365 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The two-story, three-unit building at 365 Essex Street in East New York, owned by Charles McMichael, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. During late 2023 and early 2024, there were multiple emergencies reported through 311 regarding heat and hot water problems, including violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building currently has several open Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) violations from 2024, including inadequate heating in Apartment 2, defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and issues with the heating system's accessibility. There are also ongoing violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, facade maintenance with cracks noted in late 2023, and a December 2023 complaint about building shaking or vibration. The building's condition has yielded multiple inspection failures and violations affecting both resident safety and comfort.

In addition to the heating system problems, there are documented issues with water leaks, wall and ceiling plaster conditions, and other maintenance matters requiring attention. The building has some historical rodent inspection results from 2012-2016, with the most recent failed inspections in 2016, though no recent rodent issues have been reported. The property, constructed in 2004, is relatively new for New York City housing standards but has experienced multiple infrastructure and maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment where many violations are concentrated.