801 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

801 Seneca Avenue is a three-story, four-unit residential building located in Ridgewood, constructed in 1931 and classified as a "New Law Tenement," currently owned by Paul Henry. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, most notably regarding fire safety equipment and pest control. In 2017, violations were documented concerning fire escape accessibility and functionality, though these were certified as resolved in December 2021.

More recently, the building has faced challenges with rodent activity, particularly evident in 2024 with multiple inspections showing "Rat Activity" findings in September and November, followed by bait application treatments. The building's maintenance history includes two dismissed violations in 2024 related to failures to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018 and 2019, though these were ultimately dismissed. Inspection access problems were noted in 2022 and 2023 regarding illegal conversion and failure to maintain complaints, where inspectors were unable to gain access despite multiple attempts.

The property's regulatory history shows consistent attention to pest management, with regular rodent baiting procedures documented throughout 2023-2024, though recent inspections still indicate active rodent issues. Notably, there have been no recorded bedbug infestations in the building's documented history from 2018 through 2024, as evidenced by multiple pest control filings showing zero infested units. The building has undergone various permitted work throughout 2018, including exterior work and plumbing modifications, with all permits issued and processed accordingly. While the property has experienced multiple code violation citations, most have been addressed or dismissed, with the exception of ongoing concerns regarding pest control and community complaints about maintenance issues.