292 Essex Street - C of A - Roof replacement per CPA requirements
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
Construction Moving
✓ Reconstruction Alteration
Demolition Painting
Signage Other work
as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements
set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: N/A
Address of Property: 292 Essex Street
Name of Record Owner: Salem Housing Authority
Description of Approval of Work:
• Replace flat roof per plans by Andrew M. Brockway & Associates with the following conditions:
o Historic wood cornice to be preserved intact;
o Increase 2” setback (see attached drawing) above historic cornice if possible;
o Submit final detail drawings to Commission.
Dated: July 9, 2025 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
By:
The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it relates to resolving an outstanding
violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise
indicated.
THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. All applicable building permits to be obtained prior to work
commencing.
Existing cornice details