11 Sylvan Street Condemnation Letter 12-7-2022 CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF HEALTH
98 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR PablicHealth
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SALEM, MA 01970
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL TEL. (978) 741-1800 DAVID GREENBAUM, RS, CHO
MAYOR health@salem.com HEALTH AGENT
December 7, 2022
John A. & Mary F. Carmody
C/o Kevin F. Hurley
11 Sylvan Street
Salem, MA 01970
RE: 11 Sylvan Street
Dear Owner:
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, David Greenbaum, Health Agent, Peter
Schaeublin, Fire Marshall and Voula Orfanos, Building Inspector conducted an
inspection of your house located at 11 Sylvan Street, Salem MA. During this
inspection the following conditions that could materially impair the health and
safety of the occupants were noted:
The Salem Police Department noted the following conditions that time of the
incident:
• The floor inside the door has a large hole in it.
• The ceilings throughout the home are collapsing.
• The floor joists have cracked causing the floor to sink in the middle of the
building.
• There is no heat in the building.
• There is an abundance of trash and debris littering this entire house.
• There is severe water damage on the floor joists with a significant amount
of mold growth.
• The bathtub/shower is missing a wall with missing controls rendering it
unusable
• The structure overall is deteriorating to a point that the house appears to
be on the verge of collapse.
Based upon the observations of the Health Agent, Fire Marshall and
Building Inspector, the Salem Board of Health deems this dwelling unsafe
and unfit for human habitation. Based upon these findings and in
accordance with 105 CMR 410.831, the Board of Health determines that the
danger to the life or health of the occupants is so immediate,
condemnation is ordered immediately and the hearing requirements of
105CMR 410.831 B and C are waived. All occupants of the residence are
ordered to vacate the unit immediately. If any person refuses to leave the
dwelling they may be forcibly removed by the Board of Health or by local
police authorities on the request of the Board of Health.
If after one year from the issuance of an order to secure, compliance with the
minimum standards set forth in 105 CMR410.000 has not been effected, then the
Board of Health may cause the dwelling to be demolished. Any costs borne by
the Board of Health are a debt to the City and shall be recoverable from the
owner in an action of contract.
No dwelling or portion thereof, which has been condemned and placarded as
unfit for human habitation, shall again be used for human habitation until written
approval is secured from, and the Board of Health removes such placard. No
person shall deface or remove the placard, except the Board of Health shall
remove it whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and
placarding action was based have been eliminated.
Should you be aggrieved by this Order, you have the right to request a hearing
before the Board of Health. A request for such a hearing must be received in
writing in this office of the Board of Health within seven (7) days of receipt of this
Order. At said hearing, you will be given the opportunity to be heard and to
present witness and documentary evidence as to why this Order should be
modified or withdrawn. You may be represented by an attorney. Please also be
informed that you have the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant
inspection or investigation reports, orders, and other documentary information in
the possession of this Board, and that any adverse party has the right to be
present at the hearing.
Sincerely,
17
A,
bavid Greenbau
Health Agent
Cc: Peter Schaeublin, Salem Fire Department
Voula Orfanos, Building Inspector
City Solicitors Office
12/7/22, 12:18 PM Unofficial Property Record Card
Unofficial Property Record Card - Salem, MA
General Property Data
Parcel ID 26-0126-0 Account Number o
Prior Parcel ID 62—
Property Owner CARMODY JOHN A&MARY F Property Location 11 SYLVAN STREET
C/O HURLEY KEVIN J Property Use One Family
Mailing Address 11 SYLVAN STREET Most Recent Sale Date 1/1/1900
Legal Reference 5424-383
City SALEM Grantor
Mailing State MA Zip 01970 Sale Price 0
ParcelZoning R1 Land Area 0.069 acres
Current Property Assessment
Card 1 Value Building Value 124,100 Xtra Features Land Value 165,300 Total Value 289,400
Value
Building Description
Building Style Old Style Foundation Type Brick/Stone Flooring Type Hardwood
#of Living Units 1 Frame Type Wood Basement Floor Concrete
Year Built 1800 Roof Structure Gable Heating Type Forced H/Air
Building Grade Average Roof Cover Asphalt Shgl Heating Fuel Oil
Building Condition Fair Siding Vinyl Air Conditioning 0%
Finished Area(SF)816 Interior Walls Plaster #of Bsmt Garages 0
Number Rooms 5 #of Bedrooms 2 #of Full Baths 1
#of 3/4 Baths 0 #of 1/2 Baths 0 #of Other Fixtures 3
Legal Description
Narrative Description of Property
This property contains 0.069 acres of land mainly classified as One Family with a(n)Old Style style building,built about 1800,having Vinyl exterior and
Asphalt Shq I roof cover,with 1 units 5 room(s),2 bedroom s,1 baths,0 half baths.
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