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669 EAST 5 STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11218 · BIN 3127184 · Kensington · Last violation Aug 13, 2026 · Last complaint Aug 10, 2026

NeighborhoodKensington
More violations than 93% of nearby buildings
More violations than 93% of buildings and more complaints than 87% of buildings in Kensington. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
A steady level of activity over time
Last 2 yrs: 91 violations · 29 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
8 immediately hazardous (Class C) violations still open
Class C violations include lead paint, mold, pest infestations, heat/hot water failure, and structural hazards — the most serious category.
Class Cimmediately hazardous8Class Bhazardous25

What to watch forⓘ

  1. Hazardous violations are open, including mold and pests, and fire safety.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Look under kitchen and bathroom sinks, in corners, and along baseboards for droppings, live insects, or signs of gnawing. Check window sills and frames for cracks, gaps, or missing hardware that should hold a safety guard.
    details ▸

    Deadlines vary by condition: immediate for heat and hot water, 14 days for self-closing doors, 21 days for lead paint, window guards, mold, and mice, cockroaches or rats, and 24 hours for everything else. They run from the date the owner is served, and mark when civil penalties can be sought in Housing Court. They are not a promise the condition is fixed by then. If the owner does not fix it, HPD can send its own contractor and bill them.

    • —Mold & pests — Rodent, cockroach, bedbug, or other pest infestation and extermination related issues.
    • —Safety & fire — Missing, damaged, or improperly installed window guards required for child safety.

    The violation list below shows which conditions are open and when each was cited. If one in your own apartment is still unaddressed, call 311.

    • NYC HPD, ABCs of Housing 2024 (Tenants' Guide)
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 1991
419
12 per year avg.→ Stable in the last 2 years
Open violations
41
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ8
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ25
Rent-impairingⓘ1
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2003
256
11 per year avg.→ Stable in the last 2 years
Complaint Resolution
No access13%Violation issued29%No violation39%Phone resolved18%Other2%(256)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ60 violations
Paintingⓘ36 violations
Lead-Based Paintⓘ36 violations
Egressⓘ30 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ12 violations
Cleaningⓘ12 violations
Window Guardsⓘ5 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ3 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Mold & pestsⓘ24 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ11 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ8 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ7 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ3 complaints
Appliancesⓘ1 complaints
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Violation log

419 violations

All classesClass AClass BClass CClass IAllOpenClosed
ClassStatusApt
See something wrong? File a complaint with 311
— violation classes
  • NYC HPD, Penalties and Fees — correction deadlines
  • Heat or hot water problems reported in the last five years.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Turn on hot water at the kitchen sink and bathroom sink and feel the water temperature after running for one minute.
    details ▸

    Heat is required October 1 through May 31: at least 68°F from 6am to 10pm when it is below 55°F outside, and 62°F overnight whatever the temperature outside. Hot water must be at least 120°F, 24 hours a day, all year.

    If your apartment is colder than that, file a complaint with 311 and keep the service request number so you can track it. Never use a gas oven or range for heat, which can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.

    • NYC HPD, ABCs of Housing 2024 (Tenants' Guide)
  • Lead-paint violations on record.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Look for paint that is peeling, chipped, or cracked on interior walls, trim, windows, doors, and door frames.
    details ▸

    Buildings built before 1960 may still contain lead-based paint, which causes behavioral and learning problems in young children, who can swallow dust and paint chips from windowsills and floors.

    If a child under six lives with you, or spends 10 or more hours a week in your apartment, tell the owner in writing, which is what obliges them to inspect annually. Report peeling paint, and call 311 if it is not fixed or if repair work is raising dust that is not being contained.

    • NYC HPD, ABCs of Housing 2024 (Tenants' Guide)
    • Open violation ages
    ▪ < 30 days10% (4)
    ▪ 3–12 months39% (16)
    ▪ 1–3 years24% (10)
    ▪ 3+ years27% (11)
    Prior 4 yr.
    Immed. Emergency0%2%
    Emergency60%43%
    Non-Emergency40%54%
    (15)
    (46)
    Issued
    Description
    Class AClosed3Dec 28, 2005PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
    Class AClosed3Dec 28, 2005PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT , 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
    Class AClosed32Aug 11, 2004PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS CEILING WOOD TRIM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 32, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
    Class BClosed3Mar 3, 2003REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH
    Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING14Jun 19, 2000INADEQUATE HOT WATER · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN AND IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 14, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH
    Class CClosed—Jun 19, 2000PROVIDE ACCESS TO BOILER ROOM · HEAT AND HOT WATER§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM, CELLAR
    Class BClosed14Jun 19, 2000REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION§ 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES THROUGH OUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 14, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH
    Class AClosed—May 11, 1999PROVIDE RAIN LEADER · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2027 ADM CODE PROVIDE PROPERLY TRAPPED, SEWER CONNECTED, RAIN LEADER SO AS TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE AND FILE AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BEFORE DOING THE WORK AT REAR EXTENSION ROOF
    Class AClosed—May 11, 1999PROVIDE A GUTTER · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2027 ADM CODE PROVIDE A GUTTER, PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAINAGE SYSTEM, FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AT ROOF AT REAR
    Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Nov 10, 1998REMOVE ILLEGAL FASTENING · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING PADLOCK ENTRANCE DOOR TO SOUTH COURTYARD 1 STY PUBLIC HALL
    Class BClosed—Jun 16, 1998REMOVE ACCUMULATION OR RUBBISH · CLEANING§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE GARBAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC CRATES NORTH COURTYARD.
    Class BClosed—Jul 1, 1997REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES 2 TO 4 STY BALCONY NORTH.
    Class BClosed—Jul 1, 1997ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF GARBAGE STORED UNDER DROP LADDER NORTHEAST.
    Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING—Jul 1, 1997FIRE PASSAGEWAY OBSTRUCTED · EGRESS§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION IN FIREPROOF PASSAGEWAY CENTER EAST.
    Class BClosed—Jul 30, 1996REMOVE ACCUMULATION OR RUBBISH · CLEANING§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE NORTH COURT.
    Class AClosed3Nov 21, 1995FILE PLANS OR RESTORE · ALTERATIONS§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION REMOVE DROP CEILING NORTHEAST & NORTHWEST ROOMS 2 STY NORTHEAST APT 3. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed3Jun 23, 1992ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DROP CEILING INSTALLED NORTHWEST ROOM 2 STY NORTH APT 3 , SECTION '' ''
    Class AClosed—Mar 12, 1991POST SIGN INDICATING NAME AND ADDRESS OF JANITOR, ETC. · POSTING/SIGNAGE§ 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER.
    Class IClosed——VACATED APARTMENT(S) · ORDER TO REPAIR/VACATE ORDER§ 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS VACATE #250081 POSTED ON ENTRANCE DOOR TO APT #27 AND BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR ON 02/06/2024
    Class AClosed
    Dec 28, 2005Apt 3
    PAINT · PAINTING
    § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
    Class AClosed
    Dec 28, 2005Apt 3
    PAINT · PAINTING
    § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT , 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
    Class AClosed
    Aug 11, 2004Apt 32
    PAINT · PAINTING
    § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS CEILING WOOD TRIM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 32, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT EAST
    Class BClosed
    Mar 3, 2003Apt 3
    REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE
    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH
    Class CClosedRENT IMPAIRING
    Jun 19, 2000Apt 14
    INADEQUATE HOT WATER · HEAT AND HOT WATER
    § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN AND IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 14, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH
    Class CClosed
    Jun 19, 2000
    PROVIDE ACCESS TO BOILER ROOM · HEAT AND HOT WATER
    § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM, CELLAR
    Class BClosed
    Jun 19, 2000Apt 14
    REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATION
    § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES THROUGH OUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 14, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH
    Class AClosed
    May 11, 1999
    PROVIDE RAIN LEADER · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE
    § 27-2027 ADM CODE PROVIDE PROPERLY TRAPPED, SEWER CONNECTED, RAIN LEADER SO AS TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE AND FILE AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BEFORE DOING THE WORK AT REAR EXTENSION ROOF
    Class AClosed
    May 11, 1999
    PROVIDE A GUTTER · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE
    § 27-2027 ADM CODE PROVIDE A GUTTER, PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAINAGE SYSTEM, FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AT ROOF AT REAR
    Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING
    Nov 10, 1998
    REMOVE ILLEGAL FASTENING · EGRESS
    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING PADLOCK ENTRANCE DOOR TO SOUTH COURTYARD 1 STY PUBLIC HALL
    Class BClosed
    Jun 16, 1998
    REMOVE ACCUMULATION OR RUBBISH · CLEANING
    § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE GARBAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC CRATES NORTH COURTYARD.
    Class BClosed
    Jul 1, 1997
    REMOVE ENCUMBRANCE · EGRESS
    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES 2 TO 4 STY BALCONY NORTH.
    Class BClosed
    Jul 1, 1997
    ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE
    § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF GARBAGE STORED UNDER DROP LADDER NORTHEAST.
    Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING
    Jul 1, 1997
    FIRE PASSAGEWAY OBSTRUCTED · EGRESS
    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION IN FIREPROOF PASSAGEWAY CENTER EAST.
    Class BClosed
    Jul 30, 1996
    REMOVE ACCUMULATION OR RUBBISH · CLEANING
    § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE NORTH COURT.
    Class AClosed
    Nov 21, 1995Apt 3
    FILE PLANS OR RESTORE · ALTERATIONS
    § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION REMOVE DROP CEILING NORTHEAST & NORTHWEST ROOMS 2 STY NORTHEAST APT 3. , SECTION '' ''
    Class BClosed
    Jun 23, 1992Apt 3
    ABATE THE NUISANCE · MAINTENANCE
    § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DROP CEILING INSTALLED NORTHWEST ROOM 2 STY NORTH APT 3 , SECTION '' ''
    Class AClosed
    Mar 12, 1991
    POST SIGN INDICATING NAME AND ADDRESS OF JANITOR, ETC. · POSTING/SIGNAGE
    § 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER.
    Class IClosed
    —
    VACATED APARTMENT(S) · ORDER TO REPAIR/VACATE ORDER
    § 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS VACATE #250081 POSTED ON ENTRANCE DOOR TO APT #27 AND BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR ON 02/06/2024
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