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679 East 5 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05399-0085Map

Owner of record: 679 E. Realty, LLC

679 East 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 3 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is 679 E. Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 5 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
5
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 5

  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 28, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Observed bricks are missing and deteriorating, @ expo 1 and 4. also observed cracks throughout facade @expos 1& 4. observed 3 fl balcony loose material consisting of lumber, not secured., repair and/replace; ma

    Jul 20, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed ac @ 2nd fl window expo 1 is missing support bracket. failure to maintain., repair and/or replace

    Jul 20, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At approx 11:05 am observed 6 ac split units @ expo 4. work is 100% complete. no permits on file for scope of work., obtain permit

    Jul 13, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed unpermitted electrical activity; approx 5 split hvac systems were installed at exposure 4.no permits on file with dob for such scope of work., obtain permit

    Mar 6, 2026

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1940
Floors
2.5
Residential units
3
Building area
2,711 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
40
Block / lot
5399 / 85
Assessed value
$86,220
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #821843, last renewed Feb 11, 2005.

Questions about 679 East 5 Street

Who owns 679 East 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 679 E. Realty, LLC.

Does 679 East 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 679 East 5 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 679 East 5 Street built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 679 East 5 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.