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12 POPE STREET UNIT A914 HOUSING LETTER 12-3-2024 R-15 ='P ` City of Salem Health Department ORDER TO CORRECT Date:December 3,2024 Case# : 0AEF1 Property Location: Salem Heights To: :Salem Heights 12 Pope StreetUnit A914 12 Pope Street 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 II), an inspection was made of your property at the above address on 12/03/2024. 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 City of Salem 2 Health Department ORDER TO CORRECT Date:December 3, 2024 Case# : OAEF1 Property Location: Salem Heights To: Salem Heights 12 Pope Street 12 Pope Street Unit A914 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 II, 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. Sincerely, Jeff Barosy Salem Health Department J City of Salem-Board of Health - 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 R-115 ��r City of Salem Health Department Inspection Report SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation Case#: OAEF1 Inspection Date: 12/3/2024 Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 10:03 AM Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: B94F6 Complaint Date: 12/03/2024 Inspection Type: Complaint - Physical Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No ComplaintDescription Rodents and cockroaches in the dwelling unit. Dwelling Information Complaint Address: Salem Heights 12 Pope Street Unit A914 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 Salem Heights Omayra Almanzar , 12 Pope Street Salem Heights Salem, MA 01970 12 Pope Street Unit A914 Salem, 01970 City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 2 Salem Heights Inspection Date: 12/3/2024 12 Pope Street Unit A914 Inspection Time: 10:03 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 13941F6 Bedroom 1 410.550(A)(2): CDE Elimination of Pests / Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The bedroom closest to the bathroom has mice droppings on the floor and on clothes inside a hamper used by the occupants. Exterminate mice. Extermination will continue until mice are no longer a public health nuisance in the dwelling unit. Code Description: Owners and occupants are responsible for the control and iT elimination of pests as follows: (A) Residences containing one dwelling unit: (2) 'The owner shall be responsible for pest elimination if they have not maintained structural or other building elements necessary to keep pests from entering. / Exterior 410.570(A)(1): CDE Maintenance of Areas in a Sanitary and Safe Condition / Responsible Party: Owner Observations: Outside, on the side of the A-Building facing the park at the bottom of a hill, a pile of used sunflower seed shells were found on the ground. Clean the ground and discard the sunflower seed shells in a proper receptacle. Keep the land clean of refuse to help prevent attracting pests. Code Description: (A) Land: The owner of any parcel of land,vacant or otherwise, shall be responsible for maintaining such parcel of land in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition and free from: (1)Refuse City of Salem- Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 3 Salem Heights Inspection Date: 12/3/2024 12 Pope Street Inspection Time: 10:03 AM Unit A914 Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 694F6 410.560(D)(1): CDE Refuse / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner �u Observations: One of the dumpsters in the area across from the front corner of "sl t the A-Building has refuse overflowing out of its top and its side. Maintain dumpsters - - - -! so lids and doors are tight fitting and are closed when not actively being filled. Code Description: (D) Storage: (1)Garbage or mixed garbage and rubbish shall ' 1.4 be stored in watertight receptacles with tight-fitting covers. Receptacles and covers shall be durable, pest-resistant and deter access by wildlife. � + 410.560(D)(1): CDE Refuse / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: One of the dumpsters in the area across from the front corner of the B-Building has refuse overflowing out of its top and its side. Maintain dumpsters so lids and doors are tight fitting and are closed when not actively being filled. Code Description: (D)Storage: (1)Garbage or mixed garbage and rubbish shall be stored in watertight receptacles with tight-fitting covers. Receptacles and covers shall be durable, pest-resistant and deter access by wildlife. v City of Salem- Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, NIA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 4 Salem Heights Inspection Date: 12/3/2024 12 Pope Street Unit A914 Inspection Time: 10:03 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 1394F6 Kitchen 410.550(B): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations:A dead cockroach was observed in the cupboard below the sink in the kitchen. Have cockroaches exterminated. Extermination will continue until cockroaches are no longer a public health nuisance. Code Description: Owners and occupants are responsible for the control and elimination of pests as follows: (B)The owner of a residence containing two or more dwelling units, including a homeless shelter or a rooming house, shall maintain it and its premises free from infestation and shall be responsible for pest elimination. 410:550(A)(2): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: A hole was observed in the wall around the drainage pipe for the kitchen sink. Seal this hole to help prevent the entry of pests. Seal all other holes in the dwelling unit's floor,walls, and ceiling that pest can enter. Code Description: Owners and occupants are responsible for the control and elimination of pests as follows: (A) Residences containing one dwelling unit: (2) The owner shall be responsible for pest elimination if they have not maintained structural or other building elements necessary to keep pests from entering. I City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 5 Salem Heights Inspection Date: 12/3/2024 12 Pope Street Unit A914 Inspection Time: 10:03 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 1394F6 410.550(A)(2): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: Mice droppings observed on the floor beneath the stove in the kitchen. Exterminate mice. Extermination will continue until mice are no longer a public health nuisance in the dwelling unit. Code Description: Owners and occupants are responsible for the control and elimination of pests as follows: (A) Residences containing one dwelling unit: (2) 1/ The owner shall be responsible for pest elimination if they have not maintained structural or other building elements necessary to keep pests from entering. Living Room 410.550(A)(2): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to cr%r—,-f Responsible Party: Owner Observations: Mice droppings found in the living room closet. Exterminate mice. Extermination will continue until mice are no longer a public health nuisance in the dwelling unit. Code Description: Owners and occupants are responsible for the control and elimination of pests as follows: (A) Residences containing one dwelling unit: (2) The owner shall be responsible for pest elimination if they have not maintained structural or other building elements necessary to keep pests from entering. i City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 6 Salem Heights Inspection Date: 12/3/2024 12 Pope Street Inspection Time: 10:03 AM Unit A914 Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 1394F6 410.235(A)(6): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The cover for the baseboard heater in the corner of the living room beneath a window has a damaged cover and the cover is not set properly on the heater. Repair this heater so its cover is properly affixed to it. 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 410.550(A)(2): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The baseboard heater in the corner of the living room beneath a window has a hole in the wall around its pipe. Seal this hole to help prevent the entry of pests. Seal holes in the dwelling unit's floor,walls, and ceiling that pests can use for entry. Code Description: Owners and occupants are responsible for the control and elimination of pests as follows: (A) Residences containing one dwelling unit: (2) The owner shall be responsible for pest elimination if they have not maintained structural or other building elements necessary to keep pests from entering. City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 7 Salem Heights Inspection Date: 12/3/2024 12 Pope Street Unit A914 Inspection Time: 10:03 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: B94F6 Check List IN= In Compliance = Out of Compliance NA= Not Applicable NO= Not Observed 1 Adequate and safe supply of potable water sufficient in quantity and pressure N/O 2 Sinks,showers,and bathtubs connected to hot and cold water N/O 3 Hot water supplied in sufficient quantity and pressure N/O 4 Prohibited space heaters in use 5 Space 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 N/O 8 Toilet,sink,shower and/or bathtub provided - 9 Sewage disposal system provided and maintained 10 Kitchen sink sufficient in size and capacity - 11 Cooktop/Oven, Refrigerator/Freezer sufficient in size and maitained 12 Adequate means of egress provided and maintained 13 Locks provided and maintained N/O 14 Refuse stored and disposed properly �1 maintained in a safe and sanitary manner am 5 Land and residencery 16 Lead-based paint present N/O 17 Building and Structural components maintained in a safe condition N/O 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 8 Salem Heights Inspection Date: 12/3/2024 12 Pope Street Unit A914 Inspection Time: 10:03 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: B941F6 Check List IN= in Compliance ^i IT= 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 N/O 21 Residence free from pests - City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 9 Salem Heights Inspection Date: 12/3/2024 12 Pope Street Unit A914 Inspection Time: 10:03 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: B94F6 iI Ir FTt f ■ 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, NM 01970- (978) 741-1800