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29 PERKINS STREET HOUSING LETTER 6-11-2025 R-15 City of Salem v Health Department ORDER TO CORRECT Date:June 11, 2025 Case# : 451327 Property Location: To: Ruben Baez 29 Perkins Street 29 Perkins Street Salem MA 01970 Unit 1 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 06/09/2025. 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:June 11, 2025 - -- Case# : 451327 Property Location: 29 Perkins Street To: Ruben Baez Salem MA 01970 29 Perkins Street Unit 1 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 QQ,Y re-eilhal VM Salem Health Department H t j u,4 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#: 451327 Inspection Date: 6/9/2025 Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 10:25 AM Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: E7D04 Complaint Date: 06/09/2025 Inspection Type: Complaint - Physical Complainant: Other Comprehensive Insp?: No Complaint Description The Board of Health joined the City of Salem's Building and Fire Departments on a required inspection for an illegal apartment. Dwelling Information Complaint Address: 29 Perkins Street 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 Ruben Baez , 29 Perkins Street Unit 1 Salem, MA 01970 City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 2 Inspection Date: 6/9/2025 29 Perkins Street Inspection Time: 10:25 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: E7D04 Front Basement 410.220(A)(1): Natural and Mechanical Ventilation 130 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The front basement used as a dwelling unit has a bathroom adjacent to the living room that lacks a vent and has a window that does not open. Either install a vent that vents to the outdoors or make the window openable. 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 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The front basement used as a dwelling unit has a bathroom adjacent to the living room that is missing part of its wall across from the toilet. The heating systems for the property along with the basement's stone walls are exposed. Repair this wall so it is intact, covers the heating systems and stone walls, and has a smooth easily cleanable surface. 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. 410.150(B): CDE Hot Water/ 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The front basement used as a dwelling unit has hot water in its sinks with temperatures that peak at 148.E*F. Reduce the temperature of the hot water at the sinks so it is between 110*F and 130*F. Code Description: The owner shall provide and maintain in good operating condition facilities capable of heating and delivering hot water: (B) In a temperature range of not less than 110°F (43' C)and not greater than 130°F (54'C)for fixtures other than a bathtub or shower City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 3 Inspection Date: 6/9/2025 29 Perkins Street Inspection Time: 10:25 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: E7D04 410.100(A)(4): Kitchen Facilities /30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The front basement used as a dwelling unit lacks kitchen facilities, specifically a stove, an oven, and a space for a refrigerator. Provide a stove and oven, and a space for a refrigerator. Code Description: A) For dwelling units and shared kitchen facilities, the owner shall provide and maintain, in compliance with the manufacturer's intended use,the following facilities suitable to store, prepare and serve foods in a sanitary manner: (4)The space and proper facilities for the installation of a refrigerator, cooktop and oven. 410.220(A)(2): Natural and Mechanical Ventilation / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The front basement used as a dwelling unit has a bedroom with its own bathroom next to the stairway that leads down to the front basement from the first floor. This bathroom lacks a window and lacks ventilation. Install ventilation that vents to the outdoors inside this bathroom. Code Description: (A) Habitable rooms, and rooms with a toilet, bathtub or shower shall have: (2)Mechanical ventilation capable of exhausting air to the outdoors Rear Basment 410.520(A)(1): CDE Protective Railings and Walls / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The stairway leading into the rear basement lacks handrails. Provide handrails for this set of stairs. Code Description: (A) Every owner of a residence shall provide: (1)A safe handrail on at least one side of a stairway as required by 780 CMR: Massachusetts State Building Code. City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 4 Inspection Date: 6/9/2025 29 Perkins Street Inspection Time: 10:25 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: E7D04 Stairway-Common 410.260(D)(1): CDE Means of Egress / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In both the front and rear common stairways around the rear second floor unit, there are pieces of household items, boxes,foldable tables, and suitcases obstructing access to the stairs from this unit. Remove these items from the common stairways and store them in a manner that does not obstruct access to hallways, stairways, and egresses. Code Description: (D) In a multi-unit residence: (1)The owner shall maintain free from obstruction every means of egress in common areas used or intended for use by occupants of more than one dwelling unit, except as provided for in 105 CMR 410.570(C)(2) Unit 1 Front 410.260(B): CDE Means of Egress / Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the front first floor unit, there is a door between the living room and the kitchen with a lock on it. The living room has an egress door. Remove the lock from the door between the living room and the kitchen to prevent the possibility of the door being locked and access to the egress being blocked. Code Description: (B) No person shall cause obstruction of any means of egress or passageway 410.260(B): CDE Means of Egress / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the front first floor unit, there is a door between the bedroom in the corner of the dwelling unit and the kitchen with a lock on it. This bedroom has an egress door. Remove the lock from the door between the bedroom and the kitchen to prevent the possibility of the door being locked and access to the egress being blocked. Code Description: (B) No person shall cause obstruction of any means of egress or passageway City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 5 Inspection Date: 6/9/2025 29 Perkins Street Inspection Time: 10:25 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: E7D04 Unit 2 Rear 410.270(A)(6): CDE Locks / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the rear second floor unit,the bathroom window lacks a lock. Provide a lock for the bathroom's window. Code Description: (A)The owner shall provide, install and maintain locks in the following manner and shall comply with the requirements of 780 CMR: Massachusetts State Building Code and 521 CMR:Architectural Access Board Regulations, and M.G.L. c. 143 §3R so that: (6) Every openable exterior window shall be capable of being secured. 410.150(B): CDE Hot Water/ 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the rear second floor unit,the bathroom sink has hot water with a temperature of 150.8*F. Reduce the temperature of the hot water so it is between 110*F and 130*F. Code Description: The owner shall provide and maintain in good operating condition facilities capable of heating and delivering hot water: (B) In a temperature range of not less than 110°F (43° C)and not greater than 130°F (54'C)for fixtures other than a bathtub or shower City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 6 Inspection Date: 6/9/2025 29 Perkins Street Inspection Time: 10:25 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: E7D04 Check List IN= In Compliance OUT= 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 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 12 Adequate means of egress provided and maintained 'U 13 Locks provided and maintained <'u T 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 i 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 7 Inspection Date: 6/9/2025 29 Perkins Street Inspection Time: 10:25 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: E7D04 Check List IN= In Compliance Out of Compliance NA= Not Applicable NO= Not Observed F 19 Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide alarms properly installed and maintained N/O 20 Handrails and guard systems properly installed and maintained - 21 Residence free from pests N/O la- - City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 8 Inspection Date: 6/9/2025 29 Perkins Street Inspection Time: 10:25 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: E7D04 The inspection of this property was conducted along with the City of Salem's Building and Fire departments. 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