4 FIRST STREET UNIT 9101 HOUSING LETTER 11-14-2024 R-15
City of Salem
Health Department
ORDER TO CORRECT
Date: 11/14/2024 - - - — -
Case# : 52A67 Property Location: Hawthorne Commons
To: Hawthorne Commons 4 First Street9101
205 Highland Avenue
Salem MA 01970 Salem MA 01970
In accordance with M.G.L. c. 111, §§ 3 and 127 A, as well as Massachusetts Department of Public
Health Regulations 105 CMR 410.000: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation (State
Sanitary Code, Chapter ll), an inspection was made of your property at the above address on
11/14/2024.
The attached Inspection Report lists the violations noted during the inspection and include the
timeframes in which the violations must be corrected.
You are hereby ORDERED to correct these violations within the noted time limit. Failure to comply
within the allotted time period may result in a criminal complaint against you.
Violations identified as CDE are Conditions Deemed to Endanger or Impair the Health or Safety
of the occupants, which may permit the occupant of the dwelling to exercise one or more of
their statutory remedies.
You have a right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. This request must be made by you, in
writing, and filed within seven days after the day this Order was served.
If you request a hearing, all affected parties will be informed of the date, time and place of the hearing
and of their right to inspect and copy all records concerning the matter to be heard. The petitioner has
the right to be represented at the hearing.
Every occupant of a dwelling unit or rooming unit shall give the owner, their agent, or employees, upon
reasonable notice, reasonable access, if possible, by appointment, to the dwelling unit or rooming unit
for the purpose of making repairs necessary to satisfy this Order.
A re-inspection will be conducted to confirm compliance with this Order. Compliance means meeting all
the requirements of 105 CMR 410.000. It shall also mean correcting any violations of 105 CMR 410.000
in a workperson like fashion and restoring all parts of the dwelling, or unit thereof, to the condition they
were in before occurrence of any such violations. Compliance shall also mean in those cases where
licenses or permits are required to perform work necessary to correct the violations, such as, but not
limited to building, plumbing and wiring that the appropriate official certifies that the work has been
completed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
City of Salem-Board of Health - 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800
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Date: 11/14/2024 ORDER TO CORRECT
Case# : 52A67 Property Location: Hawthorne Commons
4 First Street
To: Hawthorne Commons 9101
205 Highland Avenue Salem MA 01970
Salem MA 01970
Any person who shall fail to comply with any order issued pursuant to the provisions of the State
Sanitary Code, Chapter ll, 105 CMR 410.000 shall upon conviction be fined not less than ten ($10)
dollars nor more than five hundred ($500) dollars. Each day's failure to comply with the order may
constitute a separate violation.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact this office at 978-538-5654.
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City of Salem- Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800
R-115 City of Salem
Health Department
Inspection Report
SSC 105 CMR 410.000:
Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Case#: 52A67 Inspection Date: 11/14/2024
Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 11:32 AM
Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: 277DO
Complaint Date: 11/14/2024 Inspection Type: Complaint - Physical
Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No
Complaint Description
Mold growth in bathroom and bedroom.
Dwelling Information
Complaint Address: Hawthorne Commons
4 First Street
9101
Salem MA 01970
Sleeping Rooms:
Year Built: Sanitary Drainage:
# of Children<6: Water Source:
Currently Occupied: Who Pays Water:
#of Occupants: Submetering Form on File:
Floors: Hot Water Fuel:
Stories: Heating Type:
Dwelling Units: Who Pays Heat:
Room Units: Owners resides on Site:
Habitable Rooms: Owner lives in which Unit:
Owner Information Occupant Information Other
Hawthorne Commons Chad Corliss ,
205 Highland Avenue Hawthorne Commons
Salem, MA 01970 4 First Street
9101
Salem, 01970
City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 2
Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 11/14/2024
4 First Street
9101 Inspection Time: 11:32 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 277DO
Bathroom 1
410.220(C): Natural and Mechanical Ventilation / 30 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: The mechanical ventilation in the bathroom is not sufficient, failing
to hold a piece of tissue paper to its surface after it was turned on. Repair the
bathroom's mechanical vent so it removes moisture at a sufficient rate.
Code Description: (C)Mechanical ventilation shall be installed and maintained in
accordance with 780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code.
No Violations Noted / day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: The occupant reported having excess moisture and mold in his
dwelling unit during the warmer months of the year.At the time of inspection,the
only mold growth observed by the inspector was on the header for the bathroom
door leading into the hallway and in the toilet's tank.The inspector informed the
occupant he is responsible for cleaning the mold off of these surfaces.The
inspector did not observe any other signs of excess moisture and mold in the
dwelling unit at the time of inspection. The inspector advises the owner of this
property to investigate possible causes of excess moisture and mold growth in
dwelling unit. I
Code Description: No Violations Noted
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 3
Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 11/14/2024
4 First Street Inspection Time: 11:32 AM
9101
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 277DO
Exterior
410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements /
Responsible Party: OwnerNN
Observations: In the room that extends outside from the living room, where the
dwelling unit's forced air heating system is placed, the ceiling shows signs of past
water damage with discolored paint and loose plaster. Repair the water damaged
portions of this room's ceiling and repaint the affected areas of the ceiling.
Code Description: (A) Every owner of a residence shall maintain all buildings and
structural elements in compliance with accepted standards so they are in good `
repair and in every way fit for the intended use, including: (2)Free from holes,
cracks, loose plaster, or defects that renders the area difficult to keep clean, create
an injury risk, or provide an entry or harborage for pests.
410.235(A)(6): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities 130 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner 441,01
Observations: In the living room,the cover for the vent for the forced air heating
system is loose, with the screws not properly attached to the wall on one side.
Also,the air filter for this vent is not installed. Install the filter for the forced air
heating system's vent. Repair the vent cover so it is properly attached to and flush )117
with the wall.
Code Description: The owner shall ensure proper installation, in compliance with
accepted standards and shall maintain in operable condition free from leaks,
obstructions or other defects, all facilities and equipment which the owner is
required to provide, and all owner installed equipment: (A)The facilities and
equipment the owner is required to provide include, but are not limited to: (6)
Heating system
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 4
Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 11/14/2024
4 First Street Inspection Time: 11:32 AM
9101
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 277DO
Check List
IN= In Compliance OUT= Out of Compliance NA= Not Applicable NO= Not Observed
1 Adequate and safe supply of potable water sufficient in quantity and pressure
2 Sinks,showers,and bathtubs connected to hot and cold water
3 Hot water supplied in sufficient quantity and pressure N/O
4 Prohibited space heaters in use
5 Snace heaters and water heaters properly vented
6 Electricity,gas, plumbing, heating systems properly installed and maintained
7 All electrical facilities for supply and illumination provided
^8 Toilet,sink,shower and/or bathtub provided
9 Sewage disposal system provided and maintained
10 Kitchen sink sufficient in size and capacity I N/O
11 Cooktop/Oven, Refrigerator/Freezer sufficient in size and maitained l N/O
12 Adequate means of egress provided and maintained
13 Locks provided and maintained N/O
14 Refuse stored and disposed properly N/O
15 Land and residence maintained in a safe and sanitary manner N/O
16 Lead-based paint present N/O
17 Building and Structural components maintained in a safe condition -
18 Asbestos containing material properly maintained N/O
City of Salem- Board of Health-98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT s
Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 11/14/2024
4 First Street
9101 Inspection Time: 11:32 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 277DO
IN= In Compliance Ot = Out of Compliance NA= Not Applicable NO= Not Observed
19 Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide alarms properly installed and maintained N/O
20 Handrails and guard systems properly installed and maintained -
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21 Residence free from pests N/O
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT s
Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 11/14/2024
4 First Street
9101 Inspection Time: 11:32 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 277DO
Signatures
Inspector Other
This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalty of perjury
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800