559 Seneca Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03435-0006Map

559 Seneca Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Seneca Terrace LLC. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on February 16, 2026.

HPD violations: 34
DOB violations: 6
ECB violations: 5
HPD complaints: 87

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Feb 16, 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 · 34

BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking round the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l upper level, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed in fire escape window obstructing egress in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2022 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at vestibule door to 1st sty public hall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 3, 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.
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
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead
Jun 1, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed

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ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 1, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at building front entrance door , 1st story
Apr 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, bicycle, 2nd and 3rd stories, public hall
Mar 2, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper installed on vestibule door, 1st story
Mar 2, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock installed on vestibule door, 1st story
Mar 2, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles being stored at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles being stored at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 17, 2018
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 public hall, 1st story
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing
Apr 24, 2018
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.
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ..
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories public halls
Apr 27, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles,cardboard boxes and plastic containers, at 3rd sty stairs leading to bulkead door to roof
Apr 27, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs and landings all stories at public hall
Oct 1, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. at front areaway
Oct 1, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present
Sep 11, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
May 20, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at gate door front bldg
Sep 12, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard
Sep 12, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet base in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 17, 2015
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 17, 2015
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

Class - 2
Electrical work w/out a permit.observed @ 10:15am (1) new circuit breaker panel installed in apt 1r.no appl on file for new panel.rem:obtainpermit.
Apr 27, 2016 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use.defective exhaust ceiling fan in bathrm apt#3l & defective fixture wiring in hallways.rem:comply w/ec co
Apr 27, 2016 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of familied.dept of bldg records indicate premises to be legally approved for(6)families 1,2&3rd fl,cellar:boiler room & s
Mar 27, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Active
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.work noted:@ cellar level erected full height partitions for(2)rooms& a bathroom.installed water & waste lines for a residential sink & a (3)piece bathroom(toilet,sink,shower)installed electri
Mar 27, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.defects noted:@ 1st & 3rd fl obstruction of egress path items stored in public hallway(boex,bicycle,baby carriages,shopping carts).@ front entry of premises(exp
Mar 26, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Active

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close
General
Signage missing
May 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 29, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 29, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close

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Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 29, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 29, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close
Electric
No lighting
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 14, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 29, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close
General
Floor
Nov 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close
Electric
Wiring
Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Floor
Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Mold
Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Doors
Nov 29, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 21, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 21, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Cabinet
Nov 21, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close
Electric
Lighting
Nov 21, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close
Plumbing
Shower-stall
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close
General
Floor
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close
General
Mold
Oct 25, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 3
Residential units: 6
Building area: 4,650 ft²
Lot area: 2,250 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 405
Council district: 34
Block / lot: 3435 / 6
Assessed value: $462,150
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #407960, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 559 Seneca Avenue

Who owns 559 Seneca Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Seneca Terrace LLC.

Does 559 Seneca Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 559 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 559 Seneca Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 559 Seneca Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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