501 Seneca Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03434-0012Map
Owner of record: 501 Seneca Qui LLC
501 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 501 Seneca Qui LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 4 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 6
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 · 23
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of wood on drop ladder at side of building from north at east
Jan 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at lobby
Jan 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at lobby
Jan 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jan 15, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at lobby
Jan 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Dec 23, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock instaled at entrance door to building
Jun 6, 2020
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2020 · Apt 2L
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 1, 2019
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.
Oct 24, 2018
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.
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at bulkhead , 3rd story
Jan 15, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit istall new bath and kicthen aung ceilings and walls doors pluming elec. thoughout 2nd floor. "stop all work" remendy: obtain a premit if feasable to prior ilegal condition.
Nov 14, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 28, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 28, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 5,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3434 / 12
- Assessed value
- $714,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #406911, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 501 Seneca Avenue
Who owns 501 Seneca Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 501 Seneca Qui LLC.
Does 501 Seneca Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 501 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 501 Seneca Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 501 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.