6709 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The three-story, two-family house at 6709 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge, owned by Qitao Dong and built in 1930, has experienced several notable incidents over the past five years. Most significantly, there was an unlawful kitchen extension constructed in 2021 measuring approximately 14' x 14', equipped with electrical outlets, for which a $1,250 penalty was imposed and resolved. Between 2019 and 2024, multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) complaints were logged regarding food establishment violations, including three reports of operating without necessary permits/licenses (2020, 2021), ventilation issues (2021), and pest-related concerns (2020), all of which have been closed.

Several smoking violations were also recorded between 2019 and 2021, though these complaints were administratively closed. The building's more recent history shows generally improved conditions, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past four years (2021-2025), and compliance inspections showing passing results for rodent activity in 2024. While the property faced multiple Department of Buildings complaints regarding permits and construction in 2020-2021, most were either closed with no violations found or resulted in other resolutions.

An active complaint regarding an illegal storefront sign/awning from 2020 remains open as of 2021. The building's 311 service requests primarily relate to food establishment concerns, though all were ultimately addressed and closed. The most recent rodent inspection in October 2024 passed, indicating current compliance with health standards.