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669 EAST 5 STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11218 · BIN 3127184 · Kensington · On record since Apr 23, 1993 · Built 1931

NeighborhoodⓘKensington
Among the most complained-about buildings in Kensington
More complaints than 99% of residential buildings in Kensington over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
99th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 1740% in the last 2 years (92 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
60300'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
117 Priority A and B complaints over 33 years — 9.8 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
9.8/yr96th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1993
136
6 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
47
Total Priority Bⓘ
70
3 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
6%
6 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Apr 23, 1993. Latest: May 27, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
136total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jan 2, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJan 3, 2026
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Ecb violation served

Dec 31, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 31, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 31, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJan 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2025

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDDec 30, 2025

Ecb violation served

Dec 30, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 29, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 29, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 29, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 26, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 26, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDDec 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 26, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 26, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 25, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 24, 2025

Smoking Signs – No Smoking Signs Not Observed on Construction Site

2D

BCLOSEDDec 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 23, 2025

Smoking Signs – No Smoking Signs Not Observed on Construction Site

2D

BCLOSEDDec 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 23, 2025

Smoking Signs – No Smoking Signs Not Observed on Construction Site

2D

BCLOSEDJan 7, 2026

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Dec 23, 2025

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDDec 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 22, 2025

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDDec 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 21, 2025

Smoking Signs – No Smoking Signs Not Observed on Construction Site

2D

BCLOSEDDec 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 19, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 19, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 18, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 17, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 17, 2025

Please see complaint number

Dec 16, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 11, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDDec 11, 2025

Ecb violation served

Dec 11, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 6, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 26, 2025

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 21, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDNov 23, 2025

Ecb violation served

Nov 21, 2025

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDJan 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 7, 2025

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDDec 4, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 7, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDNov 7, 2025

Ecb violation served

Nov 7, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 7, 2025

Ecb violation served

Nov 4, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 4, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDJan 14, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 14, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDAug 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 11, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Aug 13, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 18, 2024

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 23, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 14, 2023

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDSep 15, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 31, 2023

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDJun 1, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 8, 2023

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDFeb 9, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 27, 2022

CSE: Sweep

7G

DCLOSEDJul 27, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 8, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 12, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 3, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 12, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 3, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJun 15, 2021

Compliance inspection performed

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