657 Seneca Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03454-0007Map
Owner of record: Dimitraskovic, Dragisa
657 Seneca Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Dimitraskovic, Dragisa. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 20 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 18
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 37
- 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
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.
Nov 21, 2025
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.
Jun 12, 2025
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 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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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- BHazardous
Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line .. yard
Sep 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling and scuttle walls, at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and pushcart in front of scuttle ladder, at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and scutte opening walls at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 8, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing # 6 balusters at balustrade, at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 8, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, at public hall, 1st story
Sep 8, 2018
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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping carts, toys and other house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2017
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 3, 2017
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Nov 3, 2017
Open — Invalid certification - 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 22, 2016
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.
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 minimum required, light fixture present
Sep 3, 2013
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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required**
Mar 13, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
May 19, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the entire cellar
May 19, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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) riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2009 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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) radiator from west at north wall, riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2009 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 partitions erected creating rooms through out at cellar
Jul 23, 2008
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Jul 16, 2008
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling and walls at 1st and 2nd stories public hall
Jul 16, 2008
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at 1st and 2nd stories public hall
Jul 16, 2008
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby stroller at all stories public hall
Jul 16, 2008
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing shingle at 1st story exterior wall at building rear
Jul 16, 2008
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 ... at lobby
Apr 21, 2006
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Work without a permit. approx. 25' of construction fence no filing found in dob records., obtain all permits
Jul 11, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without permit. construction fence erected at front of premise without proper permit, fence was locked there was no access to the site.remedy: obtain permits
Apr 8, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work notedd at cellar level full partitions and installed water and waste lines for a 3pc bathroom (sink toilet tub) and residential sink with electrical stove remedy: obtain permit or restore
Aug 8, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families dob records indicates residence as a family mdr 416235 residence now altered and occupied as a 5 family and 3
Aug 8, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. cellar occupied and arranged as a s.r.o. with partitions erected throughout
Jul 23, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. building dept records which indicate residence legally approved for (4) families residence now altered for occupan
Dec 2, 2002 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Fire escape
May 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 3, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 3, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 3, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 3, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 3, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 3, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 24, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3454 / 7
- Assessed value
- $313,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #416235, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.
Questions about 657 Seneca Avenue
Who owns 657 Seneca Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dimitraskovic, Dragisa.
Does 657 Seneca Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 657 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 657 Seneca Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 657 Seneca Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.