4 FIRST STREET UNIT 6006 HOUSING LETTER 6-30-2025 R-15 City of Salem
Health Department 1
ORDER TO CORRECT
Date:June 30, 2025
Case# : F8C29 Property Location: Hawthorne Commons
To: Hawthorne Commons
4 First Street
205 Highland Avenue Unit 6006
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 II), an inspection was made of your property at the above address on
06/24/2025.
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
T-Tc ilt►i Department
ORDER TO CORRECT
Date:June 30, 2025 - -
Case# : F8C29 Property Location: Hawthorne Commons
To: Hawthorne Commons 4 First Street
205 Highland Avenue Unit 6006
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,
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Jeff Barosy / �aui OC&1r � �+
Salem Health Department &ejl k A5-.t
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
R-115 City of Salem
Health Department
Inspection Report
SSC 105 CMR 410.000:
Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Case#: F8C29 Inspection Date: 6/24/2025
Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 1:43 PM
Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: D4661
Complaint Date: 06/24/2025 Inspection Type: Complaint - Physical
Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No
Complaint Description
Water leakage.
Dwelling Information
Complaint Address: Hawthorne Commons
4 First Street
Unit 6006
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
Hawthorne Commons Noah Harris & Taya Buehler
205 Highland Avenue Hawthorne Commons
Salem, MA 01970 4 First Street
Unit 6006
Salem, MA 01970
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 2
Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 6/24/2025
4 First Street
Unit 6006 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: D4661
Hallway-Common
410.560(D)(4): CDE Refuse / 1 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: In the common hallway,there are two cardboard boxes filled
rubbish and recycling on the floor. Remove the cardboard boxes and their contents
and dispose of them in a sanitary manner.
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Code Description: (D)Storage: (4)Recyclables and garbage or mixed garbage
and rubbish shall be stored in a manner that does not obstruct an egress, cause I
disease or health risk to humans or pets, or cause damage to property or the
environment and is in accordance with the municipality's requirements.
Kitchen
410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements /
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: In the kitchen,the ceiling in the corner to the right of the stove has
discoloration indicative of a water leak. Find the source of the water leak and repair
the leak. Scrape off the paint in the affected area and repaint.
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
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City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 3
Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 6/24/2025
4 First Street
Unit 6006 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: D4661
Living Room
410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s)
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: The living room ceiling has a hole caused by pipes leaking water.
Repair the pipes so they no longer leak. Repair the hole in the living room ceiling
and repaint the affected area of the living room ceiling.
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 4
Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 6/24/2025
4 First Street
Unit 6006 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: D4661
Check List
IN= In Compliance = Out of Compliance NA= Not Applicable NO= Not Observed
FlAdequate 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 -
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 OUT
18 Asbestos containing material properly maintained N/O
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City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, NIA 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 5
Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 6/24/2025
4 First Street
Unit 6006 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: D4661
Check List
IN= In Compliance OI' = 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
Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 6/24/2025
4 First Street
Unit 6006 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: D4661
In the bedroom, there is a spot on the ceiling in front of the windows that looks similar to a water spot, but there were
no signs of water damage. The inspector advises the property owner to investigate what is creating this spot.
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