# 685 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

BBL 4034550003 · Block 3455 · Lot 3 · BIN 4082538  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/685-seneca-avenue-4034550003  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

685 Seneca Avenue (Queens, NY 11385; tax lot BBL 4034550003) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1931, on a 2,253 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as XUE SUET SUET INC.. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,695,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows seven active DOB violations, 33 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, “685 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385 (BBL 4034550003)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/685-seneca-avenue-4034550003. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 7 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 33 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: XUE SUET SUET INC.
- Building class: S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,253 sq ft · Building area: 4,876 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B, C1-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,695,000, assessed value $101,700, tax class 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-06-12 from LUU, MUOI THI to XUE SUET SUET INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-08-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-08-20 from DEUTSCH, BLANCHE (ADMN/EX/OF) to LUU, MUOI THI, 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).

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2013-03-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-01-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2003-03-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1999-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1994-06-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-05-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC: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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-09-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2040 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 MINIMUM REQUIRED, LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BULKHEAD PUB HALL STAIRS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER REAR FIRE ESCAPES.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): D26-10.01 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR BULKHEAD PUB HALL STAIRS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CEILING THRUOUT 3 STY APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER 3 STY APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT UPPER & LOWER WINDOW SASHES THRUOUT 3 STY APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING THRUOUT 3 STY APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS THRUOUT 3 STY APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 2 STY APT 2R. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | 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 NIGHT INSPECTION LIGHTS NOT ON.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING ALL ROOMS 3 STY APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2064 ADM CODE PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT A WATERPROOF FLOOR AND BASE FOR THE WATER CLOSET 3 STY APT 3L BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE DEFECTIVE FLUSH PIPE OF WATER CLOSET BATHROOM 3 STY APT 3L. LOCATED AT APT 3L. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-12-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS BATHTUB AT BATHROOM 3 STY APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-12-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING PUTTY AT UPPER AND LOWER SOUTH AND NORTH WINDOWS AT KITCHEN 3 STY APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-12-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS ALL ROOMS 3 STY APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-12-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES 3 STY APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-12-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR TO 3 STY APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-12-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR REPAIR 3 APT 3L MOORE. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-12-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER AND LOWER NORTH AND SOUTH WINDOW SASH 3 STY APT 3L WEST ROOM. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-12-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CEILING AT KITCHEN 3 STY APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-10-31 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING PADLOCK AND HASP ON EXTERIOR OF ENTRY DOOR TO 3 STY WEST APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-06-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ENTRANCE DOOR AND FRAME 3 STY APT 3L. LOCATED AT APT 3L. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-06-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR TO BLDG.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-06-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING THRUOUT 3 STY APT 3L. LOCATED AT APT 3L. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-06-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING UPPER AND LOWER SASHES AND FRAME THRUOUT 3 STY APT 3L. LOCATED AT APT 3L. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-06-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MAILBOXES 1 STY PUB HALL VESTIBULE.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-06-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE NEWEL POST 1 STY PUB HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-06-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CEILING KITCHEN 3 STY APT 3L. LOCATED AT APT 3L. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1990-10-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR THRUOUT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1990-10-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER BOARD CEILING CELLAR THRUOUT.. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-13 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS. Unpaid balance $25. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Street Sweeping Complaint – Street Not Swept. | 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 XUE SUET SUET INC.. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2002-06-12 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2002-06-12). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-22 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (XUE SUET SUET INC), business city Ridgewood. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-22 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Man Cheng, business city Flushing. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-22 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Man Cheng. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-22 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Man Cheng, business city Flushing. | feu5-w2e2 |

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