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757 Seneca Avenue · Queens · BBL 4034590008 · 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, AEP4.2
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0.5
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE B

A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 85% 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 11.8. 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

Open HPD violations33 total — 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 31 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 1984-12-10.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

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

14 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Food Establishment (5) · UNSANITARY CONDITION (2) · Drug Activity (1) · Noise (1) · DOOR/WINDOW (1) · Rodent (1).

Filed construction activity

$63,500 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (2 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. 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 (1930)
NoSix or more residential units (4)
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)CHO K SZE; YU K CHAN
Head officerCHOKIN SZE
Managing agentYU K CHAN
Last registered2026-01-06

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

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$907,200 $408,240
2026$1,089,000 $490,050
2027$1,307,000 $588,150

The city's market estimate has risen 44% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Sieve CafeCoffee/TeaA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

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

5 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Allergy Information, Food Spoiled) · 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 · 350 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Seneca Av / Palmetto St — B38 · 400 ft
Citi BikeMadison St & Seneca Ave · 200 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 239
Middle: Joseph F. Quinn Intermediate School 77. 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

757 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

14 311 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: $100,000 on 1988-10-24 (lender: Abacus Fed Savs Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
1988-10-24Mortgage $100,000 — from CHAN, CHIU TAI; SZE, CHO KIN; CHAN, YEE CHUN FONG; CHAN, YU KKUEN to ABACUS FED SAVS BANK $100,000

Ten-year activity

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2024
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2026
ConstructionHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201701012
201801001
201901001
202000000
202104004
202202002
202303003
20240100111
2025482216
202602013
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The last 12 months — 7 records

DateRecord
2026-07-31Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-07-28311: Missed Collection — Bulky Trash
2026-03-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-12-08Restaurant inspection: SIEVE CAFE — grade A
2025-11-27311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2025-11-27311: Food Establishment — Allergy Information
2025-11-21HPD 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

The full timeline

2026
2026-07-31Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-07-28311: Missed Collection — Bulky Trash
2026-03-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025
2025-12-08Restaurant inspection: SIEVE CAFE — grade A
2025-11-27311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2025-11-27311: Food Establishment — Allergy Information
2025-11-21HPD 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
2025-09-17311: Food Establishment — Food Spoiled
2025-08-26Deed — from CHAN, YU KUEN; SZE, CHO KIN to CHO KIN SZE, AS TRUSTEE; YU KUEN CHAN, AS TRUSTEE; YU KUEN CHAN REVOCABLE TRUST; CHO KIN S
2025-08-21311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2025-08-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-08-19311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2025-08-18Deed transfer (nominal price)
2025-05-30Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-05-07Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2025-05-07Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2025-04-29Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE WITH PARTITION WORK ON THE 1ST FLOOR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$45,500
2025-04-29Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE WITH PLUMBING WORK ON THE 1ST FLOOR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$18,000
2025-02-13311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2024
2024-10-20311: Water System — Hydrant Running (WC3)
2024-09-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-09-18311: Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
2024-08-19Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2024-08-19Tenant complaint: DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
2024-08-19311: DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
2024-08-19311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2024-08-16Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2024-08-16311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2024-05-06311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2024-04-05Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023
2023-10-23311: Drug Activity — Use Indoor
2023-07-28311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2023-03-10Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022
2022-03-11Bedbug 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
2021-07-29HPD class C: § 27-2056.4 ADM CODE- CORRECT FAILURE TO NOTIFY OCCUPANTS AND/OR TO INVESTIGATE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS.
2021-06-03HPD class C: § 27-2056.4(H) AND 27-2056.17 ADM CODE -CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAI
2021-04-22Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-04-16HPD 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
2019
2019-11-01HPD 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
2018
2018-08-05311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2017
2017-08-07311: Damaged Tree — Entire Tree Has Fallen Down
2017-05-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-05-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-04-04311: Dirty Conditions — E12 Illegal Dumping Surveillance
2015
2015-03-02HPD 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
2015-02-01311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2014
2014-03-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2013
2013-03-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2013-02-27Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2012
2012-06-16HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2011
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2010
2010-11-01311: Noise — Noise, Barking Dog (NR5)
2010-06-15311: Noise — Noise, Barking Dog (NR5)
2009
2009-11-25Permit PL — ISSUED
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-08-20Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-08-20Permit PL — ISSUED
2008-08-12Job filed: INSTALL NEW BOILERS AND NEW HOT WATER HEATER ON EXISTING BOILER ROOM AT CELLAR. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY USE OR EGRESS.$11,950
2004
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-01-12Mortgage satisfied — from CHAN, YEE CHUN FONGETAL to ABACUS FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
1991
1991-07-30Deed — from CHAN, YU KUEN; CHAN, YEE CHUN FONG; CHAN, CHIU TAI to SZE, CHO KIN
1988
1988-10-24Mortgage $100,000 — from CHAN, CHIU TAI; SZE, CHO KIN; CHAN, YEE CHUN FONG; CHAN, YU KKUEN to ABACUS FED SAVS BANK$100,000
1987
1987-06-18HPD 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 SUNS
1987-04-16HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE DOOR TO BLDG & 1 STY VESTIBULE DOOR TO PUB HALL.
1987-04-16HPD class B: D26-19.05 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION 3 STY PUB HALL NIGHT INSPECTION.
1987-04-16HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF GARBAGE CANS ETC 1 STY PUB HALL.
1987-04-09HPD class B: D26-19.05 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION VESTIBULE 1 STY PUB HALL NIGHT I
1985
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLE RADIATOR ETC PUB HALL 2 STY.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CLG 3 STY PUB HALL.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE YARD DRAIN PLATE REAR YARD.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CLG BATHRM 3 STY APT 3R. LOCATED AT APT 3R
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE ENTIRE CELLAR.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-16.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUITABLE TIGHT COVER FOR THE HANDHOLE OPENING OF TRAP CELLAR FRONT CENTER.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF WATER HEATER CARRIAGES WOOD PANELS 1 STY PUB HALL.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE FLOOR SLATS TO SPLICE PLATES 3 STY BALCONY REAR STACK.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES MOPHEADS HOUSEHOLD AR
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE BRACKET TOP RETURN RAIL NORTH SIDE 3 STY BALCONY AT REAR.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE HANDRAIL 1 STY TO 2 STY PUB HALL.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-19.05 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION PUB HALL 2 STY.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT MORTAR CLG CELLAR THRUOUT.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST & WEST WALL OVER STAIR LEADING TO CEL
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS LEADING CELLAR FROM 1 STY PUB HALL.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WALL TILES 1 STY VESTIBULE.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REMOVE THE TORN AND/OR LOOSE FLOOR COVERING LANDING 3 STY PUB HALL.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONCRETED TREADS FRONT STAIR OF ENTRANCE TO BLDG.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRES PUB HALL 2 STY.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RU
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK ASSEMBLY ENTRANCE DOOR TO 1 STY PUB HALL.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SASH CHAIN FRONT NORTH & SOUTH WINDOWS 3 STY APT 3R. LOCATED AT APT 3R
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING HORIZANTAL ANGLE IRON WALL BRACE 2 STY BALCO
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DOOR KNOB ASSEMBLY ENTRANCE DOOR TO 1 STY PUB HALL.
1985-04-17HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS REAR YARD.
1984
1984-12-10HPD class C: D26-17.10 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO H
1984-12-10HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELLS BUZZER VESTIBULE 1 STY PUB HALL TO 2 STY APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2R
1984-12-10HPD class C: D26-17.10 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED 1 STY PUB HALL TO CELLAR.
1981
1981-04-07Deed — from BUCCHERI ANGELO; BUCCHERI PAUL; BUCCHERI MARY JANE; BUCCHERI ROBERTA to CHIN TAI CHAN; YU KUEN CHAN; CHO KIN SZE; YEE CHUN FONG CHAN
1977
1977-08-30RTXL — from CUSUMANO SAVERIO
1977-05-24Deed — from CUSUMANO KATIE; CUSUMANO CATERINA ADMIS OF to ANGELO BUCCHERI; ROBERT BUCCHERI; PAUL BUCCHERI; MARY JANE BUCCHERI
1977-05-19Mortgage — from BUCCHERI PAUL; BUCCHERI ROBERTA; BUCCHERI MARY J; BUCCHERI ANGELO to MASPETH FED S&L ASSN
1977-05-19Mortgage — from BUCCHERI MARY JANE; BUCCHERI PAUL; BUCCHERI ANGELO; BUCCHERI ROBERTA to FIOR DI MARSALA FED CREDIT UNION

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