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RE: 84A Wharf Street
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Dear Mr. Coane:
Based upon a report from your condo association and the Salem Police Department of unsanitary
conditions in your house, I responded to your home on Friday, August 25, 2023. With your permission
entered your unit and you showed me through.
The following conditions were noted at the time of the inspection:
• The bathroom appears to have feces on the tub and the tub is backed up/unusable.
• There are tiles missing on the bathroom floor with subfloor visible, raising concerns of integrity of the
floor.
• There is a large amount of mouse droppings all over the carpet on the upper floor landing.
• There is an abundance of garbage and debris littering the upper floor of the unit, particularly in the
bedroom to the left of the bathroom; bedroom is barely accessible.
• The kitchen sink is full and appears clogged/backed up.
• The stove is covered with items and unusable.
• There is a large amount of cardboard boxes, other clutter and debris throughout the first floor of the
unit.
• It was not assessed whether the unit had working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Based upon my observations the Salem Board of Health deems this dwelling unsafe and unfit for
human habitation. Based upon these findings and in accordance with 105 CMR 410.831, the Board
of Health determines that the danger to the life or health of the occupants is so immediate,
condemnation is ordered immediately and the hearing requirements of 105CMR 410.831 B and C are
waived. All occupants of the residence are ordered to vacate the unit immediately. If any person
refuses to leave the dwelling they may be forcibly removed by the Board of Health or by local
police authorities on the request of the Board of Health.
If after one year from the issuance of an order to secure, compliance with the minimum standards set forth
in 105 CMR410.000 has not been effected, then the Board of Health may cause the dwelling to be
demolished. Any costs borne by the Board of Health are a debt to the City and shall be recoverable from
the owner in an action of contract.
No dwelling or portion thereof, which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation,
shall again be used for human habitation until written approval is secured from, and the Board of Health
removes such placard. No person shall deface or remove the placard, except the Board of Health shall
remove it whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action was based
have been eliminated.
Should you be aggrieved by this Order, you have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health.
A request for such a hearing must be received in writing in this office of the Board of Health within seven
(7) days of receipt of this Order. At said hearing, you will be given the 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 or 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.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Gagakis
Senior Sanitarian
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BOARD OF HEALTH
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TEL. (978) 741-1800
DOMINICK PANGALLO health@salem:com DAVID GREENBAUM,RS,CHO
MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
July 1, 2024
Kevin Coan
84A Wharf Street
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Sir/Madam:
In accordance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000, Minimum Standards of Fitness for
Human Habitation, a recent re-inspection was conducted of your property located at 84A Wharf St, conducted by
Elizabeth Gagakis, Senior Sanitarian of the Salem Board of Health on May 31, 2024.
Based upon several visits since during the winter and spring of 2023-2024, it has been noted that the conditions
listed in the condemnation order of August 25, 2023 have been corrected.
Critical violations that could endanger or impair the health or safety of the occupants have been corrected. The unit
has been deemed safe and sanitary at this time by the Board of Health, and lifting the condemnation will enable
renovation to proceed in the unit. Therefore, the order of condemnation issued by the Board of Health is hereby
lifted.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter
For.the 0jq'rd of Health Reply to:
Clavid Greenbaum Elizabeth Gagakis
Health Agent Senior Sanitarian