508 Seneca Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03436-0034Map
Owner of record: Seneca Avenue Realty LLC
508 Seneca Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1989 in Queens, 11385. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Seneca Avenue Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on April 23, 2024. 3 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 34
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door & frame at door to fire stairs at east, labeled 'b' at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at door to fire stairs at east, labeled 'b' at public hall, 4th story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit defective door and frame at door to fire stairs at east, labeled 'b' at public hall, 4th story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 4th story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at fire stairs at east, labeled 'b' at public hall, 4th story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at fire stairs at east, labeled 'b' at public hall, 4th story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at fire stairs at east, labeled 'b' at public hall, 4th story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Refit door to fire stairs at east, labeled 'b' at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective handle at door to fire stairs at east, labeled 'b' at public hall, 4th story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 4th story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 4th story
Apr 23, 2024
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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the compactor closets all storys at compactor closet
Aug 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture at fire stairs, 4th story
Aug 28, 2021
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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 28, 2021
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.
Aug 28, 2021
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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 28, 2021
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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 28, 2021
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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 28, 2021
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 - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 23, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 - 28.118.3.2. note at time of inspection observed 4 sty apt bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. alt-1 420577806 filed to change bldg from a 1 sty
Aug 17, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.note,@ time of insp found damage for roof mounted condensd units resting on foam blocks & unfastened to bldg.also condenson units not fastened to(damage).rem:
Feb 5, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const documents &/or approved amendments for alt ii job #420815782 for which permit exp 06/06/14 & applicant is requesting a letter of completor non-conforming work noted:(1)fo
Dec 11, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
New bldg occupied w/o a vaild cert of occupancy for job #420577806.found 95% of bldg is occupied @ 1st,2nd,3rd & 4th fl.no cert of occupancy.rem:obtain cert of occupancy or restore premises to prior legal.
Dec 11, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful continue. noted: job #420577806 new 4 story bldg on existing foundation. partial stop work order issued on 1/29/13. (012913c05xz01/comp #4539385). allowed completed foundation only. at time of inspecti
Jul 31, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved plans.noted:job#420577806 new construction of 4-story building on existing foundation. partial new foundation constructed not form to approved plans.24'0 new foundations wall
Jan 29, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of bldg records nb461/86 indicates 4 medical offices now occupied as 2 stores & club with bar. remedy: discontinue illegal use obtain a cofo
Aug 3, 1996 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit hazardous work noted erected door way between curb and store and erected various partitions throughout vlub area remedy obtain plans and prmits from this dept.
Aug 3, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 15, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 9, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2021 · Apt ALL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1989
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 10,849 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3436 / 34
- Assessed value
- $781,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #433523, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.
Questions about 508 Seneca Avenue
Who owns 508 Seneca Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Seneca Avenue Realty LLC.
Does 508 Seneca Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 508 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 508 Seneca Avenue built?
City records list 1989 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 508 Seneca Avenue?
It has 14 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.