14 MESSERVY STREET UNIT 3 COMPLIANCE LETTER 2-14-2025 �4
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DAVID GREENBAUM,RS
MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
February 14, 2025
Edward Palmeira
1 Greenway Road
Middleton, MA 01949
Dear Sir:
In accordance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000, Minimum
Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, a re-inspection of your property located at
14 Messervy Street Unit 3 was conducted by Jeffrey Barosy, Sanitarian of the Salem
Board of Health on February 13, 2025.
All violations noted in the inspection report of January 22, 2025 have been
corrected.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter
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R-14 x City of Salem
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Inspection Report
SSC 105 CM 410.000:
Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Case#: C79BF Inspection Date: 2/13/2025
Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 11:06 AM
Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: OFCC7
Complaint Date: 01/14/2025 Inspection Type: Re-Inspection - Physical
Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No
Complaint Description
Heat
Dwelling Information
Complaint Address:
14 Messervy Street
Unit 3
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
Edward J. Palmiera Daniel Moya ,
1 Greenway Road 14 Messervy Street
Middleton, MA 01949 Unit 3
Salem, MA 01970
R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 2
14 Messervy Street Inspection Date: 2/13/2025
Unit 3 Inspection Time: 11:06 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: OFCC7
Bathroom 1
410.235(A)(3): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 2/13/2025
Observations:The toilet is loose and not properly affixed to the floor. Repair toilet so
it is properly affixed to the floor and has minimal movement when sat on.
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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: (3)
Toilets
410.110(C): Bathroom Facilities: Sinks, Toilets, Tubs, and Showers / 30 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 2/13/2025
Observations:The bathroom floor around the toilet has cracks in its surface. Repair the bathroom floor so it is intact,free
of cracks, and has smooth easily cleanable surfaces.
Code Description: (C) Facilities required by 105 CMR 410.110 shall have smooth and impervious surfaces and be free
from defects which make them difficult to keep clean or create a risk of injury.
R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 3
Inspection Date: 2/13/2025
14 Messervy Street
Unit 3 Inspection Time: 11:06 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: OFCC7
Bedroom 2
No Violations Noted / day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Corrected:
Observations:The occupant informed the inspector the radiator in the bedroom with
the large window overlooking the ocean turns on slower than the other radiators in the
dwelling unit and requires the thermostat to be turned up to a temperature higher than
what is desired for this radiator to reach the desired temperature. The inspector
consulted with the Regional Housing Trainer, Stephen Casey, Jr., who consulted
Department of Public Health (DPH)staff. The DPH staff informed him that this is an
issue with efficiency, not about whether the heating system works, because the
radiators are capable of getting the dwelling unit up to proper temperature despite it
not working as quickly in one room compared to another. The inspector advises the
property owner to have the heating system serviced so it works more efficiently.
Code Description: No Violations Noted
Kitchen
410.550(13): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 2/13/2025
Observations:A dead cockroach was found in the dishwashing machine and a live
cockroach was observed in the space between the dishwashing machine and the
kitchen counter. Exterminate the cockroaches. Extermination will continue until
cockroaches 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: (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 4
Inspection Date: 2/13/2025
14 Messervy Street
Unit 3 Inspection Time: 11:06 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: OFCC7
410.100(D): Kitchen Facilities / 30 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 2/13/2025
Observations:The floor tiles in the kitchen in front of the refrigerator are cracking. /
Repair these tiles so they are intact,free of cracks, and have smooth and easily
cleanable surfaces.
Code Description: (D)The floor surfaces of every kitchen and pantry shall be
smooth, noncorrosive, and nonabsorbent.Wood flooring is allowed provided the
flooring has a water-resistant finish and is maintained so as to prevent the
accumulation of dirt and food or the harborage of pests.
R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 5
Inspection Date: 2/13/2025
14 Messervy Street
Inspection Time: 11:06 AM
Unit 3
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: OFCC7
Notes
During the re-inspection new violations unrelated to the dwelling unit were discovered in the rear common stairway.A new report
and order letter will be issued to the property owner
Signatures
Inspector Other
This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalty of perjury