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669 East 5 Street
Kensington

669 East 5 Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11218

34 Units

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Built in 1931

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4 Floors

2.4(2)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner

    Reviews (2)

    Over 3 years ago
    It Is What It Is
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The high ceilings, relatively spacious living room & closet space (I assume most units are of a similar layout) were attractive in and of themselves. I might have a strong bias, as the unit was rent stabilized.
    Cons:
    The building is under-managed & the public spaces, such as the lobby, stairway, garden/mini courtyard, etc are generally dingy and worn. There have been some updates to some areas, such as the double door, but overall the building is old and under-maintained.
    Advice to owner:
    Clean the stairs, courtyard, and lobby floors more often. Replace the flooring in the lobby. Re-paint the walls in the stairwell. Update the lighting fixtures.
    Over 4 years ago
    Management that only cares about the $$
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Building is generally clean
    Cons:
    No working cameras so package can be stolen, heating is spotty and sometimes completely off in winter. Super does not respond right away for repairs. Rent isnt updated on their online portal accurately, will take months to reflect accurately or you have to contact management. Nothing is done for noise complaints or them upholding the lease agreement. They will take you to court straightaway if you threaten to leave due to unsafe conditions. Construction is done without notice to tenants and earlier than 8am. Mice are in building.
    Advice to owner:
    Uphold your duty as property owners as per NY housing laws as well as lease agreements that go both ways instead of only caring about money.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated a day ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 669 East 5 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.58 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    2
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    May 31, 2023: § 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts all stories balconies stacks at north at fire escape
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    Hazardous
    12
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 19, 2025: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 and 27-2056.8 adm code - certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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    Immediately hazardous
    6
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 05, 2025: § 27-2056.4(h) and 27-2056.17 adm code -correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    E
    Estie Realty CO LP
    2.4(2)
    Corporate Owner•
    7 Properties•50 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    J
    Jonathan Samet
    2.3(3)
    Head Officer•
    10 Properties•178 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 11
    J
    Jasmin Sabotil
    2.4(2)
    Officer•
    1 Property•34 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    U
    Us Realty Corp
    2.9(65)
    Corporate Owner•
    59 Properties•1738 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 89

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