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784 Seneca Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03460-0031Map

Owner of record: Melsum Realty LLC

784 Seneca Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Melsum Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
51
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
56

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 7, 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 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 51

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 2021

    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
  • A

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

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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) 1st door from west at north wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Sep 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Sep 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor (improperly mounted) at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Sep 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors to the roof at bulkhead

    Sep 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain in bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon ring at heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose escutcheon ring at heat riser in the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon ring at heat riser in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cable wires across center roof obstructing egress

    Oct 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at stories rear fire escape

    Oct 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain in bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Sep 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to repair = 0; wg to replace = 0; in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 1R

    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 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 1R

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

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room room door

    Sep 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt arranged for padlock use at bulkhead door to roof.

    Sep 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof.

    Sep 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door at bulkhead to roof.

    Sep 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 south at west

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 11, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 11, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 11, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 11, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 11, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 11, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 15, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 22, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 22, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 22, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 15, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 15, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 15, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 15, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 18, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 10, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 10, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 10, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 20, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 20, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 20, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 20, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 20, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 20, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 20, 2006 · Apt 1L

    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
6
Building area
4,650 ft²
Lot area
2,250 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3460 / 31
Assessed value
$374,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #402975, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.

Questions about 784 Seneca Avenue

Who owns 784 Seneca Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melsum Realty LLC.

Does 784 Seneca Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.

Is 784 Seneca Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 784 Seneca Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 784 Seneca Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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