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3 NORTHEND AVENUE UNIT 1 HOUSING LETTER 7-9-2025 Mary R-15 `� City of Salem Health Department ORDER TO CORRECT Date:July 9, 2025 Case# : 60D87 Property Location: To: North Nominee Realty Trust 3 Northend Avenue 30 Park Street Unit 1 Unit 1 Salem MA 01970 Lynn, MA 01905 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 06/30/2025. 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 2 Health Department ORDER TO CORRECT Date:July 9, 2025 Case# : 60D87 Property Location: To: North Nominee Realty Trust 3 Northend Avenue 30 Park Street Unit 1 Unit 1 Salem MA 01970 Lynn, MA 01905 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 ®awi��Trl�cwrn Salem Health Department ko-4� Agent City of Salem-Board of Health - 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800 R-115 .�-y � City of Salem y' Health Department Inspection Report SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation Case #: 60D87 Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: 169C4 Complaint Date: 06/30/2025 Inspection Type: Complaint - Physical Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No Complaint Description Rodent infestation and water leaks. Dwelling Information Complaint Address: 3 Northend Avenue Unit 1 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 North Nominee Realty Trust Paul Sullivan , 30 Park Street 3 Northend Avenue Unit 1 Unit 1 Lynn, MA 01905 Salem, MA 01970 City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 2 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 169C4 Basement 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the basement, in the section near the rear of the property, the insulation in the ceiling has come loose and is falling down. Repair the basement's ceiling so the insulation is intact and no longer hanging loosely. 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 i 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 11 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the basement, in the section near the rear of the property and on the side facing North Street, there is a rat hole in the ground near the wall. Repair the ground and the wall so this hole no longer exists and the ground and wall are weather-tight and resistant to pest entry. Code Description: (A)Every owner of a residence shall maintain all buildings and 1 ' 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, creater_ an injury risk, or provide an entry or harborage for pests. . f . City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, NIA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 3 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Salem; MA 01970 Inspection ID: 169C4 Bathroom 1 410.550(B): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the bathroom, near the baseboard heater, rat droppings were - .14 found on the floor. Exterminate the rats on this property. Seal any holes and cracks in the bathroom that allow the entry of pests into the dwelling unit. Extermination will continue until rats no longer present a pubic health nuisance on this property. 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. � t ralAR c p j s • Bedroom 1 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the bedroom, the bedroom door on the side facing into the bedroom is broken in the area near the floor, leaving a jagged wooden edge exposed. Repair the bedroom door so it is intact, free of defects, and works as designed. 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 4 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 169C4 Exterior 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 ciay(s Responsible Party: Owner Observations: On the exterior of the property, on the rear porch,there is an s. ✓� _" r overhang with a hole between it and the exterior wall on the side near 5 Northend 'Moot - Avenue. Repair the exterior wall and the overhang so this hole no longer exists and J the overhang and the exterior wall are weather-tight. K 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- 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner � r,rf► '^,..,�.+� . .Y1'. Observations: On the exterior of the property, on the rear porch, there is hole on �.- . � 1 the top of the overhang next to the top of the black metal ladder. Repair the overhang so this hole no longer exists and the overhang is weather-tight. 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 City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 5 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 169C4 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: On the exterior of the property, on the rear porch, there is a hole in the bottom of the overhang in the corner near the rear porch's stairway. Repair the overhang so this hole no longer exists and the overhang is weather-tight. 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 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 1 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: On the exterior of the property, on the side of the property facing . North Street,there is a rat hole in the ground in the stonework and brickwork near r the rear porch's stairway. Repair the stonework and brickwork so there is no longer I a hole and they are weather-tight and resistant to entry from pests. 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 ' y 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 6 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 169C4 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / Responsible Party: Owner Observations: On the exterior of the property, on the side of the property facing j y North Street,there is a rat hole in the ground beneath the cement slab that is underneath the front exterior stairway. Repair the cement slab so the hole no longer exists and it is weather-tight and resistant to entry from pests. 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 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 1 Responsible Party: Owner Observations: On the exterior of the property, on the side of the house facing 5 " Northend Avenue, there is a gap between the exterior walls that make up one of - the rear corners of the property. The gap has been filled with rocks. Remove the rocks. Repair the exterior walls so this gap no longer exists and the walls are weather-tight and resistant to the entry of pests. 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 City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 7 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 169C4 410.235(A)(12): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner ?w Observations: On the exterior of the property, on the overhang above the rear porch on the side facing 5 Northend Avenue,there is an exterior light fixture with exposed wiring. Repair this light fixture so it is intact, no longer has exposed wiring, and works as designed. 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 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements/ 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: On the exterior of the property, on the rear porch, the bottom surface of the overhang has rotting wood. Repair the bottom surface of the overhang so it is intact and free of defects. 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 8 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 169C4 Kitchen 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the kitchen, in the corner to the right of the door leading to the rear porch, there is evidence of water leakage in the ceiling and walls with brown discoloration. Find the cause of the water leakage and repair it. Scrape off the paint in the affected areas and repaint them. 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 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the kitchen, in the corner to the right of the door leading to the rear porch,there are holes in the wall, next to a window,that have been patched over with cement board. Remove the cement board and repair the wall so the holes no longer exist and the wall is intact and free of defects. Repaint affected areas of 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. City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 9 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 169C4 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the kitchen, near the side of the kitchen facing 5 Northend Avenue,there is a hole in the ceiling covered with cement board. Remove the cement board and repair the kitchen ceiling so the hole no longer exists, and the ceiling is intact and free of defects. Repaint the 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: (1)Protected from wind, rain and snow, and are watertight, free from excess moisture or the appearance of mold, and pest resistant 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 11 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the kitchen, in the area of the kitchen near the kitchen sink, there is a hole in the ceiling and wall covered with cement board. Remove the cement board and repair the kitchen ceiling and wall so the hole no longer exists, and the ceiling and wall are intact and free of defects. Repaint the 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: (1) Protected from wind, rain and snow, and are watertight,free from excess moisture or the appearance of mold, and pest resistant 1 City of Salem- Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 10 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 169C4 410.235(A)(1): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the kitchen, the handheld sprayer for the kitchen sink is missing its sprayer head and its hose has been torn through with the holes covered with tape. Repair the kitchen sink's handheld sprayer so it is intact,free of defects, and works as designed. 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 410.550(B): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the kitchen, in the cupboard beneath the kitchen sink, rat droppings were found on the interior floor of the cupboard. Exterminate the rats on the property. Seal any holes and cracks in the kitchen that allow the entry of pests into the dwelling unit. Extermination will continue until rats no longer present a public health nuisance on the property. Code Description: Owners and occupants are responsible for the control and r 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 12 Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 3 Northend Avenue Unit 1 Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 169C4 410.540(A)(4): Installation of Screens / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the kitchen, on the side of the kitchen facing 5 Northend Avenue, the window across from the bathroom has a break in the window's casing in the bottom left corner where the screen's frame should fit. Repair this window's casing so its screen's frame fits into it as designed and prevents the entry of pests. 1 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. 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 1 Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the kitchen, in the area to the left of the door leading to the rear porch, there is a gap between the floor and the bottom of the cupboard next to the door to the rear porch. Repair the floor so there is no longer a gap, and the floor is intact and free of defects. 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 13 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 169C4 410.235(A)(8): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities 130 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the kitchen, the stove's burners do not light on their own when turned on, despite gas emanating from them when they are turned on. Repair the stove's burners so they light the gas when they are turned on. 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: (8) Conventional cook top and ovens, as required by 105 CMR 410.100 except and to the extent the occupant is required to provide these items under a written rental - - agreement ,_._ _ Living Room 410.235(B)(5): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities 130 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the living room,the area of the rug in front of the door leading to the front common hallway is deteriorating. Repair the rug. (The regulation sited for this violation pertains to owner installed equipment in general, but the inspection ! . software used to write this report, at the time this report was written, only allows picking specified instances of this regulation and the specified instances for rugs has not been included, yet.) CodeDescription: 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: (B)All owner-installed optional equipment, including, but not limited to: (5)Air conditioners City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 14 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 169C4 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 11 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner , Observations: In the living room, near the door to the bedroom, a closet door has been sealed off with wood boards. Remove the wood boards and repair the closet so it can be accessed by the occupant, and it is intact and free of defects. k� 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 15 Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 3 Northend Avenue Unit 1 Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 169C4 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 M 2 Sinks,showers,and bathtubs connected to hot and cold water 3 Hot water supplied in sufficient quantity and pressure 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 7 All electrical facilities for supply and illumination provided N/O 8 Toilet,sink,shower and/or bathtub provided 9 Sewage disposal system provided and maintained N/O 10 Kitchen sink sufficient in size and capacity 11 Cooktop/Oven, Refrigerator/Freezer sufficient in size and maitained - 12 Adequate means of egress provided and maintained 13 Locks provided and maintained 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 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 17 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 6/30/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 9:47 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 169C4 Notesr The occupant informed the inspector that he had to turn off the water for the kitchen sink because the sprayer has a missing handle and would continue to spray water uncontrollably. The occupant has a smoke and carbon monoxide detector present. It currently does not have a battery in it. The inspector instructed the occupant to put a new battery into the detector. The occupant informed the inspector that he hears noises in the walls in the bedroom. 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