689 Seneca Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03455-0001Map
Owner of record: Boynton Beach Palms, LLC
689 Seneca Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Boynton Beach Palms, LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2025. 16 of the 28 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2022.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 40
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 28
- 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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air condition unit installed at window to fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective self closing hinges in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 1, 2019
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 24, 2018
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 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 - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the 100 watts incandescent court
Apr 26, 2002
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 side exterior wall of bldg removed to expand 1 sty resturant 6768c.
Aug 12, 1999
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 1 sty rear apt converted into commecial business 6768c.
Aug 12, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathroom 1 sty apt 1 rear. , section '' ''
Apr 7, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty apt 1 rear. , section '' ''
Apr 7, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathroom washbasin & bathtub 1 sty rear apt 1r. , section '' ''
Mar 2, 1989 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty rear apt 1r mr soto. , section '' ''
Mar 2, 1989 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof r 51.
Jun 17, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department roof cornice front & south.
Jun 17, 1976
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 10, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 10, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply with commissioner's orders.records indicate no app made to correct or certify ecb # 35634362j & #39000621x.remedy:comply with commissioner's orders.
Jan 3, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful act.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.failure to correct and certify summons#39000621x electrical work without a permit.remedy:comply with code.
Nov 13, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unalwful acts.failure to comply w/order of commissioner.failure to correct&certify summons ecb390000621x electrical work w//o permit.obtain permit.comply w/ ec code.
Nov 9, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit, obtain permit
Oct 19, 2018 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy#196704.illegal occupancy noted:1st fl front legal store now converted to an illegal restaurant w/kitchen.remedy:discontinue illegal use or
May 8, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #196704 illegal occupancy noted: 1st floor level front legal store now converted to an illegal resturant w/ kitchen and is still be occupied at time of reinspect
Jan 5, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #196704. illegal occupancy noted:1st fl front legal store now converted to an illegal restaurant w/ kitchen. remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o
Aug 17, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo# 196704. illegal occupancy noted:first fl legal apt. now converted to kitchen for restaurant.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy or amend cofo
Apr 18, 2006 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #136704. illegal occupancy noted. 1st fl legal apt. now converted to kitchen for restaurant. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy forthwith or amend c of o.
Dec 22, 2005 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy dept of building records cofo 196704 indicates residence is a legal 6 family with commercial use illegal occupancy noted at 1st floor level(1) apt has been convert
Aug 30, 2005 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2RT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 11, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Doors
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG
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
- 6
- Building area
- 5,275 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3455 / 1
- Assessed value
- $426,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #406050, last renewed Jul 9, 2025.
Questions about 689 Seneca Avenue
Who owns 689 Seneca Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Boynton Beach Palms, LLC.
Does 689 Seneca Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 689 Seneca Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2022 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 689 Seneca Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 689 Seneca Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.