21 Cypress Court, Brooklyn, NY 11208

21 Cypress Court is a two-family house located in Cypress Hills, built in 1935 and currently owned by Rosa Sosa. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with multiple complaints filed between 2019-2020, including emergency complaints in January 2020. The property has also faced several maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code Complaints in 2020, including electrical issues, appliance problems, and safety concerns.

Notably, there are two open violations from 2019 affecting apartment 2D regarding inadequate heat and carbon monoxide detection. The building has undergone scrutiny over possible illegal conversions, with multiple Department of Buildings complaints filed between 2018-2024, suggesting unauthorized modifications to the original layout. The property's history shows a pattern of maintenance access issues, with several complaints being closed due to inspectors' inability to gain entry for necessary evaluations.

In November 2019, multiple violations were issued during inspections, and in early 2020, several emergency maintenance issues were documented, including water leaks and electrical problems. Environmental Control Board records indicate an illegal conversion issue involving the unauthorized creation of a 4-rooming unit with two full bathrooms in apartment 2. Rodent inspections conducted over the years show mixed results, with passing inspections in 2017 and 2012, but failures in 2010. While some violations have been resolved, the building's record indicates persistent maintenance challenges and unresolved violations that have spanned multiple years, suggesting ongoing building system issues.