5 BURNSIDE STREET UNIT 2 HOUSING LETTER 5-6-2026 R-15 City of Salem
%;ZW Health Department 1
Date:May 6, 2026 ORDER TO CORRECT
Case# : Al C48 Property Location:
5 Burnside Street
To: Rose Martins Unit 2
26 Proctor Street
Peabody MA 01960 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
05/01/2026.
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
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ORDER TO CORRECT
Date: May 6, 2026
Case# : Al C48 Property Location:
5 Burnside Street
To: Rose Martins Unit 2
26 Proctor Street Salem MA 01970
Peabody MA 01960
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,
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Salem Health Department fee-A Aj,-,4
City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 7414800
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Inspection Report
SSC 105 CMR 410.000:
Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Case#: AlC48 Inspection Date: 5/1/2026
Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 9:29 AM
Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: 8FD70
Complaint Date: 04/30/2026 Inspection Type: Complaint - Physical
Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No
Complaint Description
Odor, poor ventilation in bathroom, and high water temperature.
Dwelling Information
Complaint Address:
5 Burnside Street
Unit 2
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
Rose Martins Michael Sosnowski Ed Martins
26 Proctor Street 5 Burnside Street 26 Proctor Street
Peabody, MA 01960 Unit 2 Peabody, MA 01960
Salem, 01970
City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 2
5 Burnside Street Inspection Date: 5/1/2026
Unit 2 Inspection Time: 9:29 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 8FD70
Bathroom 1
410.220(A)(2): Natural and Mechanical Ventilation / 30 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: The bathroom's ceiling-mounted vent does not pull enough air to properly remove excess moisture,failing
to keep a piece of tissue paper attached to its vent cover. Repair the vent so it can adequately remove excess moisture.
Code Description: (A) Habitable rooms, and rooms with a toilet, bathtub or shower shall have: (2)Mechanical ventilation
capable of exhausting air to the outdoors
410.260(B): CDE Means of Egress / 1 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: The dwelling unit's rear egress is located in the bathroom.The bathroom door has a lock on its doorknob,
making it possible to lock away access to the rear egress. Remove the bathroom door's doorknob and replace it with a
doorknob without a lock.
Code Description: (B) No person shall cause obstruction of any means of egress or passageway
Kitchen
410.150(B): CDE Hot Water/ 1 day(s) to correct
Responsible Party: Owner
Observations: The kitchen sink's hot water has a temperature of 148.0*F.Adjust the hot water so it has 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 130OF (540 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
5 Burnside Street Inspection Date: 5/1/2026
Unit 2 Inspection Time: 9:29 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 8FD70
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 Space 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
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City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970 - (978) 741-1800
INSPECTION REPORT 4
5 Burnside Street Inspection Date: 5/1/2026
Unit 2 Inspection Time: 9:29 AM
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 8FD70
Check List
IN= In Compliance 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 5
Inspection Date: 5/1/2026
5 Burnside Street
Inspection Time: 9:29 AM
Unit 2
Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: 8FD70
Notes
Signatures
Inspector Other
This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalty of perjury
City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800
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