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661 Seneca Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03454-0004Map

Owner of record: Somchai Ngamwajasat

661 Seneca Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Somchai Ngamwajasat. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2025. 31 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 12, 2025

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 2019
6
About 100% of the building's 5 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 40

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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
  • 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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening metal bracket with eye arranged for padlock at building entrance door

    Oct 28, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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**

    Mar 13, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3L

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

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3L

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3L

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

    Refit closet door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3L

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3L

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

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3L

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 1L

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 1L

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st wall cabinet from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 1L

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 1L

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

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet --- in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 3L

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

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box 1st story public hall

    Jul 23, 2008

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation all stories at fire escape rear yard

    Jul 23, 2008

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

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 2L

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

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 1L

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

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors -- in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 3L

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

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 3L

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 2L

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 2L

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the 2nd room from north, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 2R

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

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 2R

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from east, the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2007 · Apt 2R

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2007 · Apt 2R

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2007 · Apt 2R

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

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2007 · Apt 2R

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

    § 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 sheetrock ceiling errected in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2007 · Apt 2R

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

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile at wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2007 · Apt 2R

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

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2007 · Apt 2R

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2007 · Apt 2R

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

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 1

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to perform adequate housekeeping. observed:various construction debris(doors,sheetrock,wood,garbage bags)stored in rear yard from renovation work on 1st fl. remedy:remove all debris. asap

    Jun 7, 2007 · Penalty $880

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Fail to properly store combustible/flammable materials in hallway. observed:construction material(sheetrock/garbage bag) stored in hallway,obstructing egress from rear apt's see photo.remedy:store material prop

    Jun 7, 2007 · Penalty $900

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Oct 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • General

    Doors

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 12, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 12, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Sep 17, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Sep 4, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 4, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 4, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 4, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 17, 2006 · Apt 2R

    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
5
Building area
4,875 ft²
Lot area
2,250 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3454 / 4
Assessed value
$449,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #417494, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.

Questions about 661 Seneca Avenue

Who owns 661 Seneca Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Somchai Ngamwajasat.

Does 661 Seneca Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 661 Seneca Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 661 Seneca Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 661 Seneca Avenue?

It has 5 residential units.

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