4 FIRST STREET UNIT 9101 REMAINING VIOLATIONS LETTER 12-30-2024 # #',
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF HEALTH
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DAVID GREENBAUM,RS
MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
December 30, 2024
Hawthorne Commons
205 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Sir/Madam,
In accordance with Chapter II 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 4 First Street Unit 9101, conducted by Jeffrey Barosy, Sanitarian of the
Salem Board of Health on December 30, 2024. At that time the following items were still
outstanding:
Exterior: The room that extends outside from the living room, where the dwelling unit's
forced air heating system is placed, was locked at the time of re-inspection. The
inspector visited the management office, and the staff present informed the inspector
there was no work order to correct this issue in their system, meaning corrections have
not been made.
Living Room: The cover for the vent for the forced air heating system is still loose.
Please 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 November 14, 2024, have been
corrected.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
For he rd 1of Health Reply to:
David Greenbaum, ff re Barosy
Health Agent Sanitarian
Cc: Occupant
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Health Department
Inspection Report
SSC 105 CMR 410.000:
Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Case#: 52A67 Inspection Date: 12/30/2024
Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 9:42 AM
Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: C664C
Complaint Date: 11/14/2024 Inspection Type: Re-Inspection - Physical
Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No
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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
R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 2
Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 12/30/2024
4 First Street
9101 Inspection Time: 9:42 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: C664C
Bathroom 1
No Violations Noted / dav(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected:
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 �r
causes of excess moisture and mold growth in dwelling unit.
Code Description: No Violations Noted
410.220(C): Natural and Mechanical Ventilation / 30 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 12/30/2024
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.
R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 3
Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 12/30/2024
4 First Street
9101 Inspection Time: 9:42 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: C664C
Exterior
410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s)
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected:
Observations:ln 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.
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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: (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.
R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 4
Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 12/30/2024
4 First Street
9101 Inspection Time: 9:42 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: C664C
Living Room
410.235(A)(6): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities /
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected:
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 with the
wall.
Code Description: The owner shall ensure proper installation, incompliance 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
R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 5
Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 12/30/2024
4 First Street
9101 Inspection Time: 9:42 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: C664C
Signatures
Inspector Other
This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalty of perjury