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589 Seneca Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03438-0001Map

Owner of record: Tsay, Chi

589 Seneca Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Tsay, Chi. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 4 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Good
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

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 · 36

  • 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.

    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.

    Mar 29, 2023

    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 16, 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

    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 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 incandescent or equivalent required.

    Dec 22, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint east fire escape all stys all parts.

    Dec 22, 1988

    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 frame missing.

    Dec 22, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box notice missing 1 sty pub hall.

    Dec 22, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors vestibule to 1 sty pub hall.

    Dec 22, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling pub halls all stys.

    Dec 22, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes boxes racks & household articles pub halls all stys.

    Dec 22, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty apt.

    Dec 22, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings thruout 2 sty front apt.

    Dec 22, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at kitchen windows 2 sty front apt.

    Dec 22, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors vestibule 1 sty pub hall.

    Apr 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bottom of stair enclosure cellar.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of metal grate 12x12 used for vent of boiler rm on ceiling to floor of grocery store.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 1 sty rear apt removed area used for grocery store decrease in occupancy 5 apts to 4 apt.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors front entrance and vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls around skylight 3 sty public hall.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg at vestibule public hall.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving concrete cellar front.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board fire retarded clg cellar thruout.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective electric clg fixture at cellar.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line at roof rear.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood partitions erected creating storage rm cellar front.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration masonry brick and block wall creating 3 storage rms cellar rear.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at cellar thruout.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective chain link fence at north side of bldg.

    Jul 28, 1980

    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 frame missing.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster at clg cellar rear.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling at boiler rm cellar rear.

    Jul 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
  • 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 7, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2004 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2004 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 4, 2004 · Apt 3F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
5,250 ft²
Lot area
2,250 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3438 / 1
Assessed value
$615,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #407059, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.

Questions about 589 Seneca Avenue

Who owns 589 Seneca Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tsay, Chi.

Does 589 Seneca Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 589 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 589 Seneca Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 589 Seneca Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.

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