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979 Seneca Avenue

Queens, NY 11385BBL 4-03574-0008Map

Owner of record: 979 Seneca LLC

979 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 979 Seneca LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 11, 2023. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 11, 2023

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 · 12

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ..

    Jan 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 night inspection lights not on.

    Jun 21, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts incandescent or equivalent night inspection.

    Apr 8, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots rear balcony.

    Apr 8, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead door at stairs pub hall.

    Apr 8, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard night inspection.

    Apr 8, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of dresser & household items 3 sty pub hall.

    Apr 8, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door all apts.

    Apr 8, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 26, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 26, 2015 · Apt 2

    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
1,815 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
405
Council district
34
Block / lot
3574 / 8
Assessed value
$69,840
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #403409, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.

Questions about 979 Seneca Avenue

Who owns 979 Seneca Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 979 Seneca LLC.

Does 979 Seneca Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 979 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 979 Seneca Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 979 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.