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803 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385

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

12 immediately hazardous violations open. 36 open in all.

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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

None issued since 2022. 37 violations before that, the first in 2004.

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Open per apartment
6 (36 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
20 Nov 2018 (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

Last winter (2025–26), the city received heat or hot-water complaints about this building on 1 day.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26110

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

This building is not on the state's list of buildings with rent-stabilized apartments for 2024. That is not proof none are: an owner who did not register is missing from the list too.

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 hazardous12 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 - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 20 Nov 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st riser from north at east wall, north wall in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 20 Nov 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st riser from west at north wall, north wall, west wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at west

    Issued 20 Nov 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 20 Nov 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    Issued 11 Nov 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

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

    Issued 11 Nov 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at east rear yard

    Issued 4 Sept 2013First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Pests§ 27-2018

  • Replace with new the missing door at 1st story leading to at cellar

    Issued 4 Sept 2013First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door from street to vestibule, 1st story

    Issued 4 Sept 2013Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailboxes 1 story public hall

    Issued 17 Apr 2010First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

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  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 23 Sept 2009Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat excreta at cellar front at open space, cellar

    Issued 28 Aug 2004First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Pests§ 27-2018

Hazardous20 open

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

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 11 Nov 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 11 Nov 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retard material, plaster, at west wall in 1st story public hall

    Issued 11 Nov 2018Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 11 Nov 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at 3rd story public hall

    Issued 11 Nov 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 11 Nov 2018First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 11 Nov 2018Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace with new the missing door lock assembly at building street entrance door

    Issued 11 Nov 2018Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door between vestibule and 1st story public hall

    Issued 11 Nov 2018Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the pablic hall, 1st story

    Issued 17 Jun 2016Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

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  • Replace with new the missing entrance door to the basement at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 31 Jul 2015First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective connection at scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 31 Jul 2015First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 31 Jul 2015Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 4 Sept 2013First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • 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 2013First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Electrical§ 27-2040

  • 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

    Issued 27 Jun 2012First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Electrical§ 27-2040

  • 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the 1st story public hall

    Issued 17 Apr 2010Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items & garbage with cans at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 9 Sept 2009Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of offensive odder at cellar front at open space, cellar

    Issued 28 Aug 2004First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 28 Aug 2004First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

Non-hazardous4 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 with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in 1st story public hall

    Issued 11 Nov 2018Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

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

    Issued 31 Jul 2015Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

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

    Issued 31 Jul 2015Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and sky lite at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 14 Jul 2009First no access to re- inspect violation 21 Dec 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

Paperwork and notices12 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.

  • Dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor.. at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 16 Nov 2019Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Paperwork and notices§ 329

  • ×2Post 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 story

    2 issued 31 Jul 2015 to 17 Jun 2016Not complied withPaperwork and notices§ 27-2104

  • Dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 17 Jun 2016Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Paperwork and notices§ 329

  • Dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 31 Jul 2015Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Paperwork and notices§ 329

  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 31 Jul 2015Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Paperwork and notices§ 27-2046.1

  • Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 31 Jul 2015Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Paperwork and notices§ 26-1103

  • Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 31 Jul 2015Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Paperwork and notices§ 27-2045

  • 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.

    Issued 17 Apr 2010Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Paperwork and notices§ 27-2046.1

  • Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box 1 story public hall

    Issued 17 Apr 2010Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Paperwork and notices§ 27-2045

  • Dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor 1 story public hall

    Issued 17 Apr 2010Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Paperwork and notices§ 329

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  • 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.

    Issued 17 Apr 2010Not complied with 21 Dec 2023Paperwork and notices§ 27-2104

1 closed violation, plus 11 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.

  • 2011, 2012 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage at cellar

    Issued 4 Sept 2013Violation closed 24 Sept 2013Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2010

60 violations on record in total, 48 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.

11 complaints in three years, 5 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Noise2 / 5
  • Heat and hot water1 / 2
  • Garbage and cleanliness1 / 1
  • Construction and illegal work0 / 1
  • Leaks and plumbing0 / 1
  • Pests1 / 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 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.

  • 2026No infested units reported (2024 report)
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  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 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.

  • Owner of record and managing agent

    GUS ENGLEZOS

    Public records list GUS ENGLEZOS as the owner of record and the registered managing agent for this address as of 4 Jan 2026. Source: HPD registration.

  • Owner of record

    PAULINE ENGLEZOS

    Public records list PAULINE ENGLEZOS as the owner of record for this address as of 4 Jan 2026. Source: HPD registration.

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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 12 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 was 1 pest complaint here in the last twelve months. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2026). 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.
  3. This building dates from 1930 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.
  4. Leaks and plumbing come up on this building's record. Ask which apartments were affected and whether the cause was ever found: 0 complaints in the last twelve months.
  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 4034630010 · Block 3463, Lot 10 · Building class S9