Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, 15-unit residential building on Essex Street in Cypress Hills, owned by Gexy Perez, was completed in 2021 and has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with mold, water leaks, and pest infestations.

In 2024 alone, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage and mold, as well as two incidents of water leaks. The most recent complaints in 2024-2025 continue this pattern, with reports of pest issues and garbage concerns, though inspections generally found no violations or only minor ones. Prior to these ongoing issues, the building underwent construction in 2021-2022, during which time there were several safety-related complaints, including concerns about construction site conditions and worker safety.

These early complaints were generally found to be unsubstantiated upon inspection. It's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with official reports for the past two years showing no recorded cases of infestation, eradication, or re-infestation. While the building's recent history shows persistent maintenance challenges, particularly with respect to water-related issues and sanitation concerns, inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) have typically concluded without finding major housing code violations.