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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF HF.ALTH
98 WASHINGTON STREET,3RD FLOOR Pt NcHean
SALEM,MA 01970 Prevent.Promote.Protect.
TEL. (978) 741-1800
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL health&salem.com DAVID GREENBAUM,RS
MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
October 4,2019
Dean Boucher
13 Arthur Street
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Sir/Madam:
In accordance with Chapter III, Sections 127A and 127E of the Massachusetts General Laws, 105 CMR 400.00;State Sanitary Code, Chapter
1: General Administrative Procedures and 105 CMR 410.00:State Sanitary Code, Chapter 11: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human
Habitation,an inspection was conducted of the property 79 Boston Street#1 conducted by Elizabeth Gagakis,Senior Sanitarian on
September 23,2019 at 9:00am.
Notice: if this rental unit is occupied by a child or children under the age of 6 years, it is the property owner's responsibility to notify tenants of
lead related reports and tests,and to ensure that this unit complies fully with 105 CMR 460:000: Regulations for Lead Poisoning Prevention
and Control. For further information or to request an inspection,contact the Salem Board of Health at 978-741-1800.
You are hereby ORDERED to make a good-faith effort to correct the violations listed on the enclosed inspection report and to take all positive
action to prevent these violations from occurring again in the future.
Failure on your part to comply within the time specified on the enclosed inspection report will result in a complaint being sought against you in
Trial Court. Time for compliance begins with receipt of this Order.
Should you be aggrieved by this Order,you have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. A request for said hearing must be
received in writing in the office of the Board of Health within 7 days of receipt of this Order. At said hearing,you will be given an 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be heard and to present witness and documentary evidence as to why this Order should be modified or withdrawn.You may be represented by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 in 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.
Please be advised that the conditions noted may enable the occupant(s)to use one or more of the statutory remedies available to them as
outlined in the enclosed inspection report form.
For the Board of Health Reply to:
David Greenbaum Elizabeth Gagakis
Health Agent Senior Sanitarian
cc: tenant
Certified mail—7018 3090 0001 5818 2032
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MAYOR HEAim-I AGENT
State Sanitary Code, Chapter II: 105 CMR 410.000
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Occupant: Damaris Perez Owner: Dean Boucher
Phone number: (646) 358-0837 Address: 13 Arthur Street
Address: 79 Boston Street#1 Salem, MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Inspection Date: September 23, 2019 Time: 9:00am
Conducted by: Elizabeth Gagakis Accompanied By: Occupant
Specified Time Rey,.#410. Violation(s)
Based upon a tenant complaint a permitted inspection was conducted in accordance with
Article II of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000. Upon inspection, the following
were noted:
7 days .500 1. There are two holes in the siding at the bottom corners of entryway to the
upper/back door to the unit. All holes must be sealed to prevent
entrance/burrowing of pests. Owner to correct this violation within 7 days.
7 days .500 2. There is some staining and cracked plaster under the right window in the master
bedroom. Investigate for any leaks that may be present and repair; repair/repaint
area below window so wall is intact and in good condition. Owner to correct this
violation within 7 days.
7 days .500 3. There are some cracks, staining and possible mildew on the wall beneath the old
heater in the hallway to the second level. Investigate for any leaks that may be
present and repair; repair any cracks or holes and scrape/repaint to remove any
mildew and ensure wall is intact and in good condition. Owner to correct this
violation within 7 days.
7 days .500 4. There is some damaged plaster and soft spots at the edge of the closet area on
the right side of the hallway to the second level. Investigate for any leaks that may
be present and repair; repair wall so it is intact and in good condition. Owner to
correct this violation within 7 days.
7 days .500 1 5. There is a hole in the left corner of the third stair tread in the stairway to the second
level. Seal hole so stairs are intact and in good condition. Owner to correct this
violation within 7 days.
7 days .500 6. There is staining and what appears to be mold/mildew along the ledge next to the
bed on the second level, indicating a leak. Find the source of leak or moisture
intrusion and repair to prevent reoccurrence; remove any mold or mildew present
and repair paint/plaster so the ledge and wall are intact and in good condition.
Owner to correct this violation within 7 days.
7 days .500 7. There is a gap in the ceiling around a junction box above the side entry door in the 1
bedroom on the second level. Seal gaps/make ceiling intact around the junction
box so ceiling is in good condition. Owner to correct this violation within 7 days.
24-48 hours .482 8. There was no carbon monoxide detector at the second bedroom. Carbon
monoxide detectors are required to be installed within ten feet of every sleeping
area. Owner to correct this violation within 24-48 hours.
7 days .500 9. There is a crack in the ceiling near the light in the ceiling and some bubbling paint
down the wall at the side of the tub in the bathroom. Investigate for any source of
leaks and repair; scrape and repaint any affected area of wall or ceiling so they are
intact and in good condition. Owner to correct this violation within 7 days.
7 days .500 10. There are gaps around the pipes of the baseboard heater under the right hand
living room window. Seal gaps so floor is intact. Owner to correct this violation
within 7 days.
One or more of the above violations may endanger or materially impair the health, safety and well-being of the occupant(s)
Code Enforcement Inspector
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