553 Seneca Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03435-0012Map
Owner of record: Pacheco, Sara M
553 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 Pacheco, Sara M. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 21 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 47
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 89
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 47
- 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Sep 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestbule door. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 10, 2025
Open — 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
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 - 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
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 1L
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.
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 1L
Open — 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.
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 - 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
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Mar 2, 2006 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 7, 2005
Open — Not complied with - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 7, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 7, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sink cabinet at north in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2005 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ,, 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2005 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bed bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2005 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ,mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2005 · Apt 3L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ,roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2005 · Apt 3L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking assemly at west entrance door located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2005 · Apt 3L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective latch at window in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2005 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2005 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing drawer at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
May 3, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 3, 2005 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bed bugs entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 3, 2005 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 3, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 3, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls, ceilings & trims apartment throughout located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 3, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
Boiler room notice not posted in lobby and entrance door to boiler room per nys housing maintenance code 272033,correct violation and send in certificate of correction
Oct 31, 2022
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 29, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 29, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 20, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 20, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 20, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 20, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 20, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 20, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 20, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 17, 2007 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 18, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 2, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 26, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 19, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 19, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 15, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 6, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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 / 12
- Assessed value
- $408,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #401929, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.
Questions about 553 Seneca Avenue
Who owns 553 Seneca Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pacheco, Sara M.
Does 553 Seneca Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.
Is 553 Seneca Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 553 Seneca Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 553 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.