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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 1780% in the last 2 years (94 vs 5 prior 2 yrs)
60300'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
119 Priority A and B complaints over 33 years — 10.0 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
10.0/yr95th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1993
138
6 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
49
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: Jun 8, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
138total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jun 8, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 8, 2026
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Ecb violation served

Jun 5, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJun 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 27, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 27, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 26, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 22, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BACTIVE——
May 22, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 24, 2026

Ecb violation served

May 18, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 18, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 13, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 13, 2026

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDMay 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 13, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 30, 2026

Special Operations Compliance Inspection

1U

DACTIVEMay 1, 2026

Complaint assigned to special operations unit

Apr 24, 2026

Debris – Excessive

09

BACTIVE——
Apr 23, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDApr 24, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 22, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 23, 2026

Ecb violation served

Apr 20, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 18, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDApr 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 16, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 16, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 16, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 16, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 16, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 15, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BACTIVEApr 17, 2026

Complaint assigned to special operations unit

Apr 15, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDApr 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 15, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDApr 16, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 9, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 21, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 23, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 21, 2026

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDMar 24, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 17, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 17, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 12, 2026

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDMar 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 5, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDApr 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 18, 2026

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDApr 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 8, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDFeb 9, 2026

Ecb violation served

Feb 6, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CACTIVE——
Feb 1, 2026

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DACTIVEFeb 2, 2026

Complaint assigned to boiler unit

Jan 30, 2026

Smoking Signs – No Smoking Signs Not Observed on Construction Site

2D

BCLOSEDFeb 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 29, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 29, 2026

Please see complaint number

Jan 28, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 28, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jan 28, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 28, 2026

Please see complaint number

Jan 25, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJan 28, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jan 23, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJan 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 23, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 23, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 30, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 23, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 23, 2026

Smoking Signs – No Smoking Signs Not Observed on Construction Site

2D

BCLOSEDJan 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 22, 2026

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJan 30, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 22, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJan 23, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 14, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 8, 2026

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJan 12, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 7, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJan 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 7, 2026

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDJan 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 8, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jun 8, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jun 5, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jun 7, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 27, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 27, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 26, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
May 22, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
ACLOSED
May 22, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed May 24, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
May 18, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed May 18, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 13, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed May 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 13, 2026
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed May 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 13, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed May 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DACTIVE
Apr 30, 2026
Special Operations Compliance Inspection
1U
Closed May 1, 2026

Complaint assigned to special operations unit

BACTIVE
Apr 24, 2026
Debris – Excessive
09
ACLOSED
Apr 23, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Apr 24, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 22, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Apr 23, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 20, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 21, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 18, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Apr 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 16, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 16, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 16, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 16, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 16, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 20, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Apr 15, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Apr 17, 2026

Complaint assigned to special operations unit

ACLOSED
Apr 15, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Apr 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Apr 15, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Apr 16, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 9, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 21, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 23, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 21, 2026
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Mar 24, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

BCLOSED
Mar 17, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 17, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 12, 2026
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Mar 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 5, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 19, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Apr 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 18, 2026
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Apr 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Feb 8, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Feb 9, 2026

Ecb violation served

CACTIVE
Feb 6, 2026
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
DACTIVE
Feb 1, 2026
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Feb 2, 2026

Complaint assigned to boiler unit

BCLOSED
Jan 30, 2026
Smoking Signs – No Smoking Signs Not Observed on Construction Site
2D
Closed Feb 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 29, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 29, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jan 28, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 28, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 28, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 28, 2026

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jan 25, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jan 28, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jan 23, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jan 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 23, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 23, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 30, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 23, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 23, 2026
Smoking Signs – No Smoking Signs Not Observed on Construction Site
2D
Closed Jan 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 22, 2026
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jan 30, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Jan 22, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jan 23, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 14, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 22, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 8, 2026
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Jan 12, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 7, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jan 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 7, 2026
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Jan 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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