60 15th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 3-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building at 60 15th Street in Gowanus, owned by Dominick Casillas, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues throughout 2025, with particular concerns regarding heating systems and pest control. Between January and March 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, with violations issued during some HPD inspections. The building has ongoing rodent problems, with several inspections from February through July 2025 confirming rat activity on the property.

Additionally, there are serious safety concerns documented in April 2024 violations for Apartment 2SECON, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and an active mouse infestation. The building is currently facing multiple open violations from the 2024 inspection related to safety signage and equipment, including the need to post gas leak procedures and maintain proper notices regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detector requirements in common areas. The property has had multiple inspections and complaints related to various issues, including an emergency plumbing complaint in January 2025 and unsanitary conditions in March 2025.

While some violations were issued and subsequently closed, many remain open or were not able to be properly inspected due to access issues. Recent rodent inspections in early 2025 consistently showed rat activity, indicating an ongoing pest control challenge. The building has maintained some historical features as an 1899 Old Law Tenement building, but the current maintenance records suggest significant challenges in meeting modern safety and habitability standards.