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13 BROOKS STREET REMAINING VIOLATIONS LETTER 2-20-2025 • t , CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS lu r BOARD OF HEALTH 98 WASHINGTON STREET 3RD FLOOR PL1b.PCHPAZt1 f Prevent.Promote.Protect.ct. TEL. (978)741-1800 DOMINICK PANGALLO health@salem.com DAVID GREENBAUM,RS MAYOR HEALTH AGENT February 20, 2025 Diane, James, & Timothy Richmond 225 Jefferson Avenue Salem, MA 01970 Dear All: 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 13 Brooks Street, conducted by Jeffrey Barosy, Sanitarian of the Salem Board of Health on February 18, 2025. At that time the following items were still outstanding: Exterior - The crack in the foundation remains. 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 January 6, 2025 have been corrected. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. ?av'/d oard of Health Re ly to: reenhai,m, rev Baros Health Agent Sanitarian Cc: R-14 x I" r City of Salem Health Department Inspection Report SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation Case#: C3405 Inspection Date: 2/18/2025 Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 9:38 AM Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: BF5F0 Complaint Date: 01/02/2025 Inspection Type: Re-Inspection - Physical Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No MILComplaint Description Various issues such as mold and cracks in walls. Dwelling Information Complaint Address: 13 Brooks Street 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: � . Occupant Information Other J Diane James &Timothy Richmond Jessica Wilcox , 225 Jefferson Avenue 13 Brooks Street Salem, MA 01970 Salem, MA 01970 R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 2 Inspection Date: 2/18/2025 13 Brooks Street Inspection Time: 9:38 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: BF51F0 Basement 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 2/18/2025 Observations:In one corner of the basement there is evidence of water penetration between two walls with discoloration of the floor and sediment buildup in this corner Find the source of the water and seal it so water no longer enters the basement through these walls. 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 R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 3 Inspection Date: 2/18/2025 13 Brooks Street Inspection Time: 9:38 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: BF5F0 410.235(A)(1): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities /30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 2/18/2025 Observations:The sink in the basement leaks water from around the base of its faucet when it is turned on. Repair this sink so it no longer leaks water. 1 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: (1)Sinks R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 4 Inspection Date: 2/18/2025 13 Brooks Street Inspection Time: 9:38 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: BF5F0 Bathroom 1 410.235(A)(1): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 2/18/2025 Observations:The bathroom sink's faucet is loose and moves when touched. Repair this sink's faucet so it is properly affixed to the sink. f4p R , ?5 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: (1)Sinks R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 5 Inspection Date: 2/18/2025 13 Brooks Street Inspection Time: 9:38 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: BF5F0 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 2/18/2025 ObservationsIn the bathroom, one of the wood wall panels behind the bathtub is loose. Repair this wall panel so it is properly affixed to the wall. 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 6 Inspection Date: 2/18/2025 13 Brooks Street Inspection Time: 9:38 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: BF5F0 Bedroom 1 410.235(A)(12): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities /30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 2/18/2025 Observations:ln the bedroom farthest from the property's side entrance there is an outlet near the bedroom door with a broken plate. Repair or replace this outlet's plate. 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 R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 7 Inspection Date: 2/18/2025 13 Brooks Street Inspection Time: 9:38 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: BF5F0 Bedroom 3 410. 330(A): CDE Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 2/18/2025 Observations:ln the bedroom closest to the property's side entrance, the carbon monoxide detector on the ceiling does not work. Repair or replace this detector. The City of Salem's Fire Department will be notified. 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'/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. R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 8 Inspection Date: 2/18/2025 13 Brooks Street Inspection Time: 9:38 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: BF5F0 410.510: Occupant's Responsibility Regarding Building and Structural Elements / 30 day(s) to Responsible Party: Occupant Corrected: 2/18/2025 Observations:In the bedroom closest to the property's side entrance,there is a hole in the wall behind the bedroom door. The occupant admitted to the inspector it was made by occupants of the dwelling unit.The occupant is ordered to repair this hole. P Code Description: Every occupant of a residence shall exercise reasonable care in the use of all building and structural elements of the residence. 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: Observations:On one side of the property's exterior, there is a crack running down the foundation. Repair the foundation wall so this crack no longer exists. f 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 9 Inspection Date: 2/18/2025 13 Brooks Street Inspection Time: 9:38 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: BF5F0 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 11 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 2/18/2025 Observations:Beneath the property's front entrance, on the exterior, the white metal siding has come loose. There is also a gap in the brick work around one corner of the siding where it meets the exterior pale yellow siding. Repair the white siding and seal the gap in brick work. 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 10 Inspection Date: 2/18/2025 13 Brooks Street Inspection Time: 9:38 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: BF5F0 Kitchen 410.100(A)(1): Kitchen Facilities 130 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 2/18/2025 Observations:One of the kitchen drawers has broken into two. Repair this drawer to it is intact and works as designed. ' Code Description:A) For dwelling units and shared kitchen facilities, the owner shall provide and maintain, in compliance with the manufacturer's intended use, the following facilities suitable to store, prepare and serve foods in a sanitary manner: (1)Cabinets, pantry or shelving. No Violations Noted / day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Corrected: Observations:The occupant informed the inspector that the cupboards near the floor in the kitchen have gaps beneath them that allow access to the space under the cupboard floors.While this is not a violation,the inspector suggests closing these gaps off to prevent the passage of pests. IhI� v Code Description: No Violations Noted R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 11 Inspection Date: 2/18/2025 13 Brooks Street Inspection Time: 9:38 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: BF5F0 Living Room 410.540(A)(4): Installation of Screens /30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 2/18/2025 Observations:ln the living room,the window to the far right has a torn screen. Repair the screen so it is no longer torn. Code Description: (A)The owner shall provide and install screens for exterior openable windows so that: (4)They are tight fitting and prevent the entrance of pests. 410.550(A)(1): Elimination of Pests/ day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Occupant Corrected: 2/18/2025 Observations:Mice droppings found in one corner of the living room. Since the property is a single family home,the occupant is responsible for the extermination of mice in the property. Exterminate mice on the property. l Code Description: Owners and occupants are responsible for the control and elimination of pests as follows: (A) Residences containing one dwelling unit: (1) The occupant shall maintain the unit free from all pest infestation and shall be responsible for pest elimination. R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 12 Inspection Date: 2/18/2025 13 Brooks Street Inspection Time: 9:38 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: BF5F0 Side Area 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 1 Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 2/18/2025 Observations:The side area next to the kitchen has a portion of its wall, beneath a window,with a crack in it. Repair the wall and seal the crack. 1 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 13 Inspection Date: 2/18/2025 13 Brooks Street Inspection Time: 9:38 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: BF5F0 Signatures Inspector Other This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalty of perjury