# 552 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

BBL 4034370029 · Block 3437 · Lot 29 · BIN 4082084  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/552-seneca-avenue-4034370029  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

552 Seneca Avenue (Queens, NY 11385; tax lot BBL 4034370029) is a 3-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S3: mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office), built around 1930, on a 2,250 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as 552 SENECA ENTERPRISES, INC.; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated March 5, 2009 lists a price of $700,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,022,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active DOB violations, 22 open HPD violations and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “552 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385 (BBL 4034370029)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/552-seneca-avenue-4034370029. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Ridgewood: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/ridgewood

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/ridgewood/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/ridgewood/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/ridgewood/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/ridgewood/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/neighborhoods/ridgewood/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 4 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 22 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 552 SENECA ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Building class: S3 – Mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1930
- Floors: 2
- Units: 3 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 2,250 sq ft · Building area: 3,250 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B, C1-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,022,000, assessed value $459,900, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2009-03-05 from TECHNICAL DIMENSION AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CENTER, INC. to 552 SENECA ENTERPRISES, INC., stated price $700,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-02-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-02-02 from THE ESTATE OF KWOK CHI TAM; TAM , YIN OY; TAM , KWON OI; TAM , SUI CHU to TECHNICAL DIMENSION AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CENTER INC., stated price $841,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-12-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-12-19 from FOTO, ANNA; FOTO, PIETRO to TAM, YIN OY; TAM, KWON OI; TAM, KWOK CHI; TAM, SUI CHU, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-09-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-09-21 from VONNESSEN ELIZABETH; VONNESSEN EDWARD to ANNA FOTO; PIETRO FOTO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 402368166 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. GAS SHUT OFF VALVE FILED UNDER APPLICATION # 402297929 | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-02-08 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 402297929: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2010-02-08, expires 2011-02-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-09-18 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 402297929: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2009-09-18, expires 2010-09-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-07-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 420045551: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2009-07-02, expires 2010-06-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-06-27 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 402297929: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2008-06-27, expires 2009-06-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-06-13 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 402297929: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2008-06-13, expires 2009-05-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-05-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402368166: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2006-05-25, expires 2007-04-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-03-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402297929: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2006-03-24, expires 2007-03-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-03-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402297929: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2006-03-14, expires 2006-09-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-03-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402297929: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2006-03-14, expires 2006-09-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-03-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 402297929: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2006-03-14, expires 2006-09-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-10-11 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): BORO COMMISSIONER HAS ISSUED STOP WORK ORDER FOR INTENT TO REVOKE JOB # 420412020, LIC # 1938. LICENSE SUSPENDED. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-10-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (P-PLUMBING NONE): THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS INTENDS TO REVOKE THE PERMITS ISSUED IN CO NNECTION WITH THE APPLICATION #420612020 WITHIN 15 DAYS.THIS INTENT TO REVOKE PERMIT IS PREDICATED UPON THE FACT THAT THE MASTER PLUMBERS LIC ENSE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED BY…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-12-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-08-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2056.7 ADM CODE -CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-13 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class 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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-13 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES 3 STY PUB HALL THRUOUT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-13 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class 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 100 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT REQUIRED NIGHT INSPECTION.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-13 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS PUB HALL BULKHEAD.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL ,, IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WASTE LINE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW PANE AT WEST WINDOW UPPER SASH IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2F: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2F: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ,, IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2F: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ,, IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2F: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW BALANCES AT SOUTH WINDOW AT EAST WALL LOWER SASH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2F: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-10-01 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2F: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL PLACEMENT OF STICKERS OR DECALS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY. Unpaid balance $500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Restaurant. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as 552 SENECA ENTERPRISES, INC.. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2009-03-05 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2009-03-05). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-10-23 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Dulce Suriel, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-10-23 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Ricardo Pena, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-10-23 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Ricardo Pena, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-10-23 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Ricardo Pena, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-10-23 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Ricardo Pena. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-10-23 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (552 SENECA ENTERPRISE), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-10-23 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Ricardo Pena, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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