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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

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 17% 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 · 47

  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    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.

    Apr 16, 2024

    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.

    Nov 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • 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 29, 2023

    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.

    Nov 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 7, 2005

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

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 / 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.