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(978) 745-9595 Cxt. 380
Peter Strout
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Buildings
Zoning Enforcement Officer
January 8, 2001
Jean Woods
31 Dearborn Street
Salem, Ma. 01970
RE: 31 Dearborn Street
Dear Ms. Woods:
This department has received a complaint regarding a third floor apartment at your
property.
It will be necessary to arrange an inspection of your property within fifteen (15) days
upon receipt of this letter
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Thomas St. Pierre
Local Building Inspector
cc: Joe Walsh
Fire Prevention
Councillor Hayes
33 Dearborn Street
Salem, Massachusetts
January 15,2001
Peter Strout
Building Inspector, City of Salem
One Salem Green
Salem, Ma 01970
Dear Mr. Strout:
We have contacted you previously regarding the residence next door to us, 31
Dearborn Street, and the fact that the owner had tenants in a third floor apartment which
was a zoning illegality for that address. At that time the owner agreed that when the
occupants moved out, she would no longer rent that unit.
Once again, the unit has been occupied by tenants the past several weeks. Not only is
this an illegal occupancy, but a concern for all individuals occupying that residence as the
third floor has only one egress, a stairway, with no other provision for exit should a fire or
other catastrophe occur. The first floor is occupied by the owner and a friend, and the
second floor by a family of four, including a newborn child. Also, the third floor does not
have a stove in the room used as a kitchen and any cooking must be done on an electric
hot plate.
We would appreciate it if you would look into this situation and inform us as to what,
if anything, can be done about it.
Thank you.
cerely
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