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ROBERT MCCARTHY health,<; salem.c_om DAVID GREENBAum,RS,CHO
ACTING MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
February 10, 2022
Ocelot Operations
PO Box 55071, ECM 41505
Boston, MA 02205
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Dear Sir/Madam:
In accordance with Chapter III, Sections 127A and 127B of the Massachusetts General Laws, 105 CMR 400.00; State Sanitary
Code, Chapter 1: General Administrative Procedures and 105 CMR 410.00: State Sanitary Code, Chapter 11: Minimum
Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, an inspection was conducted of the property 2-4 Howard Street conducted by
Elizabeth Gagakis, Senior Sanitarian on January 19, 2023 at 9:30am.
Notice: if this rental unit is occupied by a child or children under the age of 6 years, it is the property owner's responsibility to
notify tenants of lead related reports and tests, and to ensure that this unit complies fully with 105 CMR 460:000: Regulations for
Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control. For further information or to request an inspection, contact the Salem Board of Health
at 978-741-1800.
You are hereby ORDERED-to make a good-faith effort to correct the violations listed on the enclosed inspection report and to
take all positive action to prevent these violations from occurring again in the future.
Failure on your part to comply within the time specified on the enclosed inspection report will result in a complaint being sought
against you in Trial Court. Time for compliance begins with receipt of this Order.
Should you be aggrieved by this Order, you have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. A request for said
hearing must be received in writing in the office of the Board of Health within 7 days of receipt of this Order. At said hearing, you
will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present witness and documentary evidence as to why this Order should be
modified or withdrawn. You may be represented by an attorney. Please also be informed that you have the right to inspect and
obtain copies of all relevant inspection in investigation reports, orders and other documentary information in the possession of
this Board, and that any adverse party has the right to be present at the hearing.
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State Sanitary Code, Chapter II: 105 CMR. 410.000
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Occupant: Owner: Ocelot Operations
Phone number: Address: PO Box 55071, ECM 41505
Address: 2-4 Howard Street Boston, MA 02205
Salem, MA 01970
Inspection Date: January 19, 2023 Time: 9:30am
Conducted by: Elizabeth Gagakis Accompanied By: Occupant
Specified Time a Req. #410. Violations
Based upon a request by management, a joint inspection was conducted with the Building
and Fire departments in accordance with Article II of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR
410.000. Upon inspection, the following were noted:
14 days .500 1. Unit 2-E: Bathroom ceiling in this unit is open and unfinished at the shower.
Bathroom ceiling and wall must be finished and closed up properly, with building
permits if necessary—surfaces must be made smooth and easily cleanable. Owner
to correct this violation within 14 days.
14 days .500 2. Common bathroom adjacent to unit 2-E has a broken window. Repair or replace
window so it is entirely intact and in good working condition. Owner to correct this
violation within 14 days.
14 days .351 3. Same bathroom as above: toilet is running. Repair so toilet does not run and is in
working order. Owner to correct this violation within 14 days.
14 days .500 4. Same bathroom as above: a ceiling tile is missing. Provide tile so ceiling is intact
and in good condition. Owner to correct this violation within 14 days.
14 days .501(B) 5. Unit 4-2: back exterior door has gaps around the bottom and sides and is not
weathertight. Provide caulking or weather stripping to ensure door is weathertight
and excludes air and pests. Owner to correct this violation within 14 days.
City of Salem 6. Unit 2-2 was being rented through AirBNB at the time of inspection.The
Code of building is not owner occupied and therefore is not eligible to permit short
Ordinances, term rentals. Owner must cease renting units in this building on AirBNB or
chapter 15 similar platforms as short term rentals. For more information, please refer to
hftp:ilwww.salem.com/STR.
City of Salem 7 Based on the inspection and the nature of the units in the building, this building will
Code of not be treated as a rooming house and each unit must have Certificate of Fitness
Ordinances, inspections in accordance with Chapter 11,Article XIII of the City of Salem Code
chapter 11 of Ordinances,Section 2-334,titled "Certificate of Fitness". Please contact us
as required to apply for and schedule certificate of fitness inspections for
units as they become vacant or every 3 years,whichever comes first.
One or more of the above violations may endanger or materially impair the health, safety and well-being of the occupant(s)
Code Enforcement Inspector
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