60 Quentin Road, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The two-story, four-unit building at 60 Quentin Road in Gravesend, owned by Nicholas Kafantaris and constructed in 1931, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding basic utilities and building systems. Most recently, in November 2023, the building faced emergency violations related to both heat/hot water and cooking gas problems affecting the entire structure.

These were documented as Class C violations specifically impacting apartment 2R, where inadequate hot water and gas supply were noted, though these violations have since been closed. The building has demonstrated a concerning pattern of heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints registered between late 2018 and early 2019, most of which resulted in unsuccessful inspection attempts due to lack of access. Inspection records reveal several significant safety concerns from previous years, including open Class A violations for failing to file the required annual bedbug report (noted in 2021, 2022, and 2024).

Apartment 1F had multiple violations documented in February 2019, including missing carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and self-closing doors, as well as inadequate hot water supply. While many of these issues were addressed through subsequent inspections and were marked as closed, the recurring nature of basic utility complaints (particularly heat/hot water) suggests ongoing challenges with building systems maintenance. The property has also experienced plumbing issues, including toilet problems and water supply complaints in 2019, though HPD was unable to gain access to inspect these conditions.