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19 LEAVITT STREET HOUSING LETTER 5-14-2026 R-15 �'Tt`` City of Salem gz 1 Health Department ORDER TO CORRECT Date:May 14, 2026 Case# : C8804 Property Location: To: James Desrocher 19 Leavitt Street 15 Liberty Street Salem MA 01970 Middleton MA 01949 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 04/2212026. 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 Y � a '- 2 Health Department ORDER TO CORRECT Date: May 14, 2026 Case# : C8804 Property Location: 19 Leavitt Street To: James Desrocher Salem MA 01970 15 Liberty Street Middleton MA 01949 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, L iJ Jeff B rosy �o viv� �7v Salem Health Department City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 R-115 ,� City of Salem Health Department Inspection Report SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation Case#: C8804 Inspection Date: 4/22/2026 Case Status: OPEN Inspection Time: 9:23 AM Inspected by: Jeff Barosy Inspection ID: A10135 Complaint Date: 04/02/2026 Inspection Type: Complaint - Physical Complainant: Occupant Comprehensive Insp?: No Complaint Description Heating system making noise. Complaint Address: 19 Leavitt Street 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 James Desrocher Philip Kahan , 15 Liberty Street 19 Leavitt Street Middleton, MA 01949 Salem, MA 01970 City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street,Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 2 Inspection Date: 4/22/2026 19 Leavitt Street Inspection Time: 9:23 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: A10135 Basement 410.550(B): CDE Elimination of Pests / 1 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the stairway leading to the basement, mice droppings were found on the cement walls on the sides of the stairs. Exterminate the mice on the property. Extermination will continue until mice are no longer 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. 330(A): CDE Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms / . day(s) to corm.... Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the basement, the combination smoke-carbon monoxide detector is missing. Provide a smoke-carbon monoxide detector for the basement.The City of Salem Fire Department will be notified. 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'/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. 410.235(B)(2): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the basement.the clothes washier and clothes dryer do not work. Repair the washer and dryer. 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: (2)Clothes washing machines and dryers City of Salem-Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 3 Inspection Date: 4/22/2026 19 Leavitt Street Inspection Time: 9:23 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: A10135 r�Or�r 410.500(A)(2): CDE Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements/ Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the bathroom, the bathroom vanity cabinet's kickboard is loose and falling away from the cabinet. Repair the bathroom vanity cabinet's kickboard so it is intact and properly affixed to the cabinet. 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. Kitchen 410.235(A)(12): Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities / 30 day(s) to correct Responsible Party: Owner Observations: In the kitchen pantry, the set of wall-mounted outlets across from the sink loses power when two appliances plugged into the outlets are turned on at the same time. Repair this set of outlets so it does not lose power when appliances are used. 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 City of Salem- Board of Health- 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 4 Inspection Date: 4/22/2026 19 Leavitt Street Inspection Time: 9:23 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: A10135 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 City of Salem-Board of Health-98 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970- (978) 741-1800 INSPECTION REPORT 5 Inspection Date: 4/22/2026 19 Leavitt Street Inspection Time: 9:23 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: A10135 Check List IN= In Compliance ""'T=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 Inspection Date: 4/22/2026 19 Leavitt Street Inspection Time: 9:23 AM Salem, MA 01970 Inspection ID: A10135 This inspection was conducted on April 2, 2026. 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