roofy

678 Seneca Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03453-0029Map

Owner of record: 678 Seneca LLC

678 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 678 Seneca LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on December 2, 2024. 3 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
26

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 2, 2024

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 · 19

  • 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.

    Dec 2, 2024

    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
  • 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
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold iteams at 2nd story balcony fire escape at building rear

    Dec 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood treads 7th and 8th from bottom up at intermediate landing from 1st to 2nd story at public hall stairs

    Dec 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Dec 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Dec 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Dec 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 9 more ↓
  • A

    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

    Dec 13, 2019

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 24, 2018

    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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    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
  • 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 2, 2015

    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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Jun 2, 2012

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Aug 21, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling front and rear located at apt bsmt

    Aug 21, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families department of building records mor #406544 indicates premises to be legally approved for 5 family. cellar biol

    Sep 22, 2008 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit work noted: at cellar level erected partitions and installed water + waste lines for 3pc bathroom sink,toilet,shower fridge and microwave range at kitchen area. remedy: obtain permit or restor

    Sep 22, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert of occup or building dept records. cellar use changed from storage & ordinary use to an apt. partitions/erected with kitchen & bathroom facilities installed.

    Aug 21, 2008 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of fam. bldg dept records indicate residence is legally approved for 5 fam now altered for occupancy by 6 fam.

    Jul 22, 1999 · Penalty $1,700

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that of bldg dept records. records indicate bldgis legally approved for 5 fam now occupied by 6 fam. illegal occupancynoted: at cellar partitions erected creating class a apt. kitchen w/

    Jul 22, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 28, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
Show 16 more ↓
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 2, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 5, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 5, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Sep 5, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Sep 5, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 5, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Aug 20, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Aug 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Aug 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 18, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 18, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 18, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 18, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 18, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 3L

    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 (S5)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
4,725 ft²
Lot area
2,375 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3453 / 29
Assessed value
$429,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #406544, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.

Questions about 678 Seneca Avenue

Who owns 678 Seneca Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 678 Seneca LLC.

Does 678 Seneca Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 678 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 678 Seneca Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 678 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.