Essex Sober Living operates Essex Sober House, a men’s sober living home in the East New York / Cypress Hills area of Brooklyn, New York. The home serves men in early recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders who are ready for the next step after treatment and need a stable, structured environment to practice sober living. Set on a residential block close to community services, employment opportunities, and public transportation, the program offers an inviting, recovery-focused space where residents can focus on accountability, stability, and personal growth while staying connected to Brooklyn’s broader recovery community.

Essex Sober Living is led by sober living operator Fritz Scott, an experienced leader in the Brooklyn recovery community known for his calm, steady presence and deep sense of responsibility. Residents describe Fritz as fair, direct, and consistent, someone who upholds high standards while seeing the person behind the struggle. His mission is to bridge the gap between treatment and independent living by providing a structured, supportive home grounded in transparency, fairness, and ethical practice. Essex Sober House operates with rigorous standards for safety, structure, and accountability, is actively pursuing formal certification in New York, and is part of the Vanderburgh Sober Living network, aligning its work with the standards of The Vanderburgh Foundation and recognized state guidelines.

Fritz Scott is the sober living owner and operator of Essex Sober House, a men’s recovery home in the Cypress Hills / East New York area of Brooklyn, New York. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, he was shaped by a culture of community, resilience, and faith, and carried those values with him when he migrated to the United States in 2001. When addiction affected two of his children, Fritz turned that pain into purpose and is now known as a steady, fair, and direct leader in the Brooklyn recovery community, bringing a calm, consistent presence to the men he serves.

Through Essex Sober House, Fritz provides structured sober living for men in early recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders who are ready for the next step after treatment. Located at 48 Essex Street on a residential block close to public transportation and key recovery resources, the home offers a stable environment grounded in accountability, daily responsibility, and peer support. Operating with high standards for safety and structure while pursuing formal certification, Essex Sober House is part of the Vanderburgh Sober Living network. Guests are not just renting a bed—they are joining a recovery community where effort, respect, and growth are expected and supported.

The Kayaly Recovery homes adhere to the Vanderburgh Sober Living (VSL) House Rules, ensuring consistency in structure, accountability, and support across all our recovery homes. These rules are designed to foster a respectful and recovery-focused environment for all guests.

Individual homes may establish additional guidelines or requirements tailored to their unique needs or circumstances. Specific house rules may address factors such as curfews, visitor policies, or additional recovery-focused activities. These adjustments ensure each home operates in a way that best supports its guests while maintaining the shared mission of recovery and empowerment.

Guests are expected to review and agree to the house rules upon admission and during orientation. Any questions or clarifications regarding the rules or specific home requirements can be directed to the house mentor or leadership team.

Our shared commitment to these principles ensures a supportive environment where individuals can rebuild their lives and achieve lasting recovery.