48 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-family residence at 48 Essex Street in Cypress Hills, owned by Joe Mckani, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in late 2021, the building faced multiple infrastructure challenges, including heat and hot water problems (both in the entire building and individual apartments), electrical lighting issues, plumbing concerns, and unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests.

While many of these complaints were eventually resolved, some required multiple inspection attempts due to access issues. The building currently has two active violations from October 2021 regarding improper waste management and insufficient garbage receptacles in the front yard, both categorized as Class A and B violations under the Administrative Code. More recently, in 2025, there have been two complaints regarding potential illegal hotel room conversions in the building, though both investigations were closed due to access denial during inspection attempts.

The property had a rodent inspection in 2012 that passed, and there was a water leak issue reported in October 2021 that has been closed. A permit for electrical work was issued in May 2023, suggesting some ongoing maintenance or improvements at the property. The extensive nature of the complaints and violations in late 2021, particularly regarding heat, water, and electrical systems, indicates a period of significant infrastructure challenges, though many of these issues appear to have been addressed through the complaint resolution process.