616 Seneca Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03441-0033Map
Owner of record: Leslie Li As Trustee
616 Seneca Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Leslie Li As Trustee. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 58
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 10
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 · 58
- 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
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Dec 2, 2024
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 16, 2022
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
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.
Apr 16, 2021
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.
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Oct 16, 2015
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.
Mar 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 required fixture present light not on at front areaway
Jul 28, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes plants and household articles at 2 sty rear stack.
Sep 18, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department metal cornice at parapet roof.
Sep 18, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints chimney at roof.
Sep 18, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at rear yard.
Sep 18, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at 1 sty pub hall.
Sep 18, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at balustrade 2 to 3 sty pub hall.
Sep 18, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes and household articles from 3 sty to bulkhead at pub hall.
Sep 18, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes and cabinet 2 sty pub hall.
Sep 18, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at 1 sty pub hall.
Sep 18, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires cellar ceiling.
Feb 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thruout.
Feb 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling cellar thruout.
Feb 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture at 1 sty pub hall vestibule.
Feb 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob of vestibule door to 1 sty pub hall.
Feb 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint south stack all stys.
Feb 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box notice missing.
Feb 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture & household articles pub halls all stys.
Feb 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 p h dmbwtr drs & appr rem opngs w clsd with sht rk all stys.
Feb 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 drop ceiling installed center room 3 sty apt 3r. , section '' ''
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt 2r. , section '' ''
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 2r. , section '' ''
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 suspended ceiling thruout 2 sty apt 2r. , section '' ''
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty apt 2l. , section '' ''
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 suspended ceilings thruout 2 sty apt 2l. , section '' ''
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 3r. , section '' ''
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 suspended clg 2 room from rear 3 sty north apt 3r. located at apt 3r
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 suspended hung ceiling kitchen and bathroom 1 sty apt 1r. , section '' ''
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at 2 sty west apt 2r ms garcia. , section '' ''
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings thruout 3 sty apt 3l. located at apt 3l
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling light fixture in kitchen of 3 sty apt 3l. located at apt 3l
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in bathroom of 3 sty apt 3l. located at apt 3l
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 partition erected obstructing light and ventilation 3 sty apt 3r in kitchen. located at apt 3r
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 frame missing.
Feb 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.05 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also 3 sty north apt 3r chain door guard. located at apt 3r
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty north apt 3r. located at apt 3r
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 3 sty apt 3r missing. , section '' ''
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector 3 sty apt 3r missing mrs seajio. , section '' ''
Feb 7, 1997 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 30, 1996
Vh*-violation hazardous dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 30, 1996
Vh*-violation hazardous dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 7, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boiler boiler optional
48b
Nov 13, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Hazardous
Use or installation of plumbing materials or equipment which don't comply with rs-16.in cellar pvc drain lines installed in commerical building.remedy remove non-complying material or equipment
Sep 12, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain : defect : at rear wall from 4th story to roof missing mortar joints causing bricks to become loose and sagging at roof line.remedy: repair or replace
Mar 23, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor totally obstructed at side yard ,roll down gates with lock installed ,blocking egress for rear apartments fire escape terminates at rear yard . remedy: remove obstructions
Mar 23, 2000
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Oct 11, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 11, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 11, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 11, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 11, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 11, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 11, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 11, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 11, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 4,725 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3441 / 33
- Assessed value
- $453,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #417491, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.
Questions about 616 Seneca Avenue
Who owns 616 Seneca Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Leslie Li As Trustee.
Does 616 Seneca Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.
Is 616 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 616 Seneca Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 616 Seneca Avenue?
It has 5 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.