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May 31 , 1989
Mr. Shawn Shea RE:2-4 Loring Avenue
110 Broadway 107 Linden Street
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Shea,
On May 23, 1989, Lt. Charles Latulippe, from Engine Five, while preforming an
in-service inspection called me to the above listed property because of the
major violations that exist in this dwelling. The following was noted. . . . . . . .
1- Open fire alarm panel , with instruction on the front cover telling the ten-
ants how to shut off the system and also how to restore same. . The instruc-
tions were removed by me. Only qualified people are allowed to restore any
fire alarm system. — ( i�nt)o! CCC-c,
2- Exposed electrical wiring in the basement. and 3rd floor at #2 Loring Ave.
3- Three(3) oil tanks not being used. These tanks must removed under the super-
vision of this office. Permits are required for the transportation of tanks.
4- Rubbish in the hallways , refrigerator in the 3rd floor hall at #4 Loring Ave.
5- One exit from the third floor leads into the 2nd floor apartment, the Salem
Building will be informed of this.
6- Old mattress left on the third floor.
7- Rubbish and old couch in the rear yard.
8- Emergency lights broken on the third floor- at #4 Loring Ave.
9- Emergency lights not operating on the 2nd floor at #2 Loring Ave. ®�
10= Various holes in the walls in the entire building.
11- Hand rails ripped out of the wall at various locations.
12- Unable to gain entry to the front door at #4 Loring Ave.
This property is in deplorable condition and should not occupied as a dwelling.
I am recommending the building inspector to remove the occupancy permit for this
property unless conditions improve immediately. Also, this office requires that
a "Knox Box" entry system be installed on the front of the building.
Please call to set-up appointment in order to completely inspect this building
with you.
e11Order, !l
Norman P. LaPointe
Fire Inspector
cc: Building Inspector
Lt. Latulippe
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ELLEN M.WINKLER
August 16, 1989
Mr. William Munroe
Building Inspector
One Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Munroe:
RE: 2-4 Loring Avenue/107 Linden Street, Salem, MA
Please be advised that this office represents Messrs. Shawn Shea, Wayne Hanscom
and Joseph Candelaria, Trustees of S.W.J. State Realty Trust, owners of the above
referenced property.
Said property, located in an R-2 district, consists of a three story dwelling
with five separate apartments located in the front, designated No. 4 Loring Avenue,
one apartment in the rear, designated No._2 Loring Avenue, and,,=tido-apartments in
the rear, designated No. T07 1_inden Street The structure is anon=conforming'eight
unit, multi family dwelling.
This is to confirm our understanding regarding the use of said property pursuant
to our meeting of even date, Each of the eight units shall be Occupied by no more
than three unrelated tenants.
Very truly yours,
Ellen M. Winkler
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Public Propertp Department
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(978)745-9595 (ext. 360
Leo E. Tremblay
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Building August 10, 1998
Zoning Enforcement Officer
Wayne Hanscom
c/o Carpet Gallery
60 Atlantic Avenue
Marblehead, Mass. 01945
RE: 2-4 Loring Ave./107 Linden Stree t
C-20-98
Dear Mr. Hanscom:
Due to a complaint received by the Neighborhood Improvement Task Force, I
conducted an inspection of your property and found the following violation at
the property located 2-4 Loring Avenue and 107 Linden Street.
A. 4 Loring Avenue Violations (4 Units)
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1. Front porch needs to be repaired.
2 . Front entry door shall be replaced with a new minimum 3 foot door.
3. New front door shall be self closing and locking with lever handle.
4 . Repair and replace all handrails and ballasters in front entry 3 levels.
5. Repair and replace broken steps in front hall.
6 . Install illuminated exit signage at 4 Loring Ave.
7. Install new emergency egress lighting.
8. Install covers on hallway light fixtures.
9. Install numbers of all apartment doors.
10.Remove storage in all hallways.
ll .Repair and replace exterior siding and facia boards which are missing or
broken.
12.Repair or replace rear deck and steps.
13.Repair and replace rear egress doors.
14 .Remove birds and other animals from attic.
15.Patch holes in walls.
16. Install exterior door bell buttons with tenant names.
B. 2 Loring Avenue (1 Unit- 3 Floors)
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1.Repair front door shall be self closing and locking.
2.Replace basement door with new steel door self closing and lockable.
3.Repair emergency lighting in hallways.
4 .Remove dead bolts from emergency egress doors.
S.Repair light switch 2nd floor.
6.Install missing smoke detectors.
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7.Install lighting in hallway.
8.Label exterior door and list tenants names with door bell.
9 Remove illegal bedroom in basement.
IO.Repair exterior siding and facia boards.
ll.Repair exposed wiring.
C. 107 Linden Street (3 Units)
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1.Repair front stairs and install handrail.
2.Replace front door, and install lever handle, shall be self closing and
locking.
3.Replace rear door, install lever handle.
4.Repair damaged walls.
5.Replace broken windows.
6.Improve lighting in rear hall.
7.Install numbers on apartment doors .
8.Install names of tenants with door bells on exterior of front door.
9.Third floor apartment has to many bedrooms. Skylight cannot be used for
bedroom window.
1O.Repair exposed wires in hall.
ll.Install emergency lighting and exit signage.
Please notify this department within five (5) days upon receipt of this
letter, to inform us as to what course of action you will take to rectify
these violations.
Failure to do so will result in legal action being taken against you in
Salem District Court.
Thank ,you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
1�
Kevin G. Goggin
Inspector of Buildings
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cc: Pat Carney
Health Department
Lt. LaTulippe
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CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH
Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3928
JOANNE SCOTT, MPH, RS,CHO NINE NORTH STREET
HEALTH AGENT June 29, 2000 Tel: (978) 741-1800
Fax:(978) 740-9705
Wayne Hanscom
108 Broadway
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Hanscom:
In accordance with Chapter 111, Sections 127A and 127B, of the Massachusetts General Laws,
105 CMR 400.000: State Sanitary Code, Chapter 1: General Administrative Procedures and 105
CMR 410.000: State Sanitary Code, Chapter 11: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human
Habitation, an inspection was conducted of your property at 107 Linden Street#3 conducted by
Jeffrey Vaughan, Senior Sanitarian of the Salem Board of Health, on June 26, 2000.
An inspection of the dwelling unit at the above address has revealed that it does not comply with
the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code Chapter 11: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human
Habitation.
Therefore, a Certificate of Fitness cannot be granted from the Code Enforcement Division of the
Salem Board of Health and the unit may not be rented or occupied until the noted violations have
been corrected and a reinspection has been made.
VIOLATIONS: SEE ENCLOSURE:
ONE OR MORE OF THE NOTED VIOLATIONS MAY ENDANGER OR MATERIALLY IMPAIR
THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF THE OCCUPANTS.
Please note that some of the necessary repair may require permits for the Building, Plumbing,
Electrical, Fire or other City Departments. These must be obtained before the work is
commenced.
FOR THE BOARDOFHEALTH REPLY TO
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Joanne Scott Jeffrey Vaughan
Health Agent Senior Sanitarian
Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus derechos.
Enclosure
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SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT
9 North Street
Salom, MA 01970
Slate Sanitary Code, Chapter If: 105 CMR 410.000
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Occupant: Phone:
Address: 107 LINDEN STREET Apt. 3 Floor 3
Owner. Wayne Hanscom Address: 108 Broadway
Salem, MA. 01970
Inspection Date: 6/26/00 Time, 10:00 AM
Conducted By: Jeffrey Vaughan Accompanied By: B. Dunn
Anticipated Reinspection Date: Prior to rental
Specified Reg p Violation
Time 410. . . .
Cgrtificate of Fitness Inspection was conducted. Due to the
following violations this unit did not pass and is not considered fit
or human habitation. This unit may not be rented until the violation
have been corrected and this office has issued a Cert, of Fitness.
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APPENDIX H(14)
Legal Remedies for Tenants of
Residential Housing
The following is a brief summary of some of the legal remedies tenants may use In order to gel housing code violations
corrected:
1. Rent Withholding(Massachusetts General laws,Chapter 239,section 8A): If Code Violations Are Not Being Corrected you
may be entitled to hold back your rent payments.You can do this without being evicted if:
A. You can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain code violations which are serious enough to endanger
or materially impair your health or safety and that your landlord knew about the violations before you were behind im
your rent_
B. You did not cause the violations and they can be repaired while you continue to live in the building.
C. You are prepared to pay any portion of the rent uito court if a judge orders you to pay it (For this,it is best to put the
rent money aside in a safe place.)
2. R.cn it and d Dedu (Massachusetts General laws,Chapter 111, section 1271-):The law sometimes allows you to use your rent
money to make the repairs yourself.If your local code enforcement agency certifies that there are code violations which
endanger or materially impair your health,safety,or well-being,and your landlord has received written notice of the violations;
you may be able to nese this remedy.If the owner fails to begin necessary repairs(or to enter into a written contract to have thedt,
made)within five days ahs notice or to complete . within 14 days after nonce, you can use up to four mombs'rent in.any
year to make the repairs.
3. Retaliatory Rent Increases or Evictions Prohibited(Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 186, section 18,and Chapter 239,
section 2A):The owner may not increase your rentor evict you in retaliauon for making a complaint to your local code
enforcement agency about code violations.If the owner raises your rent to tries to evict within six months after you have made
the complaint,he or she.sviB.have to show.a good reason for the increase or eviction which is unrelated to your complaint. You
may be able to sue the landlord for damages of he or she tries this.
4. Rent Receivershin(Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 11, section 127 C-1-I):The occupants and/or the Board of Health may
petition the District or Superior Court to allow rent to be paid into court rather than to the owner.The court may then appoint a
"receiver" who may spend as much of the rent money as is needed to correct the violation. The receiver is not subject to a
spending limitation of four months'rent.
S. Breach of Wanattty of Habitability: You may be entitled to sue your landlord to have all or some of your rent returned d your
dwelling unit does not meet minimum standards of habitability
6. Unfair and Decentiv .Practices(Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 93A): Renting an apartment watt code violauons is a
violation of the consumer protection act and regulations, for which you may sue an owner
The information presented above is only a summary of the law. Before you decide to withhold tour rent or take any other
legal action, it is advisable that you consult an attorney. U you cannot afford to consult an attorney% you should contact the
nearest legal services office, which is:
Neighborhood Legal Services
37 Friend SL
Lynn, MA 01902
(617) 599-7730
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Department of(Fife SreMieeS Occupancy and Fee Checked
BOARD OF FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS (Rev-1107) (leave blank)
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO PERFORM ELECTRICAL WORK
All work to be perforated in accordance with the Massachusetts Electrical Code(NEC),527 CMR 12.00
(PLEASE PRINT IN INK OR TYPE ALL INFORMATION) Date 4/30/2008
City or Town of: SALEM To the Inspector of Wires
By this application the undersigned gives notice of his or her intention to perform the electrical work described below.
Location(Street&No) 107 LINDEN STREET
Owner or Tenant: NUYEN NGUYEN Telephone
Owner's Address
Is this permit in conjunction with a building permit? Yes FXJ No ❑ (Check Appropriate Box)
Purpose of Building Utility Authorization No.
Existing Service 100 Amps 110 /__L20 Volts Overheand ❑ Undgrd ❑ No.of Meters
New Service Amps Volts overheand ❑ Undgrd ❑ No.of Meters
Number of Feeders and Ampacity
Location and Nature of Proposed Electrical Work: WIRING FOR UNIT 002,KITCHEN,BATHRROM ETC (OLD WORK)
Completion of the following table may be watered by the Inspector of Wires.
No.of Recessed Luminaries No.of Cell-Sus Paddle FNo.of iota)
p•(Paddle) Transformers KVA
No.Luminarle Outlets No.of Hot Tubs Generators KVA
No,of Luminaries Swimming Pool Above gmd In gmd ❑ No.of Emergency Lightning
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Battery Units
No.of Receptacle Outlets No.of Oil Burners FIRE ALARMS/No.of Zones
No.of Switches No.of Gas Bumers No.of Dedication and
Initiatina Devices
No.of Ranges No.of Air Cond. Total No.of Alerting Devices
Tons
No.of Waste Disposers Heat Pump No Tons KIN No.of Self-contained
Totals: — DetectionlAlertin Devices
No.of Dishwasherscipa
Space/Area Heating KW Local ❑ co Munil ❑ Other
No.of Dryers Heating Appliances _ KIN Security Systems
No.of Devices or Equivalent-
No.
uivalentNo.of Water Heaters_ KWNo.of Signs_ No.of Ballasts Data Wiring:
No.of Devices orE uivalent
No.of Hydromassage Bathtubs No.of Motors Total HP Telecommunications wring
No.of Devices or Equivalent
OTHER
Attach additional details it desired or as required by the Inspector of Wires.
Estimated Value of Electrical Work (When required bu municipal policy)
Work to Start Inspections to be required in accordance with MEC Rule 10,and upon.Completion
INSURANCE COVERAGE: Unless waived by the owner, no permit for the performance of electrical work may issue unless
the licensee provides proof of liability insurance including"completed operation"coverage or its substantial equivalent.
The undersigned certifies that such coverage is in force,and has exhibited proof of same to the permit issuing office.
CHECK ONE: INSURANCE ❑ BOND ❑ OTHER ❑ (Specify):
I cerefy,Under the pains and penalties of pedury,that the Information on this application Is true and complete.. LIC No.: A14831
FIRST NAME: DUNG N TRAN
Licensee SANE Signature .Tel No: 1-617-771-1334
NO.: 733217
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(H applicable,enter"exempt"In the license number fine.).
Address 93 WALDEMAR AVE EAST BOSTON MA 02128 AR Tel No:
Per M.G.L.c, 147,s,57-01,security work requires Department of Public Safety"S"License: Lie No:
OWNERS INSURANCE WAIVER: I am aware that the Licensee does not have the liability
Insurance coverage normally required by law.By my signature below, I hereby waive this requirement
I am the(check one)Owner Owners Agent ❑ PERMIT FEE'$ 15.00
Owners Agent Signature Tel No.
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IfDepartment of Fire Services occupancy and Fee Checked
BOARD OF FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS (Rev.1107) (leave blank)
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO PERFORM ELECTRICAL WORK
All work to be performed in accordance with the Massachusetts Electrical Code(MEC),627 CMR 12.00
(PLEASE PRINT IN INK OR TYPE ALL INFORMATION) Date 4/30/2008
City or Town of: SALEM To the Inspector of Wires
The fee for new work( new construction or repairs) shall be three dollars( $3)per one thousand dollars ( $1,000.00 )of
the valuation as shown on the building permit. Fee schedules available upon request Each permit$15.00 minimum
5-5-08 ROUGH INSPECTION,WIRI NG WAS DONE PRIOR TO INSPECTION OLD WORK.ELECTRICIAN WILL CHECK ALL
WORE DONE PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION.REQUESTED PLASTIC INSERTS ON ALL BOXES NOT FLUSH OR NOT
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 314.20.REQUESTED FOR FINAL INSPECTION TO VARIFY LEGAL OCCUPANCY WITH THE
BUILDING DEPARTMNT. (MARK)
CITY OF SALEM
. PUBLIC PROPERTY
DEPARTMENT
KIMBERL.EY DRISCO11
MAYOR
120 Wr\SH WC"I'ON$'IRE6C*$.U.ET1,MASSACHUSE7"1'S O1970
TEL:978-745-9595 ♦ Fax:978-740-9846
VIOLATION NOTICE
PROPERTY LOCATION 2 — 4 Loring Avenue & 107 Linden Street
October 23, 2006
SWJ State Realty Trust ge'""21"tShawn Shea& Wayne Hanscom, Trustees
PO Box 8586
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Shea &Mr. Hanscom;
The above listed property has been found to be in violation of the following State Codes
and/or City Ordinances:
(See attached listing of violations, too numerous to list here.)
Said violations must begin to be corrected, repaired, and/or brought into compliance
within 2 days of your receipt of this notice. Failure to do so may result in further actions
being brought against you, up to and including the filing of complaints at District Court.
If you have any questions regarding this letter,please contact the Building Inspectors
Office at(978) 745-9595, extension 386.
Sincerely,
JJoseph E. Barbeau, Jr.
Assistant Building Inspector
CC: file, Mayor's Office, Councilor Veno, Fire Prevention, Electrical Dept., Health Dept.
CITY OF SALEM
PUBLIC PROPERTY
` DEPARTMENT
KIMIIBRI..GY DRISCOLL
MAYOR
120 WAS}IING1'ON$'I'RF_EP♦ SALEM,MASSACIi USfl'i'f5 0197
TEL:978-745-9595 ♦FAx:978-740-9846
Listing of Violations at 2 -4 Loring Avenue and 107 Linden Street, by Barbeau
Exterior
1. Chimney in disrepair, falling bricks. 780 CMR, Sec. 103
2. Front porch roof leaking, many other Soffit and Roof issues throughout this
property. 780 CMR, Sec. 103
3. Right Rear 2nd floor Porch is an unsafe structure. (This area to be addressed with a
separate letter due to it's nature as a means of egress and distressed condition.) 780
CMR, Sec. 121.2
Common Areas
1. 4 Loring Ave. Tenant Separation/Fire Separation Issues holes in plaster, missing
Door Moldings, use of Hollow Core Doors. 780 CMR, Sec. 901
2. All Addresses there are missing or non working Emergency Egress Lighting and/or
Illuminated Exit signs. 780 CMR, Sec. 1001
3. 4 Loring Ave. Staircase is unsafe, Balusters need repair, framing is questionable,
current repair method is not acceptable. 780 CMR, Sec. 1001
4. 4 Loring Ave. existing rear Egress for 2"d Floor right unit traverses an unsafe
structure, and is therefore a Hazardous Means of Egress. 780 CMR, Sec. 1004.2
5. All addresses there were debris, (i.e., trash, bicycles, storage) impeding many of the
Egress Components within this structure. 780 CMR, Sec. 1005.1
6. Basements throughout building have storage of flammable paints and solvents
without the proper storage container being utilized. NFPA
Units
1. In at least two bathrooms there are openings in the Plaster that are violations of the
Fire Separation between dwelling units. 780 CMR, Sec. 713
2. 4 Loring Ave. 3`d Floor unit has bedroom whose access is either through another
bedroom or a Common Hall, this is not allowed by Code. 780 CMR, Sec. 1004.2.1
3. Blocked or constricted Egress Components are common throughout this structure.
780 CMR, Sec. 1004.2.1
CITY OF SALEM
(9 ,r1 PUBLIC PROPERTY
g . DEPARTMENT
KIMBERLY DRISCOL
MAYOR
120 WASHINGTON$'IREFI + SALFM,MASSACIi USFI'I'.S 01970
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4. 2 Loring Avenue, a.k.a. The Townhouse, is occupied by 4 unrelated individuals,
which is not allowed by Code nor by City Ordinance. 780 CMR, Sec. 310.5
5. Overall condition of these units is poor, holes in plaster, active leaks and water
damage, damaged floor boards and weak spots, failing or missing door hardware,
missing wall plates and/or exposed wiring, as such most minor violations have not
been specifically called out due to the shear volume and time required to list them;
however these same must be addressed and this office reserves the right to call them
out if not properly remedied.
6. All work to be performed by Licensed Tradesmen, such work is to be properly
permitted and inspected.
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NAME: Mr Uayne Hansr RE : 2-4 Loring Avenue
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CITY/STATE/ZIP : Salem. Macs 01970 Salem, Mass
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AS THE RESULT OF AN INSPECTION OF THE PREMESIS, STRUCTURE, OPEN LAND AREA, OR
VEHICLE OWNED, OCCUPIED, OR OTHERWISE UNDER YOUR CONTROL, THE FOLLOWING RECOM—
MENDATIONS ARE MADE AND SHALL SERVE AS A NOTICE OF VIOLATION OF THE LAWS,
ORDINANCES , OR REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE PREVENTION OF FIRE AND THE PRO—
TECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY.
1. Place circut breaker locks on smoke circuts at panel
in cellar.
2. Rear hall at 107 Linden Street exposed wires.
3. Use of extension cords must stop in Apt. 3 at 107
Linden Street.
4. Front hall 107 Linden Street exit signs must be installed
1st and 2nd floor halls.
5. Remove locks from rooms in apartments.
6. Install hard wire smokes in bedrooms throughout
building.
7. Trash 3rd floor rear hall 4 Loring Avenue must be removed.
8. Rear porches need repairs.
9. Fire alarm panel in cellar must be closed and locked.
10. All exit signs must be checked and repaired.
Per Order,
TATEM FIRE PREVENT IIVISION
Form 25A (1/24) DATE: / _Az 9Q
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Public Propertp Department
�uilbing Department
(One&alem Breen
(978) 7459595 tCxt. 380
Peter Strout
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Buildings
Zoning Enforcement Officer
November 25 , 1998
Wayne Hanscom
c/o Carpet Gallery
60 Atlantic Avenue
Marblehead, Mass . 01945
RE : 2-4 Loring Ave. /107 Linden Street
Dear Mr . Hanscom:
Following an inspection of your property located at
2-4 Loring Ave . and 107 Linden Street on November 24 ,
1998 , the following recommendations are made and shall
serve as a notice of violation of the Massachusetts State
Building Code 780 CMR .
A. ) 2 Loring Avenue
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1 . Repair main entry door .
2 . Replace exterior basement door .
3 . Remove dead bolts from exit doors .
4 . Install hard wired smoke detectors per code .
B. ) 4 Loring Avenue
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1 . Rebuild front porch 'steps with proper handrails .
2 . Install exit signs on first and second floor main
entrance hallway.
3 . Repair basement entry door, shall be self closing and
latching.
4 . Repair ceiling in rear hallway.
5 . Close up 3rd floor opening in rear hall .
6 . Repair rear deck and exterior doors .
7 . Remove hasp from third floor apartment door .
8 . Replace front exterior entry doors .
C. ) 107 Linden Street
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1 . Repair front entry stairs and install handrails .
2 . Install exterior lighting at main entry door.
3 . Repair front entry door .
4 . Install exit signage in 1st and 2nd floor hallway.
5 . Repair exposed wiring in hallway.
General :
1 . Repair exterior clapboards , and openings in building .
2 . Upgrade fire alarm system in all units per code.
3 . Under ground oil tank is scheduled to be removed by
H and S on December 14 , 1998 .
Please notify this department within ten ( 10 ) days
upon receipt of this letter to inform us as to what course
of action you will take to rectify these violations .
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation
in this matter .
Sincerely,
Kevin G. Goggin
Assistant Building Inspector
KGG: scm
cc : Health Department
Fire Prevention
Councillor Kelley