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983 Seneca Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03574-0006Map

Owner of record: Chen, Oi Ming

983 Seneca Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Queens, 11385. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Oi Ming. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 30 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
37

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 36

  • 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
  • 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 21, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    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.

    Dec 2, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 16, 2024

    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 27, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 29, 2023

    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 16, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Open — Info 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 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.

    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
  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required.fixture present***

    Apr 17, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 9, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2009 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose stairs handrail at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at north wall in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the 2nd room from east at south, the 4th room from east at north, the kitchen , the bathroom , the private hallway , the 4th room from east at south, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 3, 2001 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. east/south wall at north in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 3, 2001 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. east riser at east in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 3, 2001 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Oct 17, 1993 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water dampness penetrating ceiling bathroom 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Oct 17, 1993 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling bathroom at 1 sty east apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Oct 16, 1992 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Mar 9, 1992 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 11, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 2, 2015

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families.dob records indicate premises to be 3family (1st,2nd,3rd flrs) alteration work noted: at cellar level created

    Jan 2, 2015 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit-observed @ 9:15am in bsmt the installation of 4".sewer/drain thruout entire bsmt 2"drain-sump pump-piping-fitting-pvc materails hot water heat replaced w/ new.in boiler room.rem:obtain permit

    Nov 22, 2014 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:service equiptment-boiler.observed @ 9:15am in bsmt boiler room electrical connection to safty switch disconnected.rem:maintain boiler.

    Nov 22, 2014 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level created full height partitions for 4 rooms. installed water & waste lines for a 3pc bathroom (toilet,sink,shower) & residential sink at kitchen. remedy: obtain

    Feb 23, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dob records indicates premises to be legallyapproved for a 3 family (1st,2nd,3rd floors). now premises converted

    Feb 23, 2014 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to bldg dept records. structure change from 3 family (md) & basement to 3from (md) & living (sro's) in basement. remedy:discontinue-unlawful use of premises. work without a permit-work noted

    Apr 2, 1992 · Penalty $570

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    May 29, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 29, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 29, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 29, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    May 29, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 29, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 29, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 29, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 29, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 29, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 21, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2004 · Apt 3 FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 3 FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 3 FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2004 · Apt 3 FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 18, 2004 · Apt 3 FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 3 FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2003 · Apt 3 FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 15, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,420 ft²
Lot area
1,833 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3574 / 6
Assessed value
$69,840
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #407137, last renewed Nov 22, 2019.

Questions about 983 Seneca Avenue

Who owns 983 Seneca Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Oi Ming.

Does 983 Seneca Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 983 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 983 Seneca Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 983 Seneca Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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