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557 Seneca Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03435-0008Map

Owner of record: 557 Seneca LLC

557 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 557 Seneca LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
31

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 83% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 32

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 1; wg to repair = 1; located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 12, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the kitchenette located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover for electric outlet at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetration at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, south wall in the kitchenette located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall, west wall, ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked cellar

    Feb 14, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 1st story public hall

    Feb 14, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 21, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 21, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 21, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 21, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 21, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 or near 1 sty public hall mailboxes.

    Jan 10, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
  • 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

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 14, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 14, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 1, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 1, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • General

    Floor

    Aug 1, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 1, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 1, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 20, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 14, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 14, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 14, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 14, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 30, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 30, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 30, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 1R

    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 / 8
Assessed value
$462,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #406659, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.

Questions about 557 Seneca Avenue

Who owns 557 Seneca Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 557 Seneca LLC.

Does 557 Seneca Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 557 Seneca Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 557 Seneca Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 557 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.