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611 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Built 1930 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

5 immediately hazardous violations open. 6 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
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Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
2022185
202300
202431
202500
2026 so far00

Plus 31 violations from 2002 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

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Found most often since 2022
  • Fire and safety equipment 7
  • Walls and ceilings 6
  • Floors and stairs 3
Open per apartment
1 (6 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
27 Mar 2024 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Heat season

No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here last winter (2025–26). That is the city's record: it only holds what somebody reported.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26000

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Immediately hazardous5 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats throughout at cellar

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Notice sent out 12 Jun 2022Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 30 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Notice of issuance sent to tenant 12 Jun 2022Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 10 May 2021Notice of issuance sent to tenant 10 May 2021Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 10 May 2021Invalid certification 22 Jun 2021Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall in the 2nd room from north, 1st story at east

    Issued 10 May 2021Invalid certification 22 Jun 2021Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

Hazardous1 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s).,missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 16 Oct 2018Notice sent out 5 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

Paperwork and notices4 open

The owner failed to file something the city requires, most often the annual property registration or the annual bedbug report. Real violations, and they say something about an owner, but not a condition anyone is living in. Kept out of the count at the top of this page for that reason.

  • ×2File 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.

    2 issued 12 Jun 2025 to 7 May 2026Notice sent outPaperwork and notices

  • ×2Owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    2 issued 2 Dec 2024 to 21 Nov 2025Info notice sent outPaperwork and notices§ 27-2107

52 closed violations, plus 12 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 square feet at east wall and approximately 1 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Mar 2024Violation dismissed 23 Jun 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Mar 2024Violation dismissed 19 Jun 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 13o degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Mar 2024Violation dismissed 16 Jun 2024Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub and wash basin in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 27 Mar 2024Violation dismissed 16 Jun 2024Heat and hot water§ 27-2024

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 15 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 300

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration celotex ceiling tiles in the 2nd room from east, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 15 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 300

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the 3rd room from east, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 15 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 300

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the 4th room from east, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 15 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 300

  • Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 15 Apr 2024§ 27-2026

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 10 May 2021Violation dismissed 15 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 300

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the 4th room from north, 1st story at east

    Issued 10 May 2021Violation dismissed 15 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 300

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration,drop ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Aug 2020Violation dismissed 15 Apr 2024Walls and ceilings§ 300

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 20 Mar 2024Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 20 Mar 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 20 Mar 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 20 Mar 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective laminated wood floor in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 20 Mar 2024Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 20 Mar 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 20 Mar 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 20 Mar 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • ×2Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    2 issued 16 Oct 2018 to 10 May 2021Violation dismissedFloors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective,wood floor in the kitchen, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Aug 2020Violation dismissed 20 Mar 2024Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of secondary entrance door painted shut in the entrance, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 25 Feb 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance, 2nd story at south

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 25 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 13 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 13 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Remove device preventing door from being self-closing street cone used to prop vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 13 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at cellar

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of offensive odor eminating throughout at cellar

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective linoleum at floor at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 9 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the bathroom, 1st story at east

    Issued 10 May 2021Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 1st story at east

    Issued 10 May 2021Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 1st story at east

    Issued 10 May 2021Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Provide in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department a waterproof floor and base for the water closet.. in the bathroom, 1st story at east

    Issued 10 May 2021Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Floors and stairs§ 27-2064

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 1st story at east

    Issued 10 May 2021Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 10 May 2021Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 10 May 2021Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at east

    Issued 10 May 2021Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak,at ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Aug 2020Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak,active at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Aug 2020Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color,loose plaster at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Aug 2020Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department,all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 16 Oct 2018Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector,missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 16 Oct 2018Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to cellar

    Issued 6 Mar 2016Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and bike 1st & 2nd story at public hall

    Issued 27 Feb 2006Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator presently located at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 7 Mar 2002Violation dismissed 19 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 10 sq ft at west wall, ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at east

    Issued 10 May 2021Violation dismissed 6 Sept 2021Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors,apartment in the entrance, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Aug 2020Violation closed 28 Sept 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold...,15 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at east

    Issued 16 Oct 2018Violation dismissed 9 Jan 2019Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective,lower sash window glass pane (s1) in the 4th room from north, 1st story at east

    Issued 16 Oct 2018Violation dismissed 8 Jan 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 6 Mar 2016Violation closed 6 Apr 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

74 violations on record in total, 10 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

4 complaints in three years, 0 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Noise0 / 2
  • Garbage and cleanliness0 / 1
  • Heat and hot water0 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

No HPD Housing Court cases on record for this building.

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No permit currently in force. 2 permits filed in the last five years.

Show 2 expired or finished

  • General Construction · Mechanical Systems

    INTERIOR RENOVATION OF ONE DHCR APARTMENT.

    Issued 8 Dec 2023Expired 26 Apr 2024

  • Plumbing

    INSTALL NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES

    Issued 28 Jun 2023Expired 16 Feb 2024

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2024No infested units reported (2022 report)
Show 2 earlier reports
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2020No infested units reported (2019 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

The most recent registration on file for this address expired 29 Sept 2024 and has not been renewed since, so it is more than a full cycle old. Whoever is named below may no longer be responsible for the building.

  • Registered managing agent

    TOMER HILLEL

    Public records list TOMER HILLEL as the registered managing agent for this address as of 4 Sept 2023. Source: HPD registration.

  • Owner of record

    SENECA H REALTY LLC

    Public records list SENECA H REALTY LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 4 Sept 2023. Source: HPD registration.

Wrong company, wrong date, or a change that is not reflected here? Report a correction.

What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city currently has 5 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. There is 1 open mould violation on record. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  3. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2024). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  4. This building dates from 1930 and has 2 open lead-paint violations on record. If a child under six will live here, ask what testing and remediation has been done and ask for it in writing.
  5. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  6. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 4034390004 · Block 3439, Lot 4 · Building class C2