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961 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

29
DOB Complaints
6
311 Housing Calls
4
Housing Violations
13
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 961 Seneca Avenue

961 Seneca Avenue is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building located in Ridgewood, built in 1931 and currently owned by Mos Sing. The building has experienced recurring issues with water leaks, particularly in 2022 and most recently in September 2023, with Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) unable to gain access for inspection in these cases.

There are several notable building maintenance and safety concerns, including persistent elevator reliability issues with multiple violations for "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" dating from 2019-2025, though the most recent 2025 complaints remain active. Multiple water leak incidents were reported in 2022, along with unsanitary conditions regarding garbage storage that same year. The building has open Housing Maintenance Code Violations from a 2022 inspection, including issues with bathroom obstructions, a fire escape window lock, and various required safety postings (e.g., smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector requirements).

Past violations and complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including emergency plumbing issues in 2022 and heat/hot water problems that HPD couldn't verify access during inspections. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2018, as shown in recent annual filings, and passed recent rodent inspections in 2024, there have been multiple instances of non-compliance with safety regulations and delayed certification corrections for hazardous violations between 2021-2023. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance access issues for inspections, as well as recurring problems with basic services such as heat, hot water, and plumbing.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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961 Seneca Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Ridgewood.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1931
Total area 8275 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

29
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
4
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
6
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
18
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
13
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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961 Seneca Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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961 Seneca Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 961 Seneca Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2023-09-112024-06-04Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-10-242022-10-28Plumbing-ToiletEmergencyCLOSE
2022-07-162022-08-02Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2022-07-162022-08-02Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2022-07-162022-07-21Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 961 Seneca Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2022-10-27COpenNone2F§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 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 SOUTHNone
2022-10-27AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2046.1 HMC: 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.None
2022-10-27AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2104 ADM CODE 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 STORYNone
2022-10-27AOpenNoneNone§ 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 STORYNone
2022-10-27AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: 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 SUSPECTEDNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 961 Seneca Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-09-11 00:07WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2022-07-16 13:10WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2022-07-16 12:58UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2022-07-16 12:49WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2022-04-21 04:48PLUMBINGTOILETClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 961 Seneca Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
49943762025-04-27ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
49943722025-04-27ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
48774222022-04-19CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-04-19Oath Violation Served (2022-04-19)
48732002022-03-02CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-03-02Oath Violation Served (2022-03-03)
48670702021-12-13CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-12-13Oath Violation Served (2021-12-13)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 961 Seneca Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2022-03-16V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 906612462022-05-16
2021-07-07V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 904757862021-09-01
2021-06-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 904757892021-09-01
2019-11-08V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTMLSCIA DISMISSED FULL PENALTY PD $1000 INV#62150417 CHK#91046326892019-12-19
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 961 Seneca Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 961 Seneca Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-280002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-270002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-160002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-08-110002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 961 Seneca Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-09-16InitialPassed
2022-04-29CompliancePassed
2022-03-23InitialFailed for Other R
2017-04-14InitialPassed
2016-04-20InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 961 Seneca Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 961 Seneca Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 961 Seneca Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-04-1939060495ZSENECA AVE ESTATES LLCNO 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 PERFORACTIVE1250.01250.0
2022-03-0239057240JSENECA AVE ESTATES LLCTHE 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 NYCDORESOLVE3125.03125.0
2021-12-1339052704XSENECA AVE ESTATES LLCTHE 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 THERESOLVE1563.00.0
2021-04-1639039546NSENECA AVE ESTATES LLCTHE 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 THERESOLVE3125.03125.0
2021-03-2939038471NSENECA AVE ESTATES LLC1. 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. REMERESOLVE3125.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 961 Seneca Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 961 Seneca Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 961 Seneca Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 961 Seneca Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 961 Seneca Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 961 Seneca Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 961 Seneca Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 961 Seneca Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 961 Seneca Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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