494 Seneca Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03433-0039Map
Owner of record: Scotty Realty Group LLC
494 Seneca Avenue is an office building built in 1931 in Queens, 11385. It has 7 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Scotty Realty Group LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 11 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 3
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing
Feb 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing
Feb 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Feb 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing
Feb 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Feb 25, 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 - 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 2, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
DOB building violations · 5
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Feb 2, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
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Apr 28, 1998
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Apr 28, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
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Apr 28, 1998
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Apr 28, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Bc406.7.10.3.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.parking light illumination fixture not installed as per code.at an angle facing the parking lot into adjacent apt #3r no reflections observed.r
Aug 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Non-hazardous
B4a,10a,16,32a,38,21b,23,50,50a,50b/50c,50d/50e,50f.50-missing back flow preventer on boiler feedline.50a-missing anti syphon valve(vaulted)top feed of oil tank at highest point on supply line.50b-boiler jacket
Mar 9, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Office building (O7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 9,698 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,975 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3433 / 39
- Assessed value
- $351,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 494 Seneca Avenue
Who owns 494 Seneca Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Scotty Realty Group LLC.
Does 494 Seneca Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 494 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 494 Seneca Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 494 Seneca Avenue?
It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.