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3 NORTHEND AVENUE UNIT 1 COMPLIANCE LETTER 11-12-2025 * i CITY OF SALEM MASSACHUSETTS 1P BOARD OF HEALTH 98 WASHINGTON STREET 3RD FLOOR PubhIcHadth Prevent.Promote.Protect. TEL. (978)741-1800 DOMINICK PANGALLO healtha-salem.com DAVID GREENBAUM,RS MAYOR HEALTH AGENT November 12, 2025 Attn: James Alivizos North Nominee Realty Trust 30 Park Street Unit 1 Lynn, MA 01905 Dear Sir: In accordance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, a re-inspection of your property located at 3 Northend Avenue Unit 1 was conducted by Jeffrey Barosy, Sanitarian of the Salem Board of Health on November 12, 2025. All violations noted in the inspection report of July 9, 2025 have been corrected. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. For th �ard of Health, Reply to: l� 'David Greenbaum *rearosy Health Agent Sanitarian R-14 x � City of Salem kAl Health Department Inspection Report SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation Case#: 60D87 Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: 31387 Complaint Date: 06/30/2025 Inspection Type: Re-Inspection - Physical Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No wrf Rodent infestation and water leaks. 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 R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 2 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 Basement 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:In the basement, in the section near the rear of the property,the insulation in the ceiling has come loose and is failing down. Repair the basement's ceiling so the insulation is intact and no longer hanging loosely. -mo - � 1 P 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 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 1 Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 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. r - ti� a 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. R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 4 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 Bathroom 1 410.550(B): CDE Elimination of Pests ! Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:In the bathroom, near the baseboard heater, rat droppings were 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. R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 5 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 Bedroom 1 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:ln 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. R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 6 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 Exterior 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:On the exterior of the property, on the rear porch, there is an overhang with a hole between it and the exterior wall on the side near 5 Northend Avenue. Repair the exterior wall and the overhang so this hole no longer exists and the Y overhang and the exterior wall are weather-tight. a. i 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 7 Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 3 Northend Avenue Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:On the exterior of the property, on the rear porch, there is hole on the ► =:�,,,,t'��"'� 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 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 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. � l 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 8 Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 3 Northend Avenue Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 1 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:On the exterior of the property, on the side of the property facing North er Street,there is a rat hole in the ground in the stonework and brickwork near the rear / porch's stairway. Repair the stonework and brickwork so there is no longer a hole and they are weather-tight and resistant to entry from pests. I r Y 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. 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:On the exterior of the property, on the side of the property facing 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 a is weather-tight and resistant to entry from pests. f l I 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 9 Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 3 Northend Avenue Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 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. j Repair the exterior walls so this gap no longer exists and the walls are weather-tight and resistant to the entry of pests. }� C 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 10 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 410.235(A)(12): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 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. VV 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 R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 11 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 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. } A 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. R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 12 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 Kitchen 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements I Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:ln 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. s _ z I 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 13 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:ln 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. 410.500(A)(1): CDE_Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:ln 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. in 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 14 Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 3 Northend Avenue Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 410.500(A)(1): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 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. i 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 410.235(A)(1): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 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. k. 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 R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 15 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 410.550(B): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correcl Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 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 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. 410.100(A)(1): Kitchen Facilities / 3u ciay(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:ln the kitchen, in the cupboard beneath the kitchen sink, rats have gnawed through the cupboard's interior floor, leaving it in several loose pieces. Repair this cupboard's interior floor so it is intact and free of defects. .r 1 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: (1)Cabinets, pantry or shelving. R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 16 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 410.540(A)(4): Installation of Screens / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:ln the kitchen, on the side of the kitchen facing 5 Northend Avenue, the window across from the bathroom has a torn screen. Repair this window's screen so it is intact and prevents the entry of pests. L � y 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. 410.540(A)(4): Installation of Screens 130 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:ln 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. s r' 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. R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 17 3 Northend Avenue Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:ln the kitchen, in the area to the left of the door leading to the rear Wr 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. R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 18 Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 3 Northend Avenue Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 410.235(A)(8): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:ln 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. OT 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 R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 19 Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 3 Northend Avenue Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 Living Room 410.235(B)(5): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 Observations:ln 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.) 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: (B)All owner-installed optional equipment, including, but not limited to: (5)Air conditioners R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 20 Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 3 Northend Avenue Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements 11 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Corrected: 11/12/2025 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. A 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. R-14 x INSPECTION REPORT 21 Inspection Date: 11/12/2025 3 Northend Avenue Unit 1 Inspection Time: 1:43 PM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 31387 Signatures Inspector Other This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalty of perjury