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174 FEDERAL STREET - BUILDING INSPECTION r�y��r�� 1 r rSa'lem Youth Oportunity Cftp of bale t, Aa5!6ar ufsett!6 Vub[fr Prupertp Department )Buf Bing Mepartment One%alem Breen (978) 745-9595 (Ext. 380 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer February 4 , 1998 Donald Wallace 28 Hale Street Beverly, Mass . 01915 RE : 174 Federal Street Dear Mr . Wallace : During our re-inspection of your property located at 174 Federal Street, I found that most of the windows were able to open with minimal effort but that they would not remain in an open position. Therefore , we have agreed that you will replace one window unit in each room with a new replacement window unit . These new windows shall comply with all Massachusetts State Building Codes 780 CMR and all of the Salem Historical Commission orders dated December 24 , 1997 . Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter . Sincerely, vin G. Goggin Assistant Building Inspector KGG: scm cc : Health Department Councillor Flynn, Ward 2 F-I-ric. 0. COPY U(1tt1 15� �ot3R BOND T� CITY OF SALEM CERTIF OT9 OF OCCUPANCY Issued. SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 Ci 01 aiem Building Dent A�/MME tl� DATE MAY QI5 19 39 PERMIT NO. 6/4--1939 APPLICANT DONALD WA...L..AL:E ADDRESS 1.74 FE�:DEI"2A1.._ STREET HOE (NO.) (STREET) (CONT R'S LICENSE) CITY SALEM STATE MA ZIPCODE 01.970 TEL.NO. 97FS-`)21-1T. 00 AL_TE.Rf iT I ON NUMBER OF PERMIT TO O STORY ONE: FAMILY DWELLING UNITS 1. (TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT) NO. (PROPOSED USE) ZONING AT(LOCATION) 017Li FEDERAL STREE.7 DISTRICT R2 INC.) (STREET) BETWEEN AND (CROSS STREET) (CROSS STREET) LOT SUBDIVISION MAL-' 2'5 LOT O I .'„ BLOCK SIZE OL7105600 SQ FT BUILDING IS TO BE FT.WIDE BV FT.LONG BV FT.IN HEIGHT AND SHALL CONFORM IN CONSTRUCTION ' TO TYPE USE GROUP BASEMENT WALLS OR FOUNDATION (TYPE) REMARKS: AL_T'ERATIONG PER DRAWING SUBMITTED. HISTORIC COMMISSION( APPROVAL. K. G. AREA OR PERMIT VOLUME ESTIMATED COST$ E . 5101P FEE $ 4Z4. 00 (CUBICISOUARE FEET) OWNER WAI LACE DONAI D FT GL-1 BUILDING DEPT. ADDRESS 26 HALE S"f RF_T.EI BY K. f;. G THIS PERMIT CONVEYS NO RIGHT TO OCCUPY ANY STREET,ALLEY OR SIDEWALK OR ANY PART THEREOF,EITHER TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY.ENCROACHMENTS ► ON PUBLIC PROPERTY,NOT SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED UNDER THE BUILDING CODE,MUST BE APPROVED BY THE JURISDICTION.STREET OR ALLEY GRADES AS WELL AS DEPTH AND LOCATION OF PUBLIC SEWERS MAYBE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.THE ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT DOES NOT RELEASE THE APPLICANT FROM THE CONDITIONS OF ANY APPLICABLE SUBDIVISION RESTRICTIONS. i I , ?S i �.9 Cyr if FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION Fce Paid 29 Fort Avenue Salcm,Massachusetts 01970-5232 (978)745-7777 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ate) In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 148,G.L.as provided in Section 26E and/or 26F smoke detectors have been approved within residential occupancies as applicable Owner- Ysl aeu nerve dne.eon.a.m ar smp�pend Pe+nuo Smoke detectors have been installed and are approved for type and location as per current codes as of this date- SMOKE ateSMOKE DETECTORS RMU—M ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ❑One Family Dwelling rf Type of Occupancy: Family Dwelling � N tit 'um Unit/ at G '--�— (Give 1--Cm by e4eet n®6Q or dunbc in ac6 a msvm.m m 9 Nvride odeauete.dmtirretivn cr brtion) , NOTICE: Certificate is NOT VALID, for sale or transfer of real estate, 60 days after date of issue sten, r, . n9✓ � -..J� . , _ -4-'-.: ,i3 ra» five g " �"> �f 'x'� .-iCr,>fyb� '4 5�;:'x+�,*s� h,4�h"�- x '' 4it, 'y K a.. ;. Form#Rlii(Rei.6/99)' .x.. r J',./`?+ -ri.' s.,- Titu of "i3ttirm, massar4usrtts Vublic Prnpertg Department Nuilding Bettartment (One $elem (6reen 508-745-9595 Ext. 380 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer August 26, 1997 Donald Wallace 174 Federal Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 174 Federal Street Dear Mr. Wallace: Due to a complaint received by the Salem Historic Commission, I conducted an inspection and found the following violations: Article 1 . 113. 1 Property is being reconstructed, altered, repaired and demolished with no permit. Article 1 . 104 Building is not being maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. a) storage of flammable materials in basement. b) expose and friable asbestos pipe insulation throughout basement. c) means of egress blocked, not lighted and in need of repair. Article 2300 Existing roof and flashing needs repairs. Article 2700 Electrical wiring and equipment for light, heat and power experiencing overloads and exposed wiring in some areas. (NO PERMIT FOR WORK) Article 2800 Plumbing and gas piping in need of repair. Heating and water piping disconnected. Article 3200.4 Hazardous exitways a) Less than two acceptable exitways serving each story. Article 3401. 10 Handrails missing and need repair. Article 3401 . 12 Gutters and downspouts missing and need repair. Article 3401.13 Wall and ceiling finishes missing allowing for flame spread hazard through interior walls and ceiling. Article 3401.14 Fire protection smoke detectors missing and not operating. Article 3401 . 16 Fire separation walls of 1 hour fire resistance removed. Article 3408.2.2 Chimneys are not structurally sound. Masonry is loose or missing are in danger of falling. Article 3408.3 Chimney lining is decayed and leaking fumes into apartment. Please notify this department within fifteen (15) days upon receipt of this letter, to inform us as to what course of action you will take to rectify ]these violation. Failure to do so will result in legal action being taken against you. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation regarding this matter. Sincerely, Kevin Coggin Assistant Building Inspector KG: scm cc: Jane Guy Councillor Flynn, Ward 2 Date: August 22,1997 Time: 10:00 AM Location: #174 Federal Street , Salem, MA Owner: Donald Wallace By: Kevin Goggin Report: On Friday , August 22, 1997 1 went to 174 Federal street to contact the owner and notify them of safety problem of the third floor windows being removed which was allowing rain and animals into the home. I rang the front door bell to see if anyone was home and a woman living on the first floor opened the door. At which time I identified myself as the Assistant Building Inspector and handed her a business card. The woman introduced herself as Elizabeth Mix , the tenant in apartment # 1. 1 asked if the owner lived there and she stated no. I then ask if she knew were I could get in touch with him. Ms. Mix then stated she was glad to see someone from the inspectors office because of a number of hazards that existed in the home and was not sure of who she should have contacted. Ms. Mix then invited me in to show me the hazards that she was talking about. At this time I enter the home and found the following violations. Violations: Article 1. 113.1 Property is being reconstructed, altered , repaired and demolished with no permit. Article 1.104 Building is not tieing maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. a) storage of flammable materials in basement. b) expose and friable asbestos pipe insulation throughout basement. c) means of egress blocked , not lighted and in need of repair. Article 2300 Existing roof and flashing needs repairs Article 2700 Electrical wiring and equipment for light, heat and power experiencing overloads and exposed wiring in some areas. ( NO PERMIT FOR WORK) Article 2800: Plumbing and Gas piping in need of repair. Heating and water piping disconnected. Article 3200.4 Hazardous exitways a) Less then two acceptable exitways serving each story. Article 3401.10 Handrails missing at egresses Article 3401.10.3 Emergency egress windows from sleeping rooms are not openable from inside. Article 3401.12 Gutters and Downspouts missing and need repair. Article 3401 .13 Wall and ceiling finishes missing allowing for flame spread hazard through interior walls and ceiling . Article 3401.14 Fire protection smoke detectors missing and not operating. Article 3401.16 Fire separation walls of 1 hour fire resistance removed. Article 3408.2.2 Chimneys are not structurally sound. Masonry is loose or missing, chimneys are in danger of falling. Article 3408.3 Chimney lining is decayed and leaking fumes into apartments. Follow - up action: Ms. Mix has ask if something could be done to correct some of the problems. She is pregnant and has a six year old son living with her. I explained to her that I would review the problems with other city inspection agencies on Monday and contact her later on Monday. �n •T 1� l5rftu6R, nued FI OF OCCUPANCY Issued. Permit w 5 City of Salem Buildin De CERTIFI E OF OCCUPANCY. Issued. Permit M: 2G4-4 91 Cir of Salem Building Dept. r _ ¢sem L_UA I- Tito of #n1an, Massar4usttts Public Propertq 19epartment Nuilbing Ilepartment (Ont !mean Green 508-745-9595 Ext. 380 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer August 26, 1997 Donald Wallace I WALL174 RETURN TOO 07 OA/29/97 SENDER I 174 Federal Street UNABLE TO FORWARD Salem, Mass. 01970 RETURN TO SENDER l RE: 174 Federal Street 11L, all III d„1nIlia lilt lilt„lilt]I IIII lilt IMiIII,ILrI Dear Mr. Wallace: Due to a complaint received by the Salem Historic Commission, I conducted an inspection and found the following violations: Article 1. 113. 1 Property is being reconstructed, altered, repaired and demolished with no permit. Article 1.104 Building is not being maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. a) storage of flammable materials in basement. b) expose and friable asbestos pipe insulation throughout basement. c) means of egress blocked, not lighted and in need of repair. Article 2300 Existing roof and flashing needs repairs. Article 2700 Electrical wiring and equipment for light, heat and power experiencing overloads and exposed wiring in some areas. (NO PERMIT FOR WORK) Article 2800 Plumbing and gas piping in need of repair. Heating and water piping disconnected. Article 3200.4 Hazardous exitways a) Less than two acceptable exitways serving each story. Article 3401.10 Handrails missing and need repair. Article 3401 .12 Gutters and downspouts missing and need repair. Article 3401.13 Wall and ceiling finishes missing allowing for flame spread hazard through interior walls and ceiling. Article 3401.14 Fire protection smoke detectors missing and not operating. , Article 3401. 16 Fire separation walls of 1 hour fire resistance removed. Article 3408.2.2 Chimneys are not structurally sound. Masonry is loose or missing are in danger of falling. Article 3408.3 Chimney lining is decayed and leaking fumes into apartment. Please notify this department within fifteen (15) days upon receipt of this letter, to inform us as to what course of action you will take to rectify ]these violation. Failure to do so will result in legal action being taken against you. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation regarding this matter. Sin erely-�� Kevin Goggin Assistant Building Inspector r KG: scm I cc: Jane Guy Councillor Flynn, Ward 2 I I I I KEVIN D. COOPER �lfogm�i�.aG vL'aio . 60 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (508)741-4124 KEVIN D.COOPER D.DOUGLAS MOORE OF COUNSEL November 17, 1989 Mr . James D. Santo Assistant Building Inspector City of Salem Building Department One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 re;,-174 -Federal—Street, ..Sallem-Z7 - ` 'Douglas MacDonald-Building Contractor m Co Don Wallace-Owner 1,1 < 3 ^ m n �= cn R=-i Dear Mr. Santo; "' C= I have been contacted by Mr . Douglas MacDonald who requested that I respond to your letter dated October 24, 1989, advising' him of a Stop Work order posted at the above address. The reason for your Stop work Order appears to be extensive work performed beyond the scope of a permit that your office had issued to Mr. MacDonald. Mr . MacDonald does not dispute that, but has asked me to explain that he has not performed any of the additional work. Mr. MacDonald explained to me that he had contracted with Mr . Wallace to perform certain renovation work at 174 Federal Street. According to Mr. MacDonald this was limited to the removal of some portion of the roof and the installation of a, dormer . Apparently with his contract in mind Mr . MacDonald went to your office and received a building permit which encompassed this scope of work. After obtaining the permit, Mr . MacDonald proceeded to remove and replace the portion of the roof, frame' ) and sheath the dormer, but then stopped working on the project) because the owner was unable to provide the siding that was required for the next step. A considerable time later the owner, obtained the siding, but Mr . MacDonald had entered into other' obligations and could not return to the job quickly enough to. satisfy the owner. The result was that Mr . MacDonald has not been on the job since the above-described work was completed. In fact he has not completed the scope of work allowed in the. original permit for reasons which were out of Mr . MacDonalds' control . As a consequence of being removed from the job, Mr . MacDonald has requested that I assure you that he is not now, and did not, exceed the scope of the permit he obtained. He will of course observe your Stop Work Order, but would have done so in any case because the owner had removed him from the job substantially before your order was issued. If there are any questions regarding any of the above, or if we may provide any additional information that will be of assistance to your office please contact the undersigned. Very truly yours, Kevin D. Cooper cc: Douglas MacDonald Citp of harem, Alaggacbm ettg Public Propertp 3Department Jguilbing department Ont hatem Oreen 745-9595 ext. 380 William H. Munroe Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings Zoning Enforcement Officer October 24, 1989 Mr. Don Wallace / Mr. Douglas MacDonald 174 Federal Street / P.O. Box 771 Salem, MA. 01970 / Beverly, MA. 01915 RE: 174 Federal-Street, Salem,MA: Dear Sirs: This office is posting a Stop Work order on the above referenced property because of complaints received on the nature of the work being done. A permit was issued, however, extensive work beyond what the permit allows is being done. i You are in violation of the Massachusetts State Building Code, Section 113 (Application for Permit) . This subjects you to fines, imprisonment, or both. Mr. MacDonald, as licensed contractor on the job, you are responsible to see that the code is complied with. Failing to do so puts your state license in jeopardy of being revoked. In order to correct these violations, please contact this office to upgrade the permit or file with the Board of Appeals (whichever applies) . Sincerely, lG�I'IZ P.✓� .�.e1d s:.'LO ,James D. Santo Assistant Building Inspector I JDS/jmh c.c. Electrical Dept. Fire Prevention City Clerk City Solicitor 172 Federal St. Salem , MA 01970 October 19 , 1989 William H. Munroe Inspector of Buildings One Salem Green Salem , MA 01970 Dear Mr . Munroe, This letter is an inquiry to your office about work being done on the premises of 174 Federal Street owned by Don Wallace. A second electric meter has been installed to the outside of the house. We have received no notification that this single family dwelling was being converted into a two family dwelling. We have heard an extensive amount of work being done on the inside of the house seemingly beyond what his permit states. As you may recall he had no permit for that work to be done until your office was notified. Having a two family dwelling will probably be much more preferable than the numbers of tennants he ' s had residing there over the years. But I ascertain that a necessary proceddre needs to be followed in order to make such a transition. We request that your office be in touch with our neighbor Don Wallace( no relation) and that he adhere to the proper pro- cedures. We are also currently in communication with the Historic District Commission regarding work that he has done on his house,again without proper permit, under the commission ' s juris- diction. Enclosed is a copy of the letter being sent to them as the follow up to a phone call. We would prefer that our neighbor follow the guidelines for home ownership in Salem and that we not have to be placed in the position of watch guard to protect our property' s value. The number of tennants has decreased and we appreciate your looking into this matter . We did evidence some hostility towards us by some of his tennants but it was not continued so we did not notify you , the mayor 's office or the police. Your attention to this matter is appreciated. ' Sincerely, (Mr . and Mrs. Kenneth Wallace Jr. ) lY�c�oSG�Grs: Co(a'�a� `e-F{�-P �f fd S'a�eh� �i3{ari�'6� loin (`°P issued +o t,, rc5ctrd;hg ea,/iel �Y�elh.S October 19 ,1989 Salem Historical Commission One Salem Green Salem , MA 01970 To Whom It May Concern: We are writing in regard to work being done at 174 Federal Street without notification to neighbors and without permits issued by your board. Since this is not the first time work has been done without permit we are especially concerned that this practice will continue and the purpose of home ownership in an historic district is being nullified. Skylights were put in the roof a few weeks ago and we made inquiry with the commission as we never received notice of a hearing. We would find one skylight acceptable within commission appropriateness but find the amount presently installed unacceptable. We especially are displeased that we had no knowledge of this work to be done until hearing the actual installation by the workmen. Don Wallace received a certificate of hardship in Sept. 1986 for a window installed under similar circumstances. He went before the board about staining his house but he also used another color not mentioned. We have no problem with the added color as such but do have a problem with not abiding by the' terms of the certificate. Enclosed are copies of letters regarding said certificate. Also enclosed is a letter from the office of the building inspector regarding concerns that neighbors had about the number of people at such residence. Mention is also made of a deck. A deck was being built without permission and with disregard to, zoning requirements that it be a certain distance from abutter ' s property line.The building inspectors had the work cease but the deck was never dismantled until we recontacted the inspector 's office after two or three years of waiting. We are presently in touch with the building inspector ' s office because a second electic meter has been installed and we have not received notification of this single family house becoming a two family dwelling. We had expected that Don Wallace,owning a painting company, would be aware of the need for permits since he employs workers to do construction work also. We are extremely frustrated with his disregard for the guidelines of home ownership within this historic district and with the fact that we are thus appearing to be the bad guys with our justified concerns. He seemingly does what he can get away with and does nothing until we complain( in the past we 've communicated our concerns to him first to allow rectification of the problem without having to notify anyone else but that approach proved unsuccessful) . Your asssistance in this matter is appreciated. We deliberately chose to move into this neighborhood to be among other home owners concerned with the integrity of their homes and the district. yours truly, ) el 6 City of lbarem, Aaggacbugettg Public rupertp department ��9BC/M�Ng,y jguilbing Mepartment One balem Orten 745-9595 Cxt. 380 William H. Munroe Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings Zoning Enforcement Officer January 17, 1989 Mr. Donald Wallace 174 Federal Street Salem, MA. 01970 RE: Zoning Violations Dear Mr. Wallace This office has received a written complaint alledging the running of a boarding or lodging house at the above referenced property. This would be in violation of the City of Salem Zoning ordinance. Please contact this office within seven days of receiving this letter, so we may attempt to resolve this matter. In addition, please remove the materials that are left from the re- moval of the deck. Sincerely, Maurice M. Martineau Assistant Building Inspector MMM/eaf C.C. City Solicitor Ward Councillor eft p of 6atem, Bam9acbUattO j3ubtic i9ropertp Mepartment �9Bf✓ry1Ng°'. juilbing Mepartment One 6atem Orem 745-9595 (Ext. 380 William H. Munroe Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings Zoning Enforcement Officer January 17, 1989 Mr. Donald Wallace 174 Federal Street Salem, MA. 01970 RE: Zoning Violations Dear Mr. Wallace This office has received a written complaint alledging the running of a boarding or lodging house at the above referenced property. This would be in violation of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance. Please contact this office within seven days of receiving this letter, so we may attempt to resolve this matter. _ In addition, please remove the materials that are left from the re- moval of the deck. Sincerely, t. Mauriceo . Martineau Assistant Building Inspector MPM/eaf C.C. City Solicitor Ward Councillor Citp of balem, Aamgacb gettg Public Propertp )Department 36ui[bing )Department (One *stem green 745-9595 Cxt. 380 William H. Munroe Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings Zoning Enforcement Officer January 17, 1989 Mr. Donald Wallace s I.74`Federal-Sireet Salem, MA. 01970 RE: Zoning Violations Dear Mr. Wallace This office has received a written complaint alledging the running of a boarding or lodging house at the above referenced property. This - would be in violation of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance. Please contact this office within seven days of receiving this letter, -� so we may attempt to resolve this matter. t y In addition, please remove the materials that are left from the re- moval of the deck. Sincerely, A.4oe�, fit . Maurice M. Martineau Assistant Building Inspector MMM/eaf c.c. City Solicitor Ward Councillor 172 Fedetat St JA4 IS 5 04 MA '89 Satem, MA 01970 RECEIVED Jan . 9 , .2989 Sa.tem Buy tdtng InapeetoA CITY OF SALEM,MASS. 7y'y"87^5-telepkoOe- City Hatt Satem, MA 01970 Deat Sit , Thea tetteA iz in Aegatda to a deck bung buitt at the ptoperty oA Dona.td Wattace at 174 Fedetat Street. A petmit waa neveA nought on gtanted AoA such conattuct.con . You ,topped the conattuction but the AAamewotk has been tett ah when you saw it. Damage has been done to the Bence aepatating out ptopettiea due to the eonattuction that was begun . We ate aaking that the Atame-work be taken down ao that a deck can be buitt in aeeotdance with the exizting bu. tdt,ng codec bot Sa.tem. We atao wiAh to onquiAe about the numbeA oA petaona tiving at such 4e.6 dence . Out <nAotmatdon ia that two people may be boaAdeta in a neighborhood zoned Aezidentiat ah outs . We do not know how many people ate -tiving at 174 Fedetat Street at pteaent but it ia seems to be a "zooming house" with mote than the attotted two toometa . We pteaume that you can give ua the neceaaaty tnAotmatt.on on who handtea aueh matteta or make aueh inapect.tona . What ate the guidetinea bot having a buaineaa to a home? Out neighbot tuna hia painting buaineaa Atom hit houhe and we neven teeeived notification about a gtanting oA a vattanee . We de.tibetatety moved into an hiatotie diatAict to pAevent these types oA pAobtema and we have expAeaaed out concetna to out nedghbot in the hopes that he would tecttAy such diactepanciea . We have waited months to heat Atom him but to no avast . We wou.td have much pteAetted to dcat pAivatety with him than to make a Aotma.t comptaint. Aa membeta oA Htatotde Saten we ate very concerned about maintaining the tnteg4ity oA the neigh- bothood and the pAeaervation oA out otdeA homes . YouAa ttu.ty,