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487 Seneca Avenue · Queens · BBL 4034310002 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP53.4
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE D

A sustained record of distress well beyond its peers. More recorded distress than 99% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 178. In ZIP 11385, 73% of residential buildings hold an A and 5% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

6 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Dirty Condition (3) · Food Establishment (1) · SAFETY (1) · Street Sign (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1925)
NoSix or more residential units (3)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)GGG FAMILY LLC
Head officerPIETRo GARGAGLIANO
Managing agentPIETRO GARGAGLIANO
Last registered2025-08-20

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,330,000 $79,800
2026$1,510,000 $90,600
2027$1,625,000 $97,500

The city's market estimate has risen 22% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Gunther'sSoups/Salads/SandwichesA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwaySeneca Av — M · 0.3 mi straight-line (about an 8-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
DeKalb Av — L · 0.3 mi straight-line (about an 8-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Seneca Av / Bleecker St — B38 · 250 ft
Citi BikeHarman St & Seneca Ave · 200 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: 305, 81
Middle: I.S. 093 Ridgewood. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

487 Seneca Avenue

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

6 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $400,000 on 2015-12-29 (lender: L'abbate, John). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2015-12-29Mortgage $400,000 — from GGG FAMILY LLC to L'ABBATE, JOHN $400,000
2015-12-29Deed $850,000 — from L'ABBATE, JOHN to GGG FAMILY LLC $850,000

Ten-year activity

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EnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201702013
201803003
201901001
202001102
202102002
202206006
20230110011
202402035
20250170219
202613026
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The last 12 months — 8 records

DateRecord
2026-08-21Restaurant inspection: GUNTHER'S
2026-07-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-06-28311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2026-06-25311: Street Sign - Dangling — No Parking, Standing, Stopping
2026-02-25FDNY inspection (RISK)
2026-02-22311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2025-12-03Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-10-21City emergency repair (OMO): apt# 2 as per requirement contract with hpd, provide and install new window guards as required throughout entire apartme

The full timeline

2026
2026-08-21Restaurant inspection: GUNTHER'S
2026-07-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-06-28311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2026-06-25311: Street Sign - Dangling — No Parking, Standing, Stopping
2026-02-25FDNY inspection (RISK)
2026-02-22311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2025
2025-12-03Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-10-21City emergency repair (OMO): apt# 2 as per requirement contract with hpd, provide and install new window guards as required throughout entire apartme$50
2025-09-28HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MIS
2025-09-28HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MIS
2025-09-28HPD class A: § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND
2025-09-28HPD class A: § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGE
2025-09-28HPD class A: §27-2045(B)(5) HMC, § 12-06, 12-10 RCNY POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY COMMISS
2025-09-28HPD class A: §27-2045(B)(5) HMC, § 12-01 RCNY POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE
2025-09-28HPD class A: § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES
2025-09-17HPD class B: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN AC
2025-09-17HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MIS
2025-09-17HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL SWITCH COVER AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APART
2025-09-17HPD class B: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVI
2025-09-17HPD class C: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CI
2025-09-12Tenant complaint: SAFETY — WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSING
2025-09-12311: SAFETY — WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSING
2025-08-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-08-06Restaurant inspection: GUNTHER'S — grade A
2025-02-19311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2024
2024-12-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-12-03Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-10-25Restaurant inspection: GUNTHER'S
2024-09-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-01-22Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023
2023-11-27HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2023-10-25311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2023-09-20311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2023-09-07311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2023-09-07311: Obstruction — Trash or Recycling
2023-09-07311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-06-20311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2023-06-11311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2023-04-17Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-04-01311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2023-03-29HPD 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 HPD
2022
2022-11-16HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-09-01311: Outdoor Dining — Barrier Condition
2022-07-25311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2022-05-14311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2022-03-14Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-03-08HPD 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 HPD
2021
2021-07-19311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2021-02-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020
2020-06-27311: Consumer Complaint — Sidewalk Cafe
2020-02-20Mortgage satisfied — from GGG FAMILY LLC to L'ABBATE, JOHN
2019
2019-07-05311: Illegal Fireworks — N/A
2018
2018-08-01311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-07-12Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2018-07-12311: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2017
2017-09-11311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2017-09-06311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2017-05-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-04-22Rodent inspection: Passed
2015
2015-12-29Mortgage $400,000 — from GGG FAMILY LLC to L'ABBATE, JOHN$400,000
2015-12-29Deed $850,000 — from L'ABBATE, JOHN to GGG FAMILY LLC$850,000
2014
2014-04-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2013
2013-09-11HPD 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 FRO
2013-02-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2012
2012-12-13311: Dirty Conditions — E12 Illegal Dumping Surveillance
2012-08-24RTXL — from ESTATE OF LAURA HARMEYER
2012-08-24Deed — from JOHN L'ABBATE, AS SURVIVING JOINT TENANT; L'ABBATE, JOHN to L'ABBATE, JOHN
2011
2011-04-21Deed — from ESTATE OF ROSE L'ABBATE; MANDINA, LUCY; HARMEYER, EXECUTOR, LAURA; MANDINA, CAROLINE; L'AB to HARMEYER, LAURA; L'ABBATE, JOHN
2011-04-20RTXL — from ESTATE ROSE L'ABBATE
2011-03-06311: Dirty Conditions — E12 Illegal Dumping Surveillance
2010
2010-08-21311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off

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