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DAVID GREENBAUM,RS
MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
October 7, 2025
Lafayette Rooms, LLC
381 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
Dear Sir/Madam:
In accordance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000, Minimum
Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, a recent re-inspection was conducted of your
property located at 116 Lafayette Street Unit 202, conducted by Jeffrey Barosy, Sanitarian of
the Salem Board of Health on October 6, 2025. At that time the following items were still
outstanding:
Bedroom 1:
- The bathroom sink in room 202 still has low hot water pressure.
Common Bathroom
- The third-floor bathroom across from room 309 still has a part of its floor at the base
of the tub that sinks in when stepped on.
Hallway-Common
- The ceiling tiles above the hallway stairs that lead to the property's front door are still
damaged and have brown discoloration from prior water leakage.
Remaining violations are ordered to be corrected within fourteen (14) days of receipt of
this report. Failure to bring the remaining violations into compliance within this time will
result in the inspector filing a complaint against the property manager in housing court.
Please correct the outstanding violations and contact this office to schedule a final re-inspection
of this apartment.
All other violations noted in the inspection report of March 10, 2025, have been
corrected.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
For the Bard of Health R ply to:
David Greenbaimi, r y Baros
Health Agent Sanitarian
Cc: Occupant
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Inspection Report
SSC 105 CMR 410.000:
Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Case#: 8D6E3 Inspection Date: 10/6/2025
Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 1:45 PM
Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: 39034
Complaint Date: 03/03/2025 Inspection Type: Re-Inspection - Physical
Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No
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Water leakage from ceilings and other issues.
Dwelling Information
Complaint Address:
116 Lafayette Street
Unit 202
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
Lafayette Rooms, LLC Autumn Cole
381 Haverhill Street 116 Lafayette Street
Lawrence, MA 01840 Unit 202
Salem, MA 01970
R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 2
Inspection Date: 10/6/2025
116 Lafayette Street
Unit 202 Inspection Time: 1:45 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 39034
Bedroom 1
410.150(A): CDE Hot Water/ 1 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected:
Observations:The bathroom in room 202 has a sink with low hot water pressure. Repair this sink so its hot water has
sufficient pressure when turned on.
Code Description: The owner shall provide and maintain in good operating condition facilities capable of heating and
delivering hot water: (A) In a quantity and pressure sufficient to satisfy the ordinary use of all plumbing fixtures which
normally need hot water for their proper use and function.
Common Bathroom
410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s)
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected:
Observations:The third floor bathroom across from room 309 has an area of the floor at the base of the tub that sinks in
when stepped on. Repair the floor so it is intact and does not sink in when stepped on.
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
410.110(C): Bathroom Facilities: Sinks, Toilets, Tubs, and Showers / 30 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 10/6/2025
Observations:The bathroom on the second floor across from room 209 has a bathtub with peeling and deteriorating
paint on its interior surface. Resurface this bathtub so it has a smooth,easily cleanable surface.
Code Description: (C ) Facilities required by 105 CMR 410.110 shall have smooth and impervious surfaces and be free
from defects which make them difficult to keep clean or create a risk of injury.
Hallway-Common
410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s)
Responsible Party: Owner Corrected:
Observations:Above the hallway stairs leading from the front door to the first level, there are ceiling tiles that show
evidence of water leakage with brown discoloration. Find the cause of the water leakage and repair it. Replace affected
ceiling tiles with new tiles.
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-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 3
116 Lafayette Street Inspection Date: 10/6/2025
Unit 202 Inspection Time: 1:45 PM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 39034
Signatures
Inspector Other
This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalty of perjury