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961 Seneca Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03573-0007Map

Owner of record: Seneca Ave Estates LLC

961 Seneca Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Queens, 11385. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Seneca Ave Estates LLC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on September 7, 2026. 24 of the 38 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
22
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
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 · 38

  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Sep 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings

    Sep 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 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.

    May 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Oct 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Oct 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jul 20, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

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

    Jul 20, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jul 20, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jul 20, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 27, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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.

    Apr 16, 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
  • 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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock on entrance door to building. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2015

    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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2015

    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.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 14

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 16, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 7, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 23, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 7, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

    Jan 19, 2007

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 22

  • Class - 2

    Repair and restore to service.

    Sep 10, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. file application install dlm and perfor

    Apr 19, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    The only elevator in building out of service. upon inspection, the device is found to be out-of-service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02. remedy:restore to service immediately and, notify nycdo

    Mar 2, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    The only elevator in building out or servive . upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11- 02 . restore to servive immediately and notify nycdob the

    Dec 13, 2021 · Penalty $1,563

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    The only elevator in building out or servive . upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11- 02 . restore to servive immediately and notify nycdob the

    Apr 16, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1. expired cat 1 test tag. perform &file test . 2. the only elevator in building out of service. upon inspection, the device is found to be out-of-service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02. reme

    Mar 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Housekeeping observed,housekeeping at roof level of 5 sty bldg was inadequate,w/debris & bldg materials scattered about & laying on roof creating a trip-fall hazard,also materials on leading edge outside of pro

    Dec 5, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3314.4.4.5 dislodgement observed scaffold erected at exp#1,2&4 scaffold was not in use at time of inspection but materials & debris were observed on all scaffolds,unattended materials & debris left on an

    Dec 5, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3309.1 no protection for adjacenent property at time of inspection observed debris in adjacent property yard at rear of bldg exp#2&4 w/no overhead or adjacent overhead protection in place. stop all perimet

    Dec 5, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3307.7 failure to maintain. observed at time of inspection large gap between construction fence & sidewalk shed,approx 28" at exp#1. provide protection consisting at 18 gage mesh wire or equivalent synthet

    Dec 5, 2018

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3301.2 failure to maintain egress/ingress observed at time of inspection egress at entrance inadequate. consisting of the entrance doorunable to fully open. no more than 20 inches temp stair at exp#1 block

    Dec 5, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Project information panel/sidewalk shed parapet panel/construction sign not provided.noted:on active jobsite construction information panel noting,owner name,address & phone#,contractor name address & phone# an

    Nov 27, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 27-1009(a) failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: job#421623755 issued on 4-16-18 & exp on 2-26-19 observed 1st fk subfloor is open to below at time of insp

    Oct 25, 2018 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved or accepted construction & documents at jobsite at time of inspection. job#42162375 issued on 4-16-18 & exp on 2-26-19. no approved plan at site at time of inspection: full swo issue

    Oct 25, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unsafe storage of materials during construction or demo operations.at time of inspection it was observed on active construction site sanitary facility ***at expo #1 under sidewalk shed-unguarded unlocked sanito

    Jun 18, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. at the time of inspection, it was observed that the contractor was removing the cornice of the front facade without overhead prot

    Jun 7, 2018 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3309.1 failure to protect or adequately protect adjoining properties during construction or demolition operations. at the time of inspection it was observed that the constractor failed to protect the adjoinin

    Jun 7, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents. at the time of inspection the following work observed: did not conform to the approved plans. -bearing plates not installed for most of the new steel be

    Jun 7, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Construction superintendent failed to perform duties as per code. at the time of inspection, construction super jerry norton was not on site & his log book was blank. the following violations were observed unde

    Jun 7, 2018 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit: noted: at basement erect full height partition create additional room (bedroom) install water & waste line for toilet. remedy: obtain permit.

    May 22, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records noted: at basement erected full height partition creating additional room,arrange w/bed,dob's records indicates basement - used for storage

    May 22, 2013 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit hazardous work noted:at first fl apt new bx cable and electric boxes have been installed w/o permit new copper tubing for plumbing installed w/o permit 2x4 wood framing in rooms installed w/o

    Nov 16, 2007

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 1BASEM

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 18, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 1, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 2L

    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
1931
Floors
5
Residential units
6
Building area
8,275 ft²
Lot area
2,791 ft²
Zoning
C4-3A
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3573 / 7
Assessed value
$474,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #406675, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.

Questions about 961 Seneca Avenue

Who owns 961 Seneca Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Seneca Ave Estates LLC.

Does 961 Seneca Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 961 Seneca Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 961 Seneca Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 961 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.