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853 Seneca Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03465-0001Map

Owner of record: Wagbaer Realty LLC

853 Seneca Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Queens, 11385. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wagbaer Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2025.

HPD violations
75
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
134

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 12, 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

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 · 75

  • 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.

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    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 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 suspended ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 suspended ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 suspended ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 suspended ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture hanging from ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 suspended ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 suspended ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures no electric supply in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 suspended ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wiring at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ,inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ,inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items all stories at rear yard at fire escape

    Oct 4, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories at rear yard at fire escape

    Oct 4, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective washbasin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 acoustic tiles at suspended ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 acoustic tiles at suspended ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 acoustic tiles at suspended ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 7, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35161480n issued on 10/18/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. note: at time of inspection no access to property to verified

    Jan 21, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at 1st level ir (store) at rear of store installed water and waste lines for residential (kitchen) sink installed 220v electric line/outlet w/electric stove creating kitchen area at

    Oct 19, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at 2nd sty,apt 2r installed a suspended ceiling in the 1st,2nd & 3rd room from front of bldg. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Oct 18, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at 3rd room from front of bldg,suspended ceiling metal frame is on disrepair,plaster ceiling collapsed. at 1st & 2nd rooms from the front of the bldg

    Oct 18, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. at south west elevation(exp#1 facing seneca ave),above 2nd sty windows 8" vinyl soffit dislodged approx 3 l.f. j chanel vinyl trim dislodged approx 7 l.f.

    Sep 1, 2015 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.apt. 2r plaster and hang ceiling of living room, 10'-0 x 10'-0 now missing leaving wood lathe and wood joists exposed.rem:maintain building in code complian

    Aug 31, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. noted: installed a double faced illuminated business sign at front on a protruding pole. sign is approx 3 1/2 feet x 2 feet& over store on the right "new austro." remedy: comply w/code,obtain

    Jun 23, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    4a,19b,

    Dec 22, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 4, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 2R

    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 (S9)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,750 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
30
Block / lot
3465 / 1
Assessed value
$490,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #417605, last renewed Jun 26, 2026.

Questions about 853 Seneca Avenue

Who owns 853 Seneca Avenue?

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

Does 853 Seneca Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.

Is 853 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 853 Seneca Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 853 Seneca Avenue?

It has 4 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.