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685 Seneca Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03455-0003Map

Owner of record: Xue Suet Suet INC.

685 Seneca Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Queens, 11385. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Xue Suet Suet INC.. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 33 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2026

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 · 42

  • 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.

    May 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 16, 2024

    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 27, 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 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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    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.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present

    Sep 3, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector repair 3 apt 3l moore. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door to 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower north and south window sash 3 sty apt 3l west room. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing putty at upper and lower south and north windows at kitchen 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department a waterproof floor and base for the water closet 3 sty apt 3l bathroom. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub at bathroom 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective metal ceiling at kitchen 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling all rooms 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls all rooms 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening padlock and hasp on exterior of entry door to 3 sty west apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Oct 13, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door to bldg.

    May 25, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty pub hall vestibule.

    May 25, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose newel post 1 sty pub hall.

    May 25, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing entrance door and frame 3 sty apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    May 25, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling kitchen 3 sty apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    May 25, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing upper and lower sashes and frame thruout 3 sty apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    May 25, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the defective flush pipe of water closet bathroom 3 sty apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    May 25, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling thruout 3 sty apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    May 25, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar thruout.

    Sep 21, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thruout.

    Sep 21, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling thruout 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Feb 22, 1988 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling thruout 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Feb 22, 1988 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Feb 22, 1988 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls thruout 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Feb 22, 1988 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper & lower window sashes thruout 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Feb 22, 1988 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 night inspection lights not on.

    Jun 13, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead pub hall stairs.

    Apr 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door bulkhead pub hall stairs.

    Apr 6, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Jul 5, 1985 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear fire escapes.

    Jul 5, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    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 6, 2006

    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 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    36 b254-36 found burnham gas fired water boilers not registered. register the boiler and submit a certificate of correction.

    Feb 13, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to c/o and/or dob records in that front rooms at 2 story and 3story total of 4 rooms being used as sleeping rooms(bedrms)sro type occupancy at time of inspection w/o adequate secondary egress

    Oct 9, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner in taht no secondaryegress from bedrooms at front at 2stry & 3stry,no fire escape, no sprinkler system at time of inspection note: parlor rooms as indicated use

    Oct 9, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 3R

    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 (S2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
4,876 ft²
Lot area
2,253 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3455 / 3
Assessed value
$101,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #402981, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.

Questions about 685 Seneca Avenue

Who owns 685 Seneca Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Xue Suet Suet INC..

Does 685 Seneca Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 685 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 685 Seneca Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 685 Seneca Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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