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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 36
- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose stairs handrail at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.