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451 Seneca Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03430-0014Map

Owner of record: Tsan Wing Cheung As Trustee

451 Seneca Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Tsan Wing Cheung As Trustee. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 8 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 18

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook with eye stopper at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing

    Jan 16, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jan 16, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jan 16, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing

    Jan 16, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Jan 16, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 16, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing , 1st story

    Jan 16, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Jan 16, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 3

    Work without a permit, sidewalk curb at rear of property (exp. 2/3) noted; portion of sidewalk is lowered/extended approximately (5ft) enabling a vehicle to drive into an illegal off street accessory parking pa

    Jun 1, 2026 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work with out permit @cellar erected full height partitions creating(2) class a dwelling units each unit w/(1)3 piece bath & (1) pull kitchen wit gas stove for cooking electical appilance & lighting throughout

    Jan 2, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling fun more thanlegally approved number of families @cellar observed (2) illegal apt. apt#1(3) bedrooms (2)rooms with no window - (1)bedroom with (1)small

    Jan 2, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner,defects note:rear of bldg(backyard)approx.6'h x 25'l stackade fence is in disrepair w/pickets missing,leaning,partially falling over.rem:repair/replace.

    Sep 4, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. noted: at the rear side,on the driveway area (exposure #2)(2) new metal gates installed at the driveway area appx 11'ft wide each & the hinge's installed

    Dec 13, 2010

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 11, 2021 · Apt OFFFIR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 4, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 4, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 4, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 4, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Dec 9, 2025Non-market transferRentals - 4-10 unit6

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
5,625 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3430 / 14
Assessed value
$747,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #413179, last renewed Nov 17, 2025.

Questions about 451 Seneca Avenue

Who owns 451 Seneca Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tsan Wing Cheung As Trustee.

Does 451 Seneca Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 451 Seneca Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 451 Seneca Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 451 Seneca Avenue?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.