70 Palmer st #1 complaint 11-17-25 CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF HEALTH
98 WASHINGTON STREET,3'D FLOOR PubHcHealth
Prevent.Promote.Protect.
SALEM,MA 01970
TEL. (978) 741-1800
DOMINICK PANGALLO healthL salem.com DAviD GREENBAUM,RS,CHO
MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
November 21, 2025
Boutwell Real Estate Group
Dennis Lee 8t Emmanuel Doe
25 Edge Hill Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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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 70 Palmer Street#1, by Elizabeth
Gagakis, Senior Sanitarian on November 17, 2025 at 12:00pm.
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, please contact the Salem Board of
Health at(978)741-1800.
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S BOARD OF HEALTH
98 WASHINGTON STREET,3'D FLOOR PubUcHeafth
Prevent.Promote.Protect.
SALEM,MA 01970
TEL. (978) 741-1800
DOMINICK PANGALLO health e,salem.com DAVID GREENBAUM,RS,CHO
MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
State Sanitary Code, Chapter II: 105 CMR 410.000
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Occupant: Erin Cady Owner: Dennis Lee 8t Emmanuel Doe/Boutwell Real Estate Group
Phone number: 857 230-3298 Address:25 Edge Hill Rd
Address: 70 Palmer St#1 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Salem, MA 01970
Inspection Date: November 17, 2025 Time: 12:00pm
Conducted by: Elizabeth Gagakis Accompanied By: Occupant
Specified Time Reg.#410. Violation(s)
Based upon a tenant complaint,an inspection was conducted in accordance with Article II of the
State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410,000. Upon inspection,the following were noted:
24-48 hours .570(C) 1. At the time of inspection, there was trash and debris scattered on the floor of the
interior back hallway under the stairwell. Owner is responsible for maintaining all
common areas free from trash and debris. Owner to correct this violation within 24-
48 hours.
7 days .400(D3) 2. Upon entering into the back hallway, there is no light directly at the door and the
hallway is dark. Owner must provide light fixtures in good working order that are
motion-sensor operated, on timers or always on to ensure for the safe and
reasonable use of every hallway. Owner to correct this violation within 7 days.
24-48 hours .206(D)(2-3) 3. There are items blocking the hallway to the front exit of this unit. Occupant must
remove all items and keep this hallway to keep egress free from obstruction.
Occupant to correct this violation within 24-48 hours.
7 days .235 4. Cover of the baseboard heating unit next to the fridge is coming off on the far end.
Repair the cover so it is securely installed. Owner to correct this violation within 7
days.
7 days .500 5. There are stains on some of the ceiling tiles in the bathroom. Investigate for any
source of leaking and repair so leaks are eliminated; replace all affected ceiling
tiles so ceiling is intact and in good condition. Owner to correct this violation within
7 days.
�0 days 500 6. There is a large opening in the bathroom wall covered by plastic; occupant states
this is from work conducted several months ago.Any work being done behind the
wall must be completed and the wall must be repaired and made intact. Owner to
correct this violation within 30 days.
24-48 hours .330 7. Smoke detector outside children's bedroom off the kitchen is missing from the
ceiling. Occupant and owner to ensure this smoke detector is replaced, has
batteries and is in proper working condition. Owner and occupant to correct this
violation within 24-48 hours.
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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