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676 EAST 5 STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11218 · BIN 3127143 · Kensington · On record since Dec 22, 2015 · Built 1905

NeighborhoodⓘKensington
Among the most complained-about buildings in Kensington
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Kensington over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 2500% in the last 2 years (26 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)
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Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
27 Priority A and B complaints over 11 years — 2.6 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.6/yr97th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2015
28
5 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
1
Total Priority Bⓘ
26
4 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
18%
4 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Dec 22, 2015. Latest: Aug 14, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
28total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Aug 14, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2026
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Aug 14, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BACTIVEAug 14, 2026

Complaint assigned to construction unit

Aug 13, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDAug 14, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 21, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BACTIVEJul 21, 2026

Complaint assigned to construction unit

Jul 20, 2026

Failure to Maintain

73

CACTIVE——
Jul 16, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 17, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jul 15, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 15, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jul 15, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 15, 2026

Ecb violation served

Jul 8, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 9, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 10, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 8, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 5, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 4, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 4, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 2, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BACTIVE——
May 28, 2026

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 29, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 19, 2026

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BACTIVEApr 24, 2026

Complaint assigned to building marshal's office

Apr 5, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 30, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 28, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 1, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 27, 2026

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 27, 2026

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDMar 27, 2026

Ecb violation served

May 30, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJun 3, 2025

Ecb violation served

May 30, 2025

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDJun 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 3, 2025

Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With

2A

BCLOSEDApr 4, 2025

Please see complaint number

Apr 1, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 2, 2025

Ecb violation served

Oct 24, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 25, 2024

Partial stop work order p

Jan 24, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJan 24, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 22, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 1, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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

Please see complaint number

BACTIVE
Aug 14, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Aug 14, 2026

Complaint assigned to construction unit

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Jul 21, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 21, 2026

Complaint assigned to construction unit

CACTIVE
Jul 20, 2026
Failure to Maintain
73
BCLOSED
Jul 16, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 17, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jul 15, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 15, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 15, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 15, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 8, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 9, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 10, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 8, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 5, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 4, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 4, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BACTIVE
Jun 2, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
ACLOSED
May 28, 2026
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed May 29, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Apr 19, 2026
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Apr 24, 2026

Complaint assigned to building marshal's office

BCLOSED
Apr 5, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 28, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 30, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 28, 2026
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 1, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2026
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Mar 27, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 30, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jun 3, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
May 30, 2025
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Jun 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 3, 2025
Posted Notice or Order Removed/Tampered With
2A
Closed Apr 4, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 1, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 2, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 24, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 25, 2024

Partial stop work order p

BCLOSED
Jan 24, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jan 24, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 22, 2015
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 1, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt