CODE VIOLATION LTR, EGRESS, NEED C/O ,. ''� 'a CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR THOMAS ST.PIERRE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY/BUILDING COMMISSIONER
July 28, 2020
Newman R.E.Investment L.L.P.
8 Alton Place
Brookline Ma. 02446
RE ;233 Lafayette Street- Salem Ma.
Dear Owners,
As a result of the recent fire, the rear egress hallway as well as several units were
completely or substantially damaged. The structure has 26 units and only two egresses(front
and rear). The rear egress was completely destroyed. This lack of an egress makes the building
unsafe to occupy and therefore the occupancy of the building has been revoked. It was my
understanding that the building was empty. It was just last week , 1 became aware that an
individual was still occupying one of the units. This is a serious building code violation and is a
life safety issue. This individual needs to be removed from the building immediately. We
understand that you are working with Insurance and with design Professionals to begin the
permitting and rebuilding process.
If you have any questions,please let me know.
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Thomas St.Pierre
A TRUE COPY ATTES i�
INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
SALEM, MA
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
ESSEX, SS. HOUSING COURT DEPARTMENT
NORTHEAST DIVISION
CIVIL ACTION
No. 20H77CV00013
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LISA STEVENSON, )
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Plaintiff, )
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v. )
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SARA SICILIAN )
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Defendant. )
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AFFIDAVIT
I r 1 p,44 S 3' 54' p-ore, am the keeper of records of the Inspectional Services
Department of the City of Salem, and certify that the document attached hereto is a true and
complete copy of the letter dated 6ti lk. , a $ , 2020 from the Building Commissioner,
Thomas St. Pierre, to Newman R.E. Investment L.L.P. regarding a fire that occurred at 233
Lafayette Street, Salem, Massachusetts on May 31, 2020; that such letter was prepared in good
faith in the ordinary course of the business of the Inspectional Services Department of the City of
Salem on Z.t,it/ , a 9 2020 on the basis of the personal knowledge of the Building
Commissioner whose duty it was to prepare such record.
Signed under the penalties of perjury this day opStptember 020.
0404‘). t '-•/#'. ‘ e&ti)9,
Keeper of Records, City f Salem Inspectional
Services Department
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