhouse where neighborhood street and commercial friction shape daily life.
A two-family Fort Greene townhouse where the building's own operational record stays thin. The surrounding blocks drive the experience, marked by curb congestion and commercial activity. Three things to know:
Hydrant and bike-lane blockages dominate the surrounding three blocks. 257 illegal parking calls came in within three blocks over the last year, led by 130 blocked hydrants and 47 blocked bike lanes — quick-turn drop-off friction rather than stored cars. The most recent call came in September 18, 2026.
Sidewalk noise picks up along the surrounding blocks on weekends. 62 street-level noise calls came in within three blocks over the last 12 months, driven by 55 loud music and party complaints from late-night sidewalk spillover.
Nearby food businesses generate commercial venting and odor reports. 10 food establishment calls were logged within three blocks over the last 12 months, reflecting nearby commercial kitchen venting, waste, or odor friction that can drift toward residential windows.
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259 Cumberland Street is a two-family home in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3021020006). This building is associated with New York City Historic Propertirs Fund Inc. Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1901, this two-family home sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
The building last changed hands on January 11, 2000 for $28,000, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 100/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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