394 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-family house at 394 Essex Street in East New York, owned by Liesha Markland, has experienced significant maintenance issues, particularly during a concentrated period in late 2018. Between September and October 2018, there were multiple incidents of water leakage reported, including heavy flow and slow leaks, which led to associated sanitary concerns, particularly mold growth.

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) received numerous complaints during this period, with inspections revealing violations related to mold and water damage. Specifically, violations were documented on October 31, 2018, in Apartment 2 regarding defective plaster surfaces, wooden floors, and maintenance issues related to mold and leaks affecting ceilings and walls.

While there was an initial rodent inspection in 2012 that passed, the most recent building data from 2023 indicates ongoing access issues, with an inspector unable to gain access during a December 2023 complaint investigation. The building, constructed in 1910, has been classified as a 2-story, 2-family structure, though its current physical condition based on the provided records raises concerns about the maintenance and management of basic systems. As of the latest available data, the building remains subject to open violations regarding maintenance codes, particularly those related to structure and water systems, though some complaints from 2018 had closed with violations being issued.