12 PALMER STREET UNIT 4 HOUSING LETTER 3-31-2025 R-15 City of Salem
Health Department
ORDER TO CORRECT
Date:March 31, 2025
Case# : EAAA9 Property Location:
To: XCH Titleholder, LLC 12 Palmer Street
58 Howard Street Unit 4
Waltham MA 02451 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 II), an inspection was made of your property at the above address on
03/21/2025.
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, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800
City of Salem
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Health Department
Date:March 31, 2025 _ ORDER TO CORRECT
Case# : EAAA9 Property Location:
To: XCH Titleholder, LLC 12 Palmer Street
58 Howard Street Unit 4
Waltham MA 02451 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,
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City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
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Inspection Report
SSC 105 CMR 410.000:
Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Case#: EAAA9 Inspection Date: 3/27/2025
Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 9:46 AM
Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: 910D3
Complaint Date: 03/27/2025 Inspection Type: Complaint - Physical
Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No
Complaint Description
Bathroom window sealed off. Cockroach infestation.
Dwelling Information
Complaint Address:
12 Palmer 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
XCH Titleholder, LLC Jaylin Cabrera ,
58 Howard Street 12 Palmer Street
Waltham, MA 02451 Unit 4
Salem, MA 01970
City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 2
12 Palmer Street Inspection Date: 3/27/2025
Unit 4 Inspection Time: 9:46 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 910D3
No Violations Noted / day(s) to correct
Responsible Party:
Observations: Dead cockroach in kitchen cabinet.
Code Description: No Violations Noted
Bathroom 1
410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements /
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: Because the bathroom window is sealed shut and there is no
mechanical ventilation,there is mold growth on bathroom ceiling and walls. After
repairing the window, scrape off mold from affected areas and repaint affected
areas.
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.
City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 3
Inspection Date: 3/27/2025
Unit 4 Palmer Street Inspection Time: 9:46 AM
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410.220(A)(1): Natural and Mechanical Ventilation 130 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: Bathroom window is sealed shut. Repair this window so it can open
and close with ease and so it provides adequate ventilation of moisture for the
bathroom.
Code Description: (A)Habitable rooms, and rooms with a toilet, bathtub or -
shower shall have: (1)Windows, skylights, or doors, through the exterior walls or
roofs that can be easily opened with a combined opening of at least 4%of the floor
area of that habitable room or room containing a toilet, bathtub or shower I
410.550(13): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: Dead cockroaches observed on the bathroom floor, in the
bathroom cupboard beneath the sink, and in kitchen cabinets. Exterminate
cockroaches. Extermination is to continue until cockroaches are no longer a public
health nuisance in this dwelling unit.
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. '
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 4
12 Palmer Street Inspection Date: 3/27/2025
Unit 4 Inspection Time: 9:46 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 910D3
Kitchen
410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements/
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: The kitchen closet door is missing a door knob. Repair this door so
it has a properly functioning door knob.
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 'f'
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.
410. 330(A): CDE Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms 11 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: The smoke alarm in kitchen is malfunctioning and needs to be
replaced. Provide a functioning smoke alarm for the kitchen ceiling and have it
properly installed. The City'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.
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 5
Inspection Date: 3/27/2025
12 Palmer Street Unit 4 Inspection Time: 9:46 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 910D3
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 N/O
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
:18: Asbestos containing material properly maintained N/O
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 6
Inspection Date: 3/27/2025
12 Palmer Street Unit 4 Inspection Time: 9:46 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 910D3
Check List
IN= In Compliance OUT=Out of Compliance NA= Not Applicable NO= Not Observed
19 Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide alarms properly installed and maintained -
20 Handrails and guard systems properly installed and maintained N/O
21 Residence free from pests w I
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Inspection Date: 3/27/2025
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At the time of inspection, the occupant informed the inspector the property owner began extermination of
cockroaches a few months ago through a licensed exterminator. However, according to the occupant, the licensed
exterminator has not visited the dwelling unit in a couple months.
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