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4 FIRST STREET UNIT 9101 HOUSING LETTER 12-9-2025 R-15 City of Salem Health Department ORDER TO CORRECT Date:December 9, 2025 Case# : 67601 Property Location: Hawthorne Commons To: Hawthorne Commons 4 First Steet9101 205 Highland Avenue Salem MA 01970 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 12/08/2025. 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 Health Department 2 Date:December 9, 2025 ORDER TO CORRECT Case# : 67601 Property Location: Hawthorne Commons To: Hawthorne Commons 4 First Steet 205 Highland Avenue 9101 Salem MA 01970 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 Barosyvic �'�et� � Salem Health Department City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800 R-115 .�'OPT'40City of Salem J Health Department Inspection Report SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation Case#: 67601 Inspection Date: 12/8/2025 Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 10:54 AM Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: C8252 Complaint Date: 12/05/2025 Inspection Type: Complaint - Physical Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No ComplaintDescription No heat and no hot water. Dwelling Information Complaint Address: Hawthorne Commons 4 First Steet 9101 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 Hawthorne Commons Chad Corliss &Vicki MacLean , 205 Highland Avenue Hawthorne Commons Salem, MA 01970 4 First Steet 9101 Salem, MA 01970 City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 2 Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 12/8/2025 4 First Steet Inspection Time: 10:54 AM 9101 Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: C8252 Dwelling Unit 410.180(A)(1): CDE Temperature Requirements / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The temperatures in the dwelling unit's rooms at the time of inspection are as follows: - Living Room: 60.5*F - Kitchen: 62.5*F - Bedroom 1 (adjacent to Kitchen): 63.1*F - Bathroom (attached to Bedroom 1): 64.4*F - Bedroom 2 (next to front entrance): 63.7*F - Bathroom (attached to Bedroom 2): 63.7*F All temperatures were measured between 10:30am and 11:00am at the time of inspection. At the time of inspection,the inspector observed the thermostat was turned to 70.0*F, but read 61.0*F. Repair the heating system so during the Heating Season it can provide heat at a temperature between 68.0*17 and 78.0*F between the times of 7:00am and 11:00pm, and 64.0*F and 78.0*F between the times of 11:01 pm and 6:59am. Code Description: (A)The owner shall provide heat in every habitable room and every room containing a toilet, shower, or bathtub from September 15th through May 31 st inclusive so that it shall be: (1)At least 68°F (20°C)between 7:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M 410.150(B): CDE Hot Water/ i day(s) to Cori VLA Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The temperature of the hot water at the kitchen sink and both bathroom sinks are as follows: - Kitchen: 61.3*F - Bathroom 1: 61.5*F - Bathroom 2: 61.4*F Repair the hot water so it provides hot water a the sinks at a temperature between 110.0*F and 130.0*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 Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 12/8/2025 4 First Steet Inspection Time: 10:54 AM 9101 Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: C8252 410. 330(A): CDE Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In both bedrooms,the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors need new batteries. Provide new batteries for these two smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Code Description: (A)The owner shall provide, install, and maintain in operable condition smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in every residence that is required to be equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in accordance with M.G.L. c. 148, §§26 C-F'/z and 780 CMR: Massachusetts State Building Code, 527 CMR 1.00: Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, and 248 CMR 10.00: Uniform State Plumbing Code and in compliance with accepted standards as defined by 105 CMR 410.010. Exterior 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: The main entryway door for Building 9, where the dwelling unit is located, has cracks in its doorframe near the top door hinge. This damage prevents the door from closing. Repair the door frame so it is intact and free of defects, and allows the door to open and close with ease. 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. Hallway 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements / 1 day(s) Responsible Party: Owner Observations: There is a gap between the bottom corner of the opening side of the dwelling unit's entry door and the door frame large enough to allow the entry of pests.Adjust this door so this gap is less than 1/4 of an inch in size. 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. City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, N4A 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 4 Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 12/8/2025 4 First Steet 9101 Inspection Time: 10:54 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: C8252 Check List IN= In Compliance =Out of Compliance NA= Not Applicable NO= Not Observed 1 Adequate and safe supply of potable water sufficient in quantity and pressure 2 Sinks,showers,and bathtubs connected to hot and cold water 3 Hot water supplied in sufficient quantity and pressure 4 Prohibited space heaters in use 5 SDace heaters and water heaters properly vented 6 Electricity,gas, plumbing, heating systems properly installed and maintained 7 All electrical facilities for supply and illumination provided 8 Toilet,sink,shower and/or bathtub provided 9 Sewage disposal system provided and maintained 10 Kitchen sink sufficient in size and capacity 11 Cooktop/Oven, Refrigerator/Freezer sufficient in size and maitained 12 Adequate means of egress provided and maintained 13 Locks provided and maintained 14 Refuse stored and disposed properly 15 Land and residence maintained in a safe and sanitary manner 16 Lead-based paint present 17 Building and Structural components maintained in a safe condition 18 Asbestos containing material properly maintained City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 5 Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 12/8/2025 4 First Steet Inspection Time: 10:54 AM 9101 Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: C8252 Check List IN= In Compliance DUT=Out of Compliance NA= Not Applicable NO= Not Observed 19 Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide alarms properly installed and maintained 20 Handrails and guard systems properly installed and maintained 21 Residence free from pests City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 6 Hawthorne Commons Inspection Date: 12/8/2025 4 First Steet Inspection Time: 10:54 AM 9101 Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: C8252 This inspection took place on December 5, 2025. 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