📍 Brooklyn, New York 11208
A structured men's sober living residence in Brooklyn's Cypress Hills / East New York area providing a calm residential atmosphere for individuals in early recovery. Rate published as $500/week.
Essex Sober House is a sober living home in Brooklyn, New York that provides men residents with a safe, substance-free place to live during early recovery. Like other quality recovery residences, a sober living home is built around three things that research consistently ties to lasting recovery: stable, drug- and alcohol-free housing, peer support from others who understand what early sobriety feels like, and structure and accountability that help rebuild healthy daily routines. Residents here have access to Furnished bedrooms, Breakfast and dinner provided, Free high-speed Wi-Fi, Shared kitchen, On-site coin-op laundry, Common areas for house meetings, Clean linens and towels, and Near public transit.
Most structured sober living homes ask residents to stay substance-free, attend recovery meetings, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, follow a curfew, complete household chores, and either work, attend school, or actively look for a job. These expectations aren't there to be punitive — they're the scaffolding that keeps a house safe and gives residents the consistency that protects early sobriety. When you contact Essex Sober House, ask them to walk you through their specific house rules, curfew, guest policy, and how long a typical stay lasts so you know exactly what you're agreeing to.
Rent at Essex Sober House starts around $2000/month. The exact figure usually depends on whether you choose a private or shared room and which services are included, so confirm the current rate when you call. Many sober living homes offer scholarships or sliding-scale rates for residents who need them — it's always worth asking.
Essex Sober House lists Pending (pursuing OASAS and NYSARR guidelines). Certification means a home has agreed to a recognized set of health, safety, and ethical operating standards — a meaningful signal when you're comparing options. Always confirm a home's certification is current directly with the home.
If you take medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder (MAT) — Suboxone, methadone, or Vivitrol — confirm the home's MAT policy before committing. It isn't noted here, and policies vary from home to home; a supportive home will welcome the question.
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