11 ROPES STREET BUILDING DEPARTMENT'S ORDER TO DISMANTLE ILLEGAL APARTMENT IN BASEMENT 3-26-2024 CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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DOMINICK PANGALLO STAVROULA ORFANOS
MAYOR BUILDING COMMISSIONER/DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY
ZONING OFFICER
VIOLATION LETTER
March 26, 2024
Alberto David Taveras
Marlene Sena
10 Apple Blossom Way
Methuen, Ma 01844
RE: 11 Ropes Street
Dear property owners,
The inspection of your property on Friday March 22, 2024,by Building, Health, Fire, Electrical
and Plumbing Inspectors revealed that there is an illegal apartment in the basement created with
unpermitted work. This has been a recurring illegal use since July of 2000.
It is the order of this Department to Cease and Desist the use of the illegal unit immediately as it
was directed during the inspection,but further you must have the kitchen,bedrooms and any
habitable spaces creating the unit removed.
You must begin the process of dismantling this illegal unit immediately upon receipt of this
letter. This is commercial property with three legal units, all permitting must be submitted by
licensed Building, Plumbing, and Electrical contractors.
Failure to comply will result in municipal code tickets and enforcement actions.
If you feel aggrieved by this order your appeal is to the Zoning Board of Appeal.
Sincerely,
Voula Orfanos
Building Commissio r
CC: Health, Fire Prevention, Electrical Inspectors