121 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

121 Essex Street, a two-family house located in Cypress Hills and owned by Oz Rabinovitz, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, between June and July 2024, there were multiple plumbing and water-related problems, including multiple complaints of water leaks (heavy flow, slow leak, damp spots), concerning unsanitary conditions with mold, and issues with basin/sink plumbing.

The building has been cited for both Class A and Class B violations, with particularly concerning issues documented in July 2024, including mold conditions (both less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in foyer and greater than 30 sq ft at ceiling, south and west walls in bathroom) and defective plastered surfaces in the first-floor apartment. More troubling are the ongoing matters from June 2024 regarding illegal conversions, with multiple open violations related to unauthorized basement modifications and illegal plumbing connections, including a citation for filing plans and obtaining proper approvals for the conversion from private to multiple dwelling use.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved issues, including a heat/hot water complaint from June 2024 that could not be inspected due to lack of access. While the property has maintained a pest-free record according to bedbug reports from 2021-2025, and rodent inspections in recent years have generally passed, the recent pattern of water and mold issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building, constructed in 1910, features two stories, has not been reported for bedbug infestations in the past three years, and appears to have undergone some unauthorized modifications that are currently under investigation.