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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
Jan 7, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJan 8, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 6, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 2, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJan 3, 2026

Ecb violation served

Dec 31, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJan 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 31, 2025

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 31, 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

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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

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

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

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDDec 28, 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 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

BCLOSEDJan 7, 2026

Stop work order fully rescinded n

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

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

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 7, 2025

Ecb violation served

Nov 7, 2025

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDNov 7, 2025

Ecb violation served

Nov 7, 2025

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDDec 4, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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

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

BCLOSED
Jan 6, 2026
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jan 2, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jan 3, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Dec 31, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jan 2, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 31, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 31, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 30, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 30, 2025
Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected
03
Closed Dec 30, 2025

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Dec 30, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 30, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 29, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 29, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 29, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 29, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 26, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 26, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 28, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 26, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Dec 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 26, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 25, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 14, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 24, 2025
Smoking Signs – No Smoking Signs Not Observed on Construction Site
2D
Closed Dec 26, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 23, 2025
Smoking Signs – No Smoking Signs Not Observed on Construction Site
2D
Closed Jan 7, 2026

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Dec 23, 2025
Smoking Signs – No Smoking Signs Not Observed on Construction Site
2D
Closed Dec 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 23, 2025
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Dec 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 22, 2025
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed Dec 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 21, 2025
Smoking Signs – No Smoking Signs Not Observed on Construction Site
2D
Closed Dec 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 19, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 19, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 18, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 17, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 17, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Dec 16, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 16, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 15, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 15, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 11, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Dec 11, 2025

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Dec 11, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Dec 6, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jan 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 26, 2025
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Jan 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Nov 21, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Nov 23, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 21, 2025
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Jan 15, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 7, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 7, 2025

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Nov 7, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Nov 7, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 7, 2025
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Dec 4, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 4, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 5, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 4, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jan 14, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED
Aug 14, 2025
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Aug 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 13, 2025
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Dec 11, 2025

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Aug 13, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 18, 2024
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 23, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Sep 14, 2023
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Sep 15, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
May 31, 2023
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Jun 1, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Feb 8, 2023
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Feb 9, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Jul 27, 2022
CSE: Sweep
7G
Closed Jul 27, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 8, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 12, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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