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787 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385

Built 1931 · 3-story walk-up with stores · 6 apartments

8 immediately hazardous violations open. 21 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
202210
20233215
202410
202500
2026 so far00

Plus 43 violations from 2013 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

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Found most often since 2022
  • Walls and ceilings 11
  • Fire and safety equipment 10
  • Leaks and plumbing 8
Open per apartment
3.5 (21 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
29 Jun 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 hazardous8 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.

  • 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) north wall, east wall, west wall in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 22 Jan 2024Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 22 Jan 2024Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Defect letter issued 17 Jan 2024Pests§ 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) east wall, west wall in the foyer, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 22 Jan 2024Lead 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, west wall in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 22 Jan 2024Lead 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) ceiling, north wall, east wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 22 Jan 2024Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Issued 9 Jan 2021Not complied with 17 Jan 2024Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at cellar

    Issued 15 May 2019First no access to re- inspect violation 22 Jan 2024Pests§ 27-2017.4

Hazardous7 open

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

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at north original violation 16040469 issued 15-jun-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Defect letter issued 29 Jun 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 22 Jan 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 5 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at north original violation 15999924 issued 24-may-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Issued 24 May 2023Defect letter issued 29 Jun 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 15 May 2019Not complied with 17 Jan 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

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

    Issued 15 May 2019Not complied with 17 Jan 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice at cellar

    Issued 30 Sept 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 22 Jan 2024Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at cellar

    Issued 27 Sept 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 22 Jan 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

Non-hazardous6 open

Class A. The least serious band: chipped plaster, a missing cabinet, a peeling ceiling in a hallway. The owner has 90 days to correct it.

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 22 Jan 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 22 Jan 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 22 Jan 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 22 Jan 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2013

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

    Issued 15 May 2019Not complied with 17 Jan 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at cellar

    Issued 27 Sept 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 22 Jan 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

71 closed violations, plus 6 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.

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jun 2024Violation closed 9 Jul 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

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

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation closed 17 Jan 2024Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

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

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation closed 17 Jan 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and return buzzer in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    Issued 24 May 2023Violation closed 17 Jan 2024Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east

    Issued 9 Jan 2021Violation closed 17 Jan 2024Heat and hot water§ 27-2029

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation closed 17 Jan 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

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

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation closed 17 Jan 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation closed 17 Jan 2024Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing, 2nd story at east

    Issued 30 Sept 2018Violation closed 17 Jan 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, 2nd story at east

    Issued 30 Sept 2018Violation closed 17 Jan 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from 1st sty vestibule to apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 27 Sept 2018Violation closed 17 Jan 2024Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom in the entrance, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 21 Nov 2023Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 15 Oct 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 15 Oct 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 15 Oct 2023Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation closed 13 Oct 2023Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 5 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 24 May 2023Violation closed 22 Sept 2023Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

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

    2 issued 24 May 2023 to 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissedLeaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage can at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the private hallway, 2nd story at north

    Issued 24 May 2023Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of approx. 6 trash bags blocking passage at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 24 May 2023Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north at west, 2nd story at north

    Issued 24 May 2023Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west, 2nd story at north

    Issued 24 May 2023Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 24 May 2023Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from north at east, 2nd story at north

    Issued 24 May 2023Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 24 May 2023Violation dismissed 17 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair hinges at door in the entrance, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2023Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

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

    2 issued 24 May 2023 to 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissedFire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • ×2Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    2 issued 24 May 2023 to 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissedFire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2023§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at east in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 5th room from north, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2023Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose faucet at sink in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2023Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective chipped enamel at bathtub in the bathroom, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation closed 30 Aug 2023Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe at washbasin in the bathroom, 3rd story at north

    Issued 15 Jun 2023Violation closed 30 Aug 2023Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Issued 1 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 29 Sept 2022Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2021

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors vestibule door to 1st sty public hall at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 29 Sept 2021Violation closed 17 Nov 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation closed 30 Sept 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north, 1st story at north

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation closed 30 Sept 2021Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

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

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation closed 30 Sept 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 27 Sept 2018Violation closed 30 Sept 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required.(fixture present)***

    Issued 29 Aug 2013Violation closed 30 Sept 2021Electrical§ 27-2040

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration secondary egress door sealed shut in the private hallway, 2nd story

    Issued 11 Jan 2021Violation dismissed 29 Jun 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 300

  • Properly repair the broken or defective gas fired boiler in the boiler room at cellar

    Issued 11 Jan 2021Violation closed 8 Feb 2021Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Jan 2021Violation closed 2 Feb 2021Heat and hot water§ 27-2029

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story at north

    Issued 4 Jun 2019Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

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

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes construction materials at fire escape, 3rd story

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardand materials at all walls at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies at cellar

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2019Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardand materials at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at floor at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east and west walls at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation dismissed 18 Aug 2019Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • 2011, 2012 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the garbage from the floor at cellar

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation dismissed 31 Jul 2019Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • Abate the infestation consisting of rodents flies at all stories at public hall

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation closed 13 Jun 2019Pests§ 27-2017.4

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

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation dismissed 5 Jun 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of flammable materials at bulkhead door at public hall, 4th story

    Issued 15 May 2019Violation closed 4 Jun 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 2nd story at east

    Issued 30 Sept 2018Violation dismissed 30 Jan 2019Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches, 2nd story at east

    Issued 30 Sept 2018Violation dismissed 30 Jan 2019Pests§ 27-2018

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

    Issued 30 Sept 2018Violation dismissed 30 Jan 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 30 Sept 2018Violation dismissed 30 Jan 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

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

    Issued 30 Sept 2018Violation dismissed 30 Jan 2019Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

98 violations on record in total, 21 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.

9 complaints in three years, 1 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Pests0 / 3
  • Construction and illegal work0 / 2
  • Leaks and plumbing1 / 1
  • Mold and damp0 / 1
  • Noise0 / 1
  • Walls and ceilings0 / 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.

1 case, all closed.

  • Tenant Action/Harassment

    Opened 16 May 2023

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 DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

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.

  • 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 8 earlier reports
  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)
  • 2020No infested units reported (2018 report)
  • 2019No infested units reported (2017 report)
  • 2019No infested units reported (2017 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.

  • Registered managing agent

    EDEN ASHOURZADEH

    Public records list EDEN ASHOURZADEH as the registered managing agent for this address as of 12 Jul 2026. Source: HPD registration.

  • Owner of record

    787 SENECA AVE LLC

    Public records list 787 SENECA AVE LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 12 Jul 2026. 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 8 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 are 2 open mould violations 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 2025). 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 1931 and has 4 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 4034620002 · Block 3462, Lot 2 · Building class S9