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270 WASHINGTON STREET - BUILDING INSPECTION 270 WASHINGTON ST. 1. QTY OF SALEM PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL MAYOR 120 WASMNG-ION S"IM-E'I ♦ SALEM,MASSACS-IUSE'I'fS 01970 'rFL:978-745-9595 ♦FAX:978-740-9846 October 21, 2010 a Mr. Ted Richard By Hand RE:Zoning Opinion for property at 270 Washington Street, Salem. Ma. Dear Mr. Richard Our records indicate that the property at the above address is an existing non-conforming 5 unit multifamily dwelling. This is not to say,however, that this building is full compliance with all applicable building codes. 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RETURN lio TO Inspector of Buildings (Name of Sander) One Salem Green (No.and Street,Apt.,Suite,P.O.Box or R.D.No.) Cal pm MA 1 Q70 (City,State,and ZIP Code) P 443 509 360 RECEIPT FOR CERTIFIED MAIL NO INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDED— OT FOR INTERNATIONAL MAIL (See Reverse).- sent everse) _Sent 9 — ' 1 Street and No. P.O.,St a an ZIP Code Postage $ Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing to whom and Date Delivered Return Receipt Showing towhom, ry Date.and Address of Delivery m TOTAL Postage and Fees $ a Postmark or Date W O o _ m t r a !ITER POSTAGE STAMPS TO ARTICLE TD COYER FIRST CUSS POSTAgq CERTIFIED MAR FEE,AND CHARGES FOR ANY SELECTED OPTIORAI.SERVICES.(no fmaO 1.If you want this receipt postmarked,stick the Bummed stub on the left portion of the address side of the article leaving the receipt attached and present the article at a post office service window or hand It to you(iwal carrier.Ino extra charge) 2 N you do not want this receipt postmarked,stick the Summed stub on the left portion at the address side of the article,date,detach and retain the receipt,and mail the ankle. 3.If you want a return receipt,write the certHled-mail number and your name and address on e ratuntrecalpt card,Form 3811,and attach Rtothofront ofthe Witch)bymeans ofthe gummed ends H space permits.Otherwise,affk to back of article.Endorse from of article RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED adjacent to the number. A If you went delivery restricted to the addresses,or to an authorized agent of the addressee, endorse RESTRICTED DELIVERY on the front of the article. 8.Enter fees for the services requested In the appropriate spaces on the front of this receipt It ' return receipt Is requested,check the applicable blocks in ham 1 of Form 3811. S.Save this receipt and present it H you make Inquiry. Ct> of cn , 3 ; Public Pruper#U Beyartineut s �A°q��H�e�,.;-�^ ^I� lltltltllC� �CpZTrtlllPltt C,19ne ,��alrm Green - 743-11213 William H. Munroe Director of Public Property Maurice M. Martineau, Ass't Inspector Inspector of Buildings Edgar J. Paquin, Ass't Inspector Zoning Enforcement Officer John L. LeClerc, Plumbing/Gas Insp. August 25, 1986 Ester Shinnick c/o A. Dunn 65 Broad St. Salem, MA 01970 RE: 270 Washington St. Dear Sir/Madam: - Based on an inspection of the above referenced property, the following has been found: The rear porches need repairs or reconstruction. Porches should not be used until such repairs or reconstruction have been made. Although I was not invited into the first floor apartments, I was informed by Mrs. Englehart and the Health Agent that only one way in and out is available. This is a violation of the Massachusetts State Building Code and must be corrected immediately. Please contact this office as to the above violations and your intentions. Respectfully PnZ �Edgar Pa i Assistant Building Inspector EJP:bms cc: City Clerk Fire Dept. Health Dept. Mrs. Englehart/Agent, 232 Lynnfield St. , Peabody file ti J •�J��tn��w.i�w��'�r (>Ju L�. �� ({ t4�i 9L'U. CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFOI:i4,_0 BOARD OF HEALTH CiTy OF SALEi1, Ass. Salem, Salem, Massachusetts 01970 ROBERT E. BLENKHORN August 21 , 1986 9 NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT 16171 741-1800 MAILED TO Ester Shinnick Mrs. Englehart, Agent c/o A. Dunn 232 Lynnfield Street 65 Broad Street Peabody, Mass . 01960 Salem, Mass. 01970 Dear Sir/Dear Madam: .. In accordance with Chapter 111, Sections 127A and 127B, of the Massachusetts General Laws, 105 CIUR 400.000: State Sanitary Code, Chapter 1: General Administrative Procedures and 105 CMR 410.000: State Sanitary Code, Chapter II: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, an inspection was made of your property at270 Washington St. , Apt. 5 Salem, Massachusetts, occupied by Common Areas This inspection was conducted by V. Moustakis/D: Englehart, Agent Salem Health Department, on 8/20/86 at 9:30 A.M. for Mrs. Shinnick Based upon said inspection, you are hereby ordered to take the following action within 24 hours of receipt of this order: Must repair the support columns which are pulling away from outer carrying beams on the back porches-both (2nd and 3rd floor) porches must be cleaned and doors leading to porches padlocked. - Contact Building Inspector immediately porches to be padlocked until repairs are made or porches removed. Front and back hallways have refrigerators , bicycles, windows, rubbish, garbage and other debris and glass and must be cleaned at once. Must provide a coverplate for the electrical outlet in the back hallway 1st floor. Name of owner or agent address and phone number is not posted in front hall 1st floor - Must post on sign at least 20 inches square in size. Labels should be put on the light switches in the back hall so the fuel switches will not be used in error. Must provide light bulbs and operating switches in the front and back halls. SALEM HEALTH� � o August ust 21 , 1986 Paye 2 f 3 DEPARTMENT — (J��Cw 9 North Street Tenants) Common Areas Salem, MA 01970 Property in Salem at MAILED TO 270 Washington Street Ester Shinnick Mrs. Englehart, Agent Apt. To: c/o A. Dunn 232 Lynnfield Street .--65—Broad—Street Peabody, `Mass. 01960 Salem, Mass. 01970 VIOLATIONS (continued) Based upon said inspection, you are hereby ordered to take the following action within 5 days of receipt of this order: Must provide hardwired smoke detectors in both front and back hallways of this (5) apartment building - Contact Fire Department as to quantity, type and location of detectors.throughout building XThe first floor apartments must have 2nd means of egress - Contact Building Inspector at once. Exterior of building has overgrowth of grass and weeds and wind blown debris and glass that must be cut and removed. Rubbish barrels (rodent-proof material b watertight) with tight-fitting lids must be provided ins-sufficient quantity for all tenants (usually (2) per apartment. Must repair or replace broken screen/window pane in Tucker apartment. Based upon said inspection, you are hereby ordered to take the following action within 30 days of receipt of this order: Must provide emergency lighting in both front and back hallways in this X (5) apartment building - Contact Building Inspectors Office relatitive to installation thereof. Must patch holes in wall in backhall . t SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT August 21 , 1986 Page __3 _of 3 9 North Street Tenant(s) Common Areas *0; Salem, MA 01970 MAILED TO 270�Washingtonperty in al Esat tStreet Apt. 5 ter Shinnick To: c/o A. Dunn Mrs. Englehart, Agent oa ree 232 Lynnfield Street — 5a em, Mass. 0 1970 7 ' " `^ Pea6'Ody'; Mass. 01960 ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MAY ENDAPdGER OR MATERIALLY IMPAIR THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF THE OCCUPANTS. Failure on your part to comply within the specified time will result in a complaint being sought against you in "Salem District Court. 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 seven (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 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. Please be advised that the conditions noted may enable the occupant(s) to use one or more of the statutory remedies available to them as outlined in the enclosed inspection report form. FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH ROBERT E. BLENKHORN, C.H.O. Health Agent s Certified Mail 9 P-447-307-489 'Elfl Inspection Report cc: Tenant X Bldg. Inspector Electrical I spector Plum6teg 6 Gas Inspector X Fire Dept. _ City Councilor Este es un documento legal importante• Puede que afecte sue derechos. 3 ` s (fitu of 3ttlem, massac4usetts <<a tlublir Prapertg Department Nuffbing Department (One Belem Green 508-745-9595 ;Ext. 380 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer December 9, 1993 Michael White 41 Gardver Street Nahant , Mass . 01908 RE: 270 Washington Street Dear Mr. White: I have left several messages on your answering machine at 1-617- 598-3314 and have failed to hear from you. I received a call from a concerned citizen concerning a piece of metal facia and soffitt hanging at roof level in rear of property located at 270 Washington Street . I have made an inspection and have concluded that the work must be done immediately to fasten loose metal. This could cause serious injury to by passers if it should fall. Please correct this problem immediately. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc: Councillor Mark E. Blair