789 Seneca Avenue
Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03462-0001Map
Owner of record: Seneca Elite LLC
789 Seneca Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Queens, 11385. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Seneca Elite LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on September 8, 2015.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 15
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 9
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash pane glass at east-1 window in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Sep 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective water closet tank cover in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west window frame,ceiling and west wall ( ceramic tiles ) total 3 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 29
- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external hgh pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 internal hgh pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
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- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 internal high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued - failure to file 2017 external high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 16, 2020
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued - failure to file 2017 internal high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 16, 2020
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing job #402599560 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit
Aug 29, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2015 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Jun 23, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2014 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Dec 16, 2016
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2013 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 7, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection in crystal cleaner i observed illegal pvc piping and jim cap on waste line., repair and/or replace
Dec 18, 2020 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
18a,18b,50a,50b,50c: (50a)base of chimney dirty. (50b) flue pipe goinginto chimney not sealed. (50c) oil burner transforer leaking insulati on (tar)
Apr 30, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50a/50b/.fulton v.t boiler,ghp,nb34551,oil fired,1978.50a-no drain line on the gauge glass assembly.50b-no wheel on gauge glass steam shut off valve.
Mar 28, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50a/50b fulto nv.t boiler 6ho nb34551 oil 1978 50a-improper arrangement of the blowdown valves install a screw -type (slow) valve at the outlet end of hte blowdown line 50b-no discharge pipe on the safety
May 14, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
49 1)hand holes welded-left side bottom hole leaking from welding 2)blow down and water column drains reduced need two valves in each line also they will not be connected to domestic sewer line.
Sep 19, 2000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 20, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 20, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 5,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,255 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 405
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3462 / 1
- Assessed value
- $572,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #404757, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 789 Seneca Avenue
Who owns 789 Seneca Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Seneca Elite LLC.
Does 789 Seneca Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 789 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 789 Seneca Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 789 Seneca Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.