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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
Oct 3, 2021

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDAug 12, 2022
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 3, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDJun 15, 2021

Compliance inspection performed

Apr 16, 2021

Tenant Safety Inspection

6V

CCLOSEDApr 16, 2021

Compliance inspection performed

Apr 7, 2021

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDApr 8, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 7, 2021

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDApr 8, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 7, 2021

Debris – Excessive

09

BCLOSEDApr 9, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 31, 2020

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 1, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 31, 2020

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDNov 1, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 11, 2020

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDNov 16, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 10, 2020

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDMay 4, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 10, 2019

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDApr 12, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 23, 2017

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMay 18, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 24, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 24, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 20, 2015

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDApr 27, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 9, 2013

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDMay 6, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2011

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 6, 2011

Ecb violation served

Nov 1, 2011

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDApr 2, 2012

Ecb violation served

Oct 24, 2011

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDOct 25, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 19, 2011

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDOct 20, 2011

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

Sep 28, 2011

Facade: Defective/Cracking

84

ACLOSEDSep 29, 2011

Please see complaint number

Aug 21, 2011

Facade: Defective/Cracking

84

ACLOSEDAug 22, 2011

Please see complaint number

Aug 10, 2011

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 10, 2011

Please see complaint number

Jul 21, 2011

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJul 22, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 21, 2011

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDJul 22, 2011

Ecb violation served

Mar 4, 2011

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMar 7, 2011

Ecb & buildings violations served

Oct 26, 2010

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 28, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 31, 2007

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 1, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

Jul 10, 2006

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

Oct 28, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 5, 1998

Please see complaint number

Oct 1, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 11, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 23, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 2, 1998

Please see complaint number

Jun 24, 1998

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 2, 1998

Ecb & buildings violations served

Apr 13, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 14, 1998

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

Mar 26, 1998

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 13, 2006

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 24, 1996

Fence – Illegal

42

CCLOSEDOct 1, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 8, 1993

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJul 27, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 17, 1993

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJul 27, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 23, 1993

Fence – Illegal

42

CCLOSEDMay 20, 1993

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

BCLOSED
Oct 3, 2021
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Aug 12, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jun 3, 2021
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Jun 15, 2021

Compliance inspection performed

CCLOSED
Apr 16, 2021
Tenant Safety Inspection
6V
Closed Apr 16, 2021

Compliance inspection performed

BCLOSED
Apr 7, 2021
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Apr 8, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 7, 2021
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed Apr 8, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 7, 2021
Debris – Excessive
09
Closed Apr 9, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 31, 2020
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Nov 1, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 31, 2020
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Nov 1, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 11, 2020
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Nov 16, 2020

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
Oct 10, 2020
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed May 4, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 10, 2019
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Apr 12, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 23, 2017
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed May 18, 2018

Stop work order fully rescinded n

BCLOSED
Apr 24, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 24, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 20, 2015
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Apr 27, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jun 9, 2013
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
Closed May 6, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Dec 5, 2011
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Dec 6, 2011

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Nov 1, 2011
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Apr 2, 2012

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Oct 24, 2011
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Oct 25, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 19, 2011
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Oct 20, 2011

Complaint referred to department of transportation (dot)

ACLOSED
Sep 28, 2011
Facade: Defective/Cracking
84
Closed Sep 29, 2011

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Aug 21, 2011
Facade: Defective/Cracking
84
Closed Aug 22, 2011

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Aug 10, 2011
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Aug 10, 2011

Please see complaint number

ACLOSED
Jul 21, 2011
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jul 22, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 21, 2011
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Jul 22, 2011

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Mar 4, 2011
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed Mar 7, 2011

Ecb & buildings violations served

ACLOSED
Oct 26, 2010
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 28, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 31, 2007
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Aug 1, 2007

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Jul 10, 2006
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 22, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Oct 28, 1998
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Nov 5, 1998

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Oct 1, 1998
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Dec 11, 1998

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 23, 1998
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 2, 1998

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 24, 1998
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 2, 1998

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED
Apr 13, 1998
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed May 14, 1998

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

BCLOSED
Mar 26, 1998
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 13, 2006

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
Apr 24, 1996
Fence – Illegal
42
Closed Oct 1, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 8, 1993
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jul 27, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jun 17, 1993
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jul 27, 1993

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 23, 1993
Fence – Illegal
42
Closed May 20, 1993

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

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