12 POPE STREET UNIT A914 REMAINING VIOLATIONS LETTER 1-21-2025 S . CITY OF SALEM 1MIASSACHUSETTS lu
BOARD OF HEALTH
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DAVID GREENBAUM,RS
MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
January 21, 2025
Salem Heights Apartments Management
12 Pope Street
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 12 Pope Street Unit A914, conducted by Jeffrey Barosy, Sanitarian of the
Salem Board of Health on January 17, 2025. At that time the following items were still
outstanding:
Exterior:
- Both dumpsters with side doors, one across from the front corner of A Building and
another across from the front corner of B Building, are overflowing from their side
doors, exposing garbage.
Living Room:
- For the baseboard heater in the corner beneath the window, the hole in the wall
around the baseboard heater's pipe has not been sealed.
- For the baseboard heater in the corner beneath the window, the cover has not been
repaired.
Please correct the outstanding violations and contact this office to schedule a final re-inspection
of this apartment.
All other violations noted in the inspection report of December 3, 2024, have been
corrected.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
For the Bqafd of Health Reply to:
` avid f reen Lum. Je ey'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#: OAEF1 Inspection Date: 1/17/2025
Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 9:37 AM
Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: 8.7E+89
Complaint Date: 12/03/2024 Inspection Type: Re-Inspection - 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
R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 2
Salem Heights Inspection Date: 1/17/2025
12 Pope Street
Unit A914 Inspection Time: 9:37 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 8.7E+89
410.550(A)(2): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 1/17/2025
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.
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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.
R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 3
Salem Heights Inspection Date: 1/17/2025
12 Pope Street
Unit A914 Inspection Time: 9:37 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 8.7E+89
410.570(A)(1): CDE Maintenance of Areas in a Sanitary and Safe Condition / 1 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 1/17/2025
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.
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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
410.560(D)(1): CDE Refuse / 1 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected:
Observations:One of the dumpsters in the area across from the front corner of 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. Wj
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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.
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Salem Heights Inspection Date: 1/17/2025
12 Pope Street
Unit A914 Inspection Time: 9:37 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 8.7E+89
410.560(D)(1): CDE Refuse 11 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected:
Observations:One of the dumpsters in the area across from the front corner of the B- K►
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.
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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.
Kitchen
410.550(B): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 oayts) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 1/17/2025
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.
R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 5
Salem Heights Inspection Date: 1/17/2025
12 Pope Street
Unit A914 Inspection Time: 9:37 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 8.7E+89
410.550(A)(2): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner. Corrected: 1/17/2025
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.
410.550(A)(2): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 1/17/2025
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)
The owner shall be responsible for pest elimination if they have not maintained
structural or other building elements necessary to keep pests from entering.
R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 6
Salem Heights Inspection Date: 1/17/2025
12 Pope Street
Unit A914 Inspection Time: 9:37 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 8.7E+89
Living Room
410.550(A)(2): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 1/17/2025
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.
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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.
R-14x INSPECTION REPORT 7
Salem Heights Inspection Date: 1/17/2025
12 Pope Street
Unit A914 Inspection Time: 9:37 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 8.7E+89
410.235(A)(6): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected:
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 correc'
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected:
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.
R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 8
Salem Heights Inspection Date: 1/17/2025
12 Pope Street
Unit A914 Inspection Time: 9:37 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 8.7E+89
Notes -
The occupant's mother was present at the time of re-inspection. According to her she has not seen any signs of mice or
cockroach in the dwelling unit since the initial inspection.
Signatures
Inspector Other
This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalty of perjury