23 Whitney Place, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The 84-unit, 3-story building at 23 Whitney Place in Gravesend, owned by Jimmy Antoniadis, has experienced persistent maintenance issues since its 1949 construction. Most recently, in May 2025, there were unresolved complaints regarding flooring and smoke detector issues, with inspectors unable to access the premises for evaluation. A construction lead dust complaint from April 2024 remains open.

The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, with complaints filed in October 2023 (apartment only) and October 2022 (entire building), both of which resulted in inspection access issues. During September-October 2018, a cluster of violations were identified in Apartment 1D, including pest infestations, appliance issues, and window repairs, though most were subsequently closed. The property has shown some concerning patterns regarding basic amenities, particularly heating systems, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints recorded over the years (2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023).

There were also significant violations in 2018 related to unsafe electrical wiring, gas supply issues, and a pest infestation in Apartment 1D, though these were certified as corrected by late 2018. The building's management has been subject to several HPD inspections, some of which resulted in violations, particularly during 2018 when issues with appliances and unsanitary conditions were documented. Notably, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with multiple annual reports showing zero cases from 2020 through 2025, and only one instance reported in 2018 that appears to have been resolved.