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10 SYMONDS STREET - BUILDING INSPECTION 10 Symonds ST. 1 - JI l aCITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 EXT. 380 MAYOR FAX: 978-740-9846 STOP WORK ORDER PROPERT-Y-LOCATION 10 SYMONDS STREET arch 7, 2006! Christos and Vasiliki Kalaras otiK (J�v 10 Symonds Street / Salem, MA 01970 A Dear Mr. Kalaras; The above listed property has been posted with a Stop Work Order due to being in violation of the following State Codes and/or City Ordinances. 780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code, Section 118.1, regarding violations of the construction code, states that it is unlawful to add, alter, or construct any structure without the proper permit to do so. No further work may be done until such time as the order is lifted. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the building or structure after having been served with a Stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not more than $1000, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both for each violation; with each day constituting a separate violation. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact the Building Inspectors Office at (978) 745-9595 ext. 386. Sincerely, oseph E. Barbeau, r. Assistant Building Inspector CC: file, Fire Prevention, Police Dept., Mayor's Office I CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 6 PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT a Sa yeC/fig 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 EXT. 380 MAYOR FAX: 978-740-9846 STOP WORK ORDER PROPERTY LOCATION 10 SYMONDS STREET March 7, 2006 Christos and Vasiliki Kalaras 10 Symonds Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Kalaras; The above listed property has been posted with a Stop Work Order due to being in violation of the following State Codes and/or City Ordinances. 780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code, Section 118.1, regarding violations of the construction code, states that it is unlawful to add, alter, or construct any structure without the proper permit to do so. No further work may be done until such time as the order is lifted. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the building or structure after having been served with a Stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not more than $1000, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both for each violation; with each day constituting a separate violation. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact the Building Inspectors Office at (978) 745-9595 ext. 386. Sincerely, oseph E. Barbeau, r. Assistant Building Inspector CC: file, Fire Prevention, Police Dept., Mayor's Office DTitu of flem. fttssttr4uutto 1Ju61ic Propertg Department +Nuilbing Department (One tzstem (5reen 50B-7.15-9595 Ext. 380 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer April 23 , 1996 Helen Wood 103 Vermont Street Holyoke, Mass . 01040 RE : 10 Symonds Street Dear Miss Wood: Thank you very much for your response to the letter dated on April 8 , 1996 regarding the above mentioned property. An inspection was conducted and found all violations corrected. This office will notify all the appropriate departments and the Ward Councillor that this situation has been brought to a satisfactory conclusion . Sincerely, -_mac C Leo E . Tremblay Inspector of Building LET: scm cc: David Shea Tom Keough Councillor Hayes , Ward 6 3�� �p Chit of 3ttlem, massar4usetts t1uhlic Propertp i9epurtment +Nudbing *:department (9ne t3nlrm (5rcrn 598.745-9595 Ext. 399 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer April 8 , 1996 Helen Wood 103 Vermont Street Holyoke, Mass . 01040 RE: 10 Symonds Street Dear Miss Wood: This office has received a complaint concerning the above mentioned property. It appears a new roof was installed on the shed in the rear yard of the property and the debris from installing the roof was left on the abutting properties . I am notifying you that the abutting properties with debris must be cleaned up within five ( 5 ) days upon receipt of this letter or legal action will be taken against you. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter . Sincerely, i� Leo E . Trembaly Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc : Councillor Hayes , Ward 6 Certified Mail # P 921 991 896 C i / I • ARTICLE • P 921 991 896 UNE I- Helen Wood NUMBER • 103 Vermont Street Holyoke, Mass. 01040 � 11J Y I I FOLD AT PERFORATION t E. WALZ A r INSERT IN STANDARD#10 WINDOW ENVELOPE. � / CERTIFIED ! 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Consult postmaster for fee. 3.Article Addressed to: 4a.Article Number P 921 991 896 4b.Service Type it � sf• .] ...$ it.T r .lilt CERTIFIED 7.Date of Delivery 5.Signature—(Addressee) 8.Addressee's Address (ONLY if requested and fee paid.) i.Slgnat re—(Agent) PS)Form 3811,November 1990 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT 9il1 1,0 2 T: 12' HW`ThIdS T 10 United States Postal Service II I I II Official Business PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE,$300 INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS ONE SALEM GREEN SALEM MA 01970-3724 of t$tt1Pm, masssr4usetts Public Prnpertp Department \� Nuilbing i3epartment (One 6alem (4reen 508.745-9595 Ext. 380 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer April 8 , 1996 Helen Wood 103 Vermont Street Holyoke, Mass . 01040 RE : 10 Symonds Street Dear Miss Wood: This office has received a complaint concerning the above mentioned property. It appears a new roof was installed on the shed in the rear yard of the property and the debris from installing the roof was left on the abutting properties . I am notifying you that the abutting properties with debris must be cleaned up within five ( 5 ) days upon receipt of this letter or legal action will be taken against you . Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter . Sincerely, Leo E . Trembaly Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc: Councillor Hayes , Ward 6 Certified Mail # P 921 991 896 Eviction: It's an, a gonizu"., `�k unpleasant process By CARL JOHNSON feelings can be. found among, the News Staff landlords,who go to district court to ask SALEM - Eviction is a nasty that an eviction process be instituted: business,especially if those being forced It is never a pleasant situation for out of their home by a landlord have anyone including Judges Samuel E. Zoll young children: - and David T.Doyle,who have to serve as This:week. Mr. .and Mrs: Stephen arbiters, attempt:to remain objective in Kaplin of 10 Symonds St., Salem, went the whirlpool of emotion generated at a. through the agonizing process because of hearing, and to render a.just decision. non-payment of rent. "Oh, Solomon, Solomon, Judge Zoll At one point their furniture was said, " where are you" in making a com- halfway out of their apartment,but when ment on eviction proceedings. Mrs. Kaplin wanted to see the court Everyone has rights, and they want issued writ, she was told "it is in .the them to be upheld, and that goes for the mail' by a constable, who accompanied landlord as well as the tenant before the the movers. court. As a result,the Kaplins received an un- In making a decision, the judges have. expected stay in their apartment over, to carefully evalute every case because the weekend, which enabled them to.get. each of diem is unique,and such factors some time in which to find another place as illness, financial situation and the in,which to live. ability to pay, and young children or The Kaplin case is probably as typical elderly dependents must be weighed and as any which are before the judges. of considered before a judgment is handed Salem District Court, brought there by down. landlords wanting tenants to be evicted. There are mitigating circumstances on And,'behind each case there is a tale of both sides of the ledger,.and this makes suffering, financial inability to pay,; decision making even tougher. tears, beating of the breast, and-fear; That is where the Kaplins found The Kaplins' problems started some themselves this week when the constable four months ago,,when the husband had finally arrived with a courf writ issued to quit his job with Cressey-Dockham by Judge Doyle, and the Kaplin, and because of asevere case of bronchitis. their belongings were removed to a new He.started to make furniture for sale, home,an apartment in the city, where but that venture ran into difficulties they will be able to'care for their child. because sales were few and far between. But, the battle between the Kaplins When that attempt to remain as the and their landlord,who lives in Holyoke, breadwinner failed, the Kaplins were in and is represented by a Peabody lawyer, deeper difficulty, and as the days and may not be over just because of the evic- weeks rolled by they could not pay.their tion. rent—they just couldn't manage. Mrs. Kaplin is steaming mad,feels her Mrs. Kaplin, who says she has an constutional rights have been violated in emotional"problem, was being driven to several areas, .and has, contacted a the point of distraction by the family_ lawyer asking him to file charges with situatiop, and that wasn't helping the thecourt along constitutional lines. situation as far as her general health was: However, the Kaplins are now just concerned. another district court statistic',,a young .At one point she says.they had to send couple down on their luck, hoping for a their 16-month old son, Adam, to live .break in the dark cloud of disap- with relatives because of conditions in. pointment and despair that has been side the apartment itself.She then called hovering over them forr so long now. on the board of health to make an inspec- The eviction has been completed and tion of conditions in her home. even the most hardened of humans can She said that one time a light fixture hope the Kaplin luck will improve in the fell from the ceiling and gave her two weeks ahead,because they have just sur- puncture wounds on the head. She is fill- vived one of . life's most unpleasant ed with bitterness. Some of those same experiences. i} R THE SALEM, MASS., EVENING NEWS — THURSDAY, MAY 13,.1976 Is ian of selectmen o Boone Park for their nightly Ralph Hebert, the building area;where such a business ac- 'rolicsaren't about toget out of inspector who usually tivity is banned. heir cars to put rubbish in trash investigates zoning complaints, The selectmen voted to give )arrels." told the,selectmen Thomas J. Walsh until May 24 to cease and Walsh, of 16 Mill Rd., has four desist, or request a hearing ZONING COMPLAINTS unregistered vehicles on his before the board. The selectmen moved to en- property, and is using his Under the charter, the 'orce the zoning bylaw Wednes- basement to repair cars. selectmen are responsible for Jay,night. Walsh lives in a residential 'enforcing the zoning bylaw. 5u` ` x � F � £ F f seq" � 6 Z 3 a s a - 7 r 21, � E,• i u � 1'. L E S < fl A. H. Davenport: furniture maker'to the President . UL& nnint in the company's career u BUILDING DEET Moil ^� Cr`l� of ttlettt, ttsnat $ it 'e#Y �z r '16 - ' " 7e f�eparzmenf 3�eaAqur RECE(V a OF SALEM,MASS. FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU s thief In compliance with Chap`_r 148, Section 28A of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby notified of the following complaint, which we believe to be in violation of the General Laws or, C local codes or ordin=ances. This complaint appears to require official , action on your part, to ensure compliance with the intent of the law and for protection of life an property. V Loc>_`_on of Complaint or -award 1.0 Symonds St. ^alem Nass . . k Date Originally Receiv'e'd by Fire Prevention Bureau_?aYmh. 10, 1946 ; s Complaint bQ Campbell !heard of Health Address Off Fefferson Ave . E Nature of Complaint waricus ru-b i^h condition ,most serious cemole.int � Furnace appears to he in poor, repair. � ; e investigated end found no permits visible . This his hot air unit is in $tate o.f;, f MOTIVE,, himney flue is completely out of chi.mney..This .is in violation'f, Of 7PT '73 r?ule 61 .:orrective re- airs must be made Immediatl.y, xa These, two burners are recor:�Ed. in OUr _. i1.a a5 being ins'alilel 11 in ' 9�Di4` '-2 S:r WC ith no apparent work ever being do Initial Ans5b,thin Date: me: ql'r Fire Prevention Inspectors Insp .F.aymocd T Da.nsreau Action Taken: Fetter `lent to owner . Robert r and FFlan [r .7 • ' + k t. .gym 1.03 Vermont St Mann i. x l Condition Of Structure Poor. R r miring. appears `.o be in need of rnnlacement rr checked, ont . r4 - j a•t Other Depar t.. ents Notified: X5� - t f, t CURui_lding Inspector Jack Pnwn's M « ; SCC—city Electr c John. on ,,naon r ; ^_ Form #57(Rr+v. 5/79) �1, � j CtLI ofttleztt, ussacljusetts '^a --�..� ?Aire �r{�ertmrnt $lru�quartrre i; r amen r$(. �ircuw=a n` !,.,arch 15, 1976 Mr. Robert G. 'Jood A' Ms. Helen Wood ?.4 103 Vermont '.Street .Holyoke , Mass. Dear Sir and Madame As •a result of a follow-up inspection conducted this date of the fuel oil burners situated at 10 Symonds street, Salem, Mass. " a parcel of real estate owned by you, the following recommendations are made in the interest of fire prevention. These items were found to require action to correct conditions that are or may become dangerous as a fire hazard , may be required for legal occupancy of the premises or are otherwise in violation of law, a " f"x l: Two gravity type hot air heating units located in the basement, were found to be in an advanced state of fatigue. 2. You are therefor ordered to remedy the conditions below within seven days of this notice. a. Either remove gas hot water heater from in front of chimney cleanout door or break open the brick and perform a complete cleaning of the chimney. This chimney presently has at least a three foot buildup of soot. b. Replace the fire pot in Unit 41, (First floor unit. ) .. c. Both units are to be cleaned by a licensed oil burner technician. d. Both smoke pipes are to be reset into the chimney and sealed , e. Seal three openings in face of the chimney. f. Correct inefficeint flue pipe damper in Unit n2. g. Remove and or disconnect any unused heat ducts, which are presently taped , blocked by foreign mattPr or otherw•is:a improper. t.: h. The Certified oil burner technician shall oft-ice this ot-ice +- r for, a re-inspection when the work is completed . If at the expiration of the time allowed above , i,hist conditions 5` have not been remedied and no cause aforesaid bu shown, such furthur , action will be taken as the law allows. Frei} of i +� Lieut. David J' Goggl'Ji Salem Fire P+larshal. ccs Building Inspector Health Dept. ¢il T 8U1i01y� DEPT DR.. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLIC EH4). 7H CENTER BOARD Of HEALI'l-(Avenue C/1 Sty 8 Pal C Sat ,, Massac usetts 019;0 Y aSRSSASS SASS, ISRAEL KAPLAN. M. D. - JOHN J. TOOMEY, D. P. M. JOSEPH R. RICHARD HEALTHAGENT J. ROBERT SHAUGHNESSY. M. 0. - - - (617) 745-9000 ROBERT SLENKHORN M. MARCIA COUNTIE. R. N. MILDRED C. MOULTON. R. N. - Mahch 11, 1976 EFFIE MAcOONALD Robert G. and Hetet Wood 103 Vermont StAeet Hotyohe, Muzachmett6 Deah Si,% and Madam: An .inspection ob yowc phopetty at 10 Symond6 StAeet (mu2,tipte dwetting st uctwce) Bound it .to be .in extAeme2y pooh xepavc as .c ed below: 1st 6kooh 1 . Kitchen ha6 bhohen wtindow. 2. Many wi.ndaw bhamm and windows .in pooh ,%epaix. 3. Homing i.ng .is .in pooh hepai&. 4. Ceiti.ng tight 6i.xtme in pooh xepaix. 5. No heat phovtded .in bathiLoom. 6. To.itet tank i6 cracked.. 7. Broken windowa .in bathhoom. 8. Cei ng .is teak i.ng .in 6pahe boom. 9. Living xoom has no heat. 10. Rubbish and discarded JuAni tube stoxed on pohch. 11. Pohch .is .in pooh repair. (ScU ding Inspector no4,i.6.ied by copy o5 thi.6 tetteA) . 12. No Lighting phovided .in stairway. 2nd IZoox 13. No heat .in bathroom. 14. Fxten.%oh wa Z o6 bathroom has hole that goes to out6.ide ab howse. 15. To.itet tank keaks. 16. Ftoaring .in pooh hepatA ,in 2nd 6tooh hatZ. Genenat 17. Furnace appeahs to be .in pooh repair. (Salem Fixe DepaUment noti6ied by copy o4 th,i,6 Retteh) . 18. WiAi.ng .in sthuetw(.e appeau to be in pooh hepaik (Salem F2eatri.cak Depwetment noti.o(,i.ed by copy o5 th.i6 ZetteA) . Roben# G. and HePen Wood -2- MoAch 10, 1976 Immediate. eonxecti.ve action 16 requested. Pease peep the Board o4 HeaLth bully ,inbonmed on your progress . Faituie to s.tatt co,uAective action within Give days w.iU result in such action as i6 authorized by .the Sanitary Code o4 the Commonwealth. FOR TH1E' BOARDi OF HEALTH Reply ,to: Jan J Toomey, D.P.,M. CoEin E. Cameron, R.S. Health Agent Sen m Sanita& an 4 CC: Buitcling Inspector City EeecfiJ is i an Lieut. Goggin, Salem Fi&e Depan;bnent Cettib ied Mait #449954 Return Rececpt Requested