563 Seneca Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03435-0002Map

563 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 Hu, Guo Xiang. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 4 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 16
DOB violations: 8
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 27

What to know

Concern

4 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 · 16

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
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 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
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
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.
Nov 22, 2016
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; wg installed without one way screws and stops located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Apr 22, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked cellar
Feb 15, 2015
Open — Invalid certification

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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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall eracted from floor to ceiling subdivided room in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key lock at door to fire escape room in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ---- in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Boro commissioner has issued a swo for application # 440258123 due to revocation of permits
Nov 29, 2016
Dob violation - active
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 2RGT
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close
Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close

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Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close
General
Mailbox
Jan 5, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close
Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 5, 2009 · Apt 2ND
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2ND
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 2ND
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2007 · Apt 2ND
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2007 · Apt 2ND
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2005 · Apt 2ND
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 2ND
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 2ND
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 2ND
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2004 · Apt 2ND
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2004 · Apt 2ND
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 3
Residential units: 5
Building area: 4,650 ft²
Lot area: 2,250 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 405
Council district: 34
Block / lot: 3435 / 2
Assessed value: $557,550
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #417130, last renewed Aug 21, 2025.

Questions about 563 Seneca Avenue

Who owns 563 Seneca Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hu, Guo Xiang.

Does 563 Seneca Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 563 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 563 Seneca Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 563 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.