117 CONGRESS STREET UNIT 4 HOUSING LETTER 3-10-2025 R-15 City of Salem
N, Health Department 1
ORDER TO CORRECT
Date:March 10, 2025
Case# : 206C5 Property Location:
To: Salem Housing Authority
117 Congress Street
27 Charter Street Unit 4
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 ll), an inspection was made of your property at the above address on
03/06/2025.
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, N A 01970- (978) 741-1800
City of Salem
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Health Department
ORDER TO CORRECT
Date:March 10, 2025 — — -
Case# : 206C5 Property Location:
To: Salem Housing Authority 117 Congress Street
27 Charter Street Unit 4
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 978-741-1800.
Sincerely,
Jeff Barosy
Salem Health Department LA A3,,�
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
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Health Department
Inspection Report
SSC 105 CMR 410.000:
Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Case#: 206C5 Inspection Date: 3/6/2025
Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 5:51 PM
Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: 5EEB5
Complaint Date: 03/06/2025 Inspection Type: Complaint - Physical
Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No
Complaint Descriptionn
Mold growth.
Dwelling Information
Complaint Address:
117 Congress Street
Unit 4
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 Housing Authority Vanessa Tasca ,
27 Charter Street 117 Congress Street
Salem, MA 01970 Unit 4
Salem, MA 01970
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 2
Inspection Date: 3/6/2025
117 Congress Street
Unit 4 Inspection Time: 5:51 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 5EE135
Bedroom 1
410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 1
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: In the bedroom that overlooks a parking lot, there is a corner of the
bedroom across from door that has cracks in two of the walls. Repair the walls so X41411
they no longer have cracks.
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.
Kitchen
410.235(A)(1): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct
.Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: The kitchen sink's faucet base is loose. Repair this faucet so its
base is properly affixed to the sink.
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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: (1)Sinks
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 3
Inspection Date: 3/6/2025
117 Congress Street Unit 4 Inspection Time: 5:51 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 5EEB5
Property
No Violations Noted / day(s) to correct
Responsible Party:
Observations: The occupant informed the inspector that she was having issues with cigarette smoke from other dwelling
units on the property infiltrating her dwelling unit. The inspector informed her the Salem Board of Health has no authority to
stop people from smoking in their homes and that she will need to request the owners of the property to enforce the
property's no smoking policy. The inspector also informed the occupant she has the legal right to seek a resolution to this
matter in either housing or district court.
Code Description: No Violations Noted
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 4
Inspection Date: 3/6/2025
117 Congress Street
Unit 4 Inspection Time: 5:51 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 5EEB5
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 N/O
5 Space heaters and water heaters properly vented N/O
6 Electricity,gas, plumbing, heating systems properly installed and maintained OUT
7 All electrical facilities for supply and illumination provided N/O
8 Toilet,sink,shower and/or bathtub provided N/O
9 Sewage disposal system provided and maintained N/O
10 Kitchen sink sufficient in size and capacity N/O
11 Cooktop/Oven, Refrigerator/Freezer sufficient in size and maitained N/O
12 Adequate means of egress provided and maintained N/O
13 Locks provided and maintained N/O
14 Refuse stored and disposed properly N/O
15 Land and residence maintained in a safe and sanitary manner N/O
16 Lead-based paint present N/O
17 Building and Structural components maintained in a safe condition �U
18 Asbestos containing material properly maintained N/O
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, NIA 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 5
Inspection Date: 3/6/2025
117 Congress Street
Unit 4 Inspection Time: 5:51 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 5EE135
Check List
IN= In Compliance r)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 N/O
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 6
Inspection Date: 3/6/2025
117 Congress Street
Inspection Time: 5:51 PM
Unit 4
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 5EE135
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, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800