485 Seneca Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03431-0004Map
Owner of record: Richard K. Thomas, Member
485 Seneca Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Richard K. Thomas, Member. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 9 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 11
- ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 21, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at 1st story
Jun 5, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 5, 2003 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 13, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 13, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3431 / 4
- Assessed value
- $597,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #404088, last renewed Oct 16, 2024.
Questions about 485 Seneca Avenue
Who owns 485 Seneca Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Richard K. Thomas, Member.
Does 485 Seneca Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 485 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 485 Seneca Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 485 Seneca Avenue?
It has 4 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.