343 LAFAYETTE STREET UNIT 2 REMAINING VIOLATIONS LETTER 11-25-2025 4D CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS lu
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DOMINICK PANGALLO health@salem.com
DAVID GREI;NBAUM,RS
MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
November 25, 2024
Volnay Management
P.O. Box 638
Winchester, MA 01890
Dear Sir/Madam,
In accordance with Chapter 11 of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000, Minimum
Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, a recent re-inspection was conducted of your
property located at 343 Lafayette Street Unit 2, conducted by Jeffrey Barosy, Sanitarian of
the Salem Board of Health on November 21, 2624. At that time the following items were still
outstanding:
Stairway-Common: The smoke detectors on the second floor of the front and rear
common stairways are still missing. The City of Salem's Fire Department has been
notified of this violation.
Bedroom 1: The top sash for the window diagonally across from the door still falls when
the window is unlocked.
Please contact the Salem Board of Health's office at 978-741-1800 to discuss what actions will
be taken to correct the remaining violations in a timely manner. Failure to comply will result in
this matter being brought to housing court.
All other violations noted in the inspection report of October 21, 2024, have been
corrected.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter
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Health Department
Inspection Report
SSC 105 CMR 410.000:
Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Case#: 639C6 Inspection Date: 11/21/2024
Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 11:12 AM
Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: 73678
Complaint Date: 10/21/2024 Inspection Type: Re-Inspection - Physical
Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No
Complaint Description
Excess moisture in the bathroom.
Dwelling Information
Complaint Address:
343 Lafayette Street
2
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 •
Volnay Management Emma Ramsey ,
P.O. Box 638 343 Lafayette Street
Winchester, MA 01890 2
Salem, 01970
R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 2
343 Lafayette Street Inspection Date: 11/21/2024
2 Inspection Time: 11:12 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 73678
Bathroom 1
410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 1
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/21/2024
Observations:The corners of the bathroom ceiling above the sink has discoloration
and deterioration from a water leak. Find the source of the water leak and repair it.
Repair walls and 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: (1)Protected from wind,
rain and snow, and are watertight, free from excess moisture or the appearance of
mold, and pest resistant
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Inspection Date: 11/21/2024
343 Lafayette Street 2 Inspection Time: 11:12 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 73678
410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements /
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/21/2024
Observations:The cabinet below the sink in the bathroom has mold growth on its f
interior surfaces because of excess moisture. Find the source of the excess moisture
and repair it. Repair the damaged portions of the cabinet.
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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: (1)Protected from wind,
rain and snow, and are watertight,free from excess moisture or the appearance of
mold, and pest resistant
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343 Lafayette Street Inspection Date: 11/21/2024
2 Inspection Time: 11:12 AM
Salem,. MA 01970 Inspection ID: 73678
410.235(A)(12): CDE Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities 11 day(s) to
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/21/2024
Observations:The outlet above the sink in the bathroom does not work. Repair this
outlet so it works as designed.
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: (12)
Electrical light fixtures, switches, outlets and wiring
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343 Lafayette Street Inspection Date: 11/21/2024
2 Inspection Time: 11:12 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 73678
Bedroom 1
410.530(A)(3)(a): Weathertight Elements / 30 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected:
Observations:The bedroom adjacent to the bathroom has a window diagonally
across from the door with a top sash that falls when the window is unlocked. Repair y _
this window's top sash so it stays up under its own power.
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Code Description: (A)An exterior openable window shall be considered
weathertight only when: (3)One of the following conditions is met: (a)The window
sash is sufficiently well-fitted such that it minimizes the infiltration of air or moisture
and the space between the window sash and the prime window frame is no larger
than 1/8 inch at any point on the perimeter of the sash in the case of double hung
windows and 1/16 inch in the case of casement windows
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Inspection Date: 11/21/2024
343 Lafayette Street 2 Inspection Time: 11:12 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 73678
Stairway-Common
410. 330(A): CDE Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms 11 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected:
Observations:On the second floor of the front common stairway and on the second
and third floors in the rear common stairway the smoke detectors are missing.
Replace these missing smoke detectors.
Code Description: (A)The owner shall provide, install, and maintain in operable
condition smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in every residence that is
required to be equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in
accordance with M.G.L. c. 148, §§ 26 C-F'/z and 780 CMR: Massachusetts State
Building Code, 527 CMR 1.00: Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code,
and 248 CMR 10.00: Uniform State Plumbing Code and in compliance with
accepted standards as defined by 105 CMR 410.010.
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Inspection Date: 11/21/2024
343 Lafayette Street 2 Inspection Time: 11:12 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 73678
The City Fire Department been notified of the missing smoke detectors.
Signatures
Inspector Other
This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalty of perjury