Complaints? Concerns?

Be sure to call 311 and email your complaint number to [email protected]

Meeting

Bookmark meeting dates and agendas and come prepared to discuss the issues

Welcome to CB5!

Brooklyn Community Board 5 covers all areas of East New York, including Cypress, Spring Creek, Starrett City, Gateway and Highland Park. Members of the Community Board are non-salaried members, who are appointed by the Borough President and City Council Members who represent areas within the district.

When we meet

Community Board 5 meets the 4th Wednesday of every month, except July & August. There are no meetings held during the months of July & August. Meeting dates can change because of weather and holidays, so be sure to check our calendar page to stay informed.

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Get in touch

Community Board No. 5 represents Jackie Robinson Parkway (Queens Border) to the south: Belt Parkway: from the east: Queens City line (border to the west: Van Sinderen and Louisiana Avenue.

Mail: 127 Pennsylvania Avenue, 2nd FL, Brooklyn, NY, 11207

Andre T. Mitchell

Chairman

Thank you, Community Members for your continued commitment and involvement in this wonderful district. Your dedicated work in making this community a better place to live and work, alongside of our Board is greatly appreciated.

I also want to express my appreciation and gratitude to my fellow Board Members for all of your dedication and invaluable volunteerism, and servicing this community with integrity and devotion.

We will continue our tour of this great district, with the goal of reaching every corner and engaging every neighborhood of Community Board 5!

Respectfully,

Board Chairman. Andre T. Mitchell.

Melinda Perkins

District Manager

Greetings Community Members,
I’m Melinda Perkins, the District Manager for Brooklyn Community Board 5 (CB5). The District Office of CB5 is where I along with my team, receive constituent complaints and monitor city agency services for the entire community. The District Office team also provides support to the Board Members of CB5 and oversees the many public hearings, workshops, and meetings held throughout our beautiful district
CB5, a great place to Live, Work, and Thrive!
Keron Alleyne

Keron Alleyne

Deputy District Manager

Please contact Mr. Alleyne for general inquires and constituency concerns.

Jahayra Richardson

Jahayra Richardson

Office Manager

Please contact Ms. Richardson for block parties and street closures

Shamika Chappel

Shamika Chappel

Community Associate

Please contact Ms. Chappel for community meetings and constituency concerns.

Latest News

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Helpful Articles / Information

The City of New York is divided into fifty-nine geographic community districts, served by a local rep. body known as a Community Board.

Check out the guides and articles below:

Street Closing Guidelines
Street Co-Naming Procedure
How to start a Block Association