159 Complaint Records October 4, 1979
Mr. Joseph Durak
92 Melody Drive
North Attleboro, Ma.
Dear Mr. Durak:
On October 3, 1979, the Northampton Board of Health conducted an inspection of a
dwelling owned by you at 159 Henry Street a/k/a Venturers Field Road, assessor's
map 32, lot 40, to determine compliance with Article II of the State Sanitary Code,
"Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation".
The inspection revealed the following major housing violations: the lack of toilet
facilities, the lack of an approved sewage disposal system, the lack of a function-
ing hot water heater, the lack of an adequate heating system and the roof, windows,
and doors are not weathertight.
This letter certifies that these housing violations and those on the attached detailed
violation list are serious enough to materially endanger or materially impair the
health of the occupant, Mrs. Anna Durak Durakoweki. In addition, these violations
of Article II render the dwelling unfit for human habitation.
Please be advised that the Northampton Board of Health will consider the condemnation
of this dwelling, located at 159 Henry Street a/k/a Venturers Field Road, at a meeting
to be held on Tuesday, October 16, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hearing Room, City Hall,
210 Main Street, Northampton, Ha.
The violations must be corrected or the dwelling will be ordered vacated. Once vacated,
the dwelling cannot be occupied again until all violations are corrected.
If you have any questions, please contact the Board of Health office.
Very truly yours,
Peter J. McErlain
Health Agent
cc: Mrs. Durakowaki
Holyoke Housing Authority
Certified mail # 234373
October 4, 1979
Admissions Office
Holyoke Housing Authority
475 Maple Street
Holyoke, Mass. 01040
Gentlemen:
Recently, at the request of Mrs. Mary Montmeny the Northampton Board of Health
conducted a housing inspection of a dwelling occupied by her mother, Mrs. Anna
Durak Durakowski, 159 Henry Street (Venturers Field Road) Northampton.
As the attached report indicates, the inspection revealed many serious violations
of Article II of the State Sanitary Code. These violations render the dwelling
unfit for human habitation.
As requested by Mrs. Montmeny, this information is sent to your office to verify
the £act that Mrs. Durakowski is presently living in a hazardous and unsafe dwelling,
and, therefore, should be given every consideration for emergency housing.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact this office.
Very truly yours,
Peter J. McErlain
Health Agent
cc: Mrs. Durakowski
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The Northampton Poard of Health has inspected the premises at
159 Henry St., Akn Venturers Field Road, Nort anpton (assessor' s map 32
parcel 40 .) , for compliance with Article II of the State Sanitary Code.
This letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations, listed
below, which are serious enough as to materially endanger or materially impair the
health, safety, and well-being of the occupants.
Under authority of Chapter 111, Section 127L of the Mass. General Laws,
and Article II of the State Sanitary Code, you are hereby ordered to rake a good
faith effort to correct the following violations within Twenty-four (24) hours from
the date of receipt of this order.
Regulation
16.1
3.1 A(a)
9.1 & 9.2
Violation
Lack of an approved sewage disposal system.
Lack of functioning toilet.
Kitchen sink not connected to a drain system.
9.3 (a)-9.3 (b) Kitchen wood burning stove improperly in-
stalled-hazardous.
6.1 & 6.5
Heating system not adequate to heat entire
dwelling.
14.2 Insects (flies) infestation throughout
dwelling.
13.1 Front porch roof leaks, front steps and hand
rail missing.
13.1
Main roof leaks.
5.1 Hot water heater not operable.
7.1, 7.2, 7.3 Light fixtures throughout the dwelling are
defective-no light fixtures in bathroom.
Femed/
Provide approved sewage
disposal system.
Provide functioning
toilet.
Connect sink to a proper
drain.
Install stove properly.
Install a heating system
capable of heatiing entire
dwelling to 68 F.
Exterminate
Repair roof and provide
front steps and handrail.
Repair and make weather-
tight.
Repair or replace hot
water heater.
Repair and/or replace
light fixturers as needed
The Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at
159 Henry St . Aka Venturers Field Road_. Northampton (assessor' s map 32
parcel hn .) , for compliance with Article II of the State Sanitary Code .
This letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations, listed
below, which are serious enough as to C,aterially endanger or materially impair the
health, safety, and well-being of the occupants.
Under authority of Chapter 111, Section 127L of the Mass. General Laws,
and Article II of the State Sanitary Code, you are hereby ordered to begin the
necessary repairs or contract with a third party within five (5) days of the re-
ceipt of this order and to make a good faith effort to substantially complete
correction, within fourteen (lti) days of the receipt of this order, the following
violations:
Regulation Violation Remedy
3.1 A(B) & 3.1 B(b)
7.4 - 9.3
13.1, 13.6
3.1 A (c)
2.1(b)
8.1 A, B
13.1
13.1 Exterior doors and windows are
loose-not weather tight.
Lack of a wash basin in bathroom.
Lack of an electric outlet in the
bathroom.
Floor and wall in kitchen and
bathroom not smooth and non-
absorbent. Ceilings and walls
throughout dwelling are cracked
and deteriorating.
The bathtub is cracked and not
functional.
Kitchen stove is not operable.
The bathroom lacks a window or a
ventilation system.
Doors throughout the dwelling do
not shut properly.
Provide a wash basin.
Provide an electric outlet.
Repair ceilings„walls and
floors as needed.
Replace bathtub.
Repair stove.
Provide ventilation.
Repair.
Make weather tight.
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BOARD OF HEALTH
CITY HALL
COMPLAINT RECORD
Name of (�i'
Complainant
Address
Data=
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Time ?
Tel.
Nature of Complaint t^'� ice '
Location of Premises % - ' �' r
Owner
Address L`7q..,'
Occupant l"1f J `,:.:
Taken by -- Referred to_F
Date of inspection .�t Time 9 ,
INSPECTOR'S REPORT
Action Taken
Inspector
October 16, 1979
Mr. Joseph Durak
92 Melody Drive
Attleboro, Mass. 02703
Dear Mr. Durak:
The attached report was previously sent to you at an incorrect address.
Please be advised that, as is indicated in the report, the housing violations
in your dwelling at 159 Henry Street, Map 32, lot 40, occupied by Mrs. Anna Durak
Durakowski render the dwelling unfit for human habitation. The Northampton Board
of Health will consider condemning the dwelling and ordering it vacated unless a
written petition, requesting a hearing on the matter is received in this office
within seven (7) days of the receipt of this notice.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, do not hesitate to contact the
Board of Health office.
Note: Please disregard the hearing notice in the letter dated October 4, 1979.
Very truly yours,
Peter J. McErlain
Health Agent
Certified mail # 234377
The 9orthempton °.card of Health ias
�,est.ed the pre]-.-ses a
159 Henry St.r AkA Venturers Field Road, Rort=n-_ton (as_e sor' s nap -_32 - -_
parcel 40 .) , for compliance with Article 7I of ilea State Sanitary Code.
This letter will certify that the ins( ctioss revealed violetions, listed
belt^a, -which are serious enough as to va'. e_ri ally end;c er or raterla ly i>:_.air tine
health, safety, and well-being of the occupants.
Cinder authority of Chapter 111, Section 127L of the Mass. Corral laws,
and Article II of the State Sanitary Code, you are hereby ordered to rake a good
faith effort to correct the following violations within Twenty-four (24) hours from
the date of receipt of this order.
Regulation
16:1
3.1 A(a)
9.1 & 9.2
Violation
Lack of an approved sewage disposal system.
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d Lack of functioning toilet.
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Kitchen sink not connected to a drain system.
9.3 (a)-9.3 (b) Kitchen wood burning stove improperly in-
stalled-hazardous.
6.1 & 6.5 Heating system not adequate to heat entire
dwelling.
14,2 Insects (flies) infestation throughout
dwelling.
13.1 Front porch roof leaks, front steps and hand
rail missing.
13.1 ✓Main roof leaks.
5.1
7.1, 7.2, 7.3
11/Hot water heater nut. operable.
Light fixtures throughout the dwelling are
defective-no light fixtures in bathroom.
Fenedv
Provide approved sewage
disposal system.
Provide functioning
toilet.
Connect sink to a proper
drain.
Install stove properly.
Install a heating system
capable of heat/ing entire
dwelling to 68 F.
Exterminate
Repair roof and provide
front steps and handrail.
Repair and make weather-
tight.
Repair or replace hot
water heater.
Repair and/or replace
light fixturers as needed
The Northampton beard of Health has inspected the premises at
159 Renry St ARa Venturers_'iPldRnrd _, Northampton (assessor' s'map 22
pa=rcel 4fL .), for compliance with Article II of the State Sanitary Code .
This letter will certify that the inspections revea_ed violations, listed
telcw, which are serious enough as to raterially endanger or materially impair the
health, safety, and well-bed of the occupants.
Under authority of Chapter 111, Section 1271 of the Mass. General Laws,
and Article II of the State Sanitary Code, you are hereby ordered to begin the
necessary repairs or contract with a third party within five (j) days of the .re-
ceipt of this order and to make a good faith effort to substantially complete
correction, within fourteen (i1 ) days of the receipt of this order, the following
violations:
Regulation Violation Remedy
3.1 A(B) & 3.1 B(b)
7.4 - 9.3
13.1, 13.6
3.1 A (c)
2.1(b)
Lack of a wash basin in bathroom. Provide a wash basin.
\ Lack of an electric outlet in the Provide an electric outlet.
bathroom.
Floor and wall in kitchen and
bathroom not smooth and non-
absorbent. Ceilings and walls
throughout dwelling are cracked
and deteriorating.
Repair ceilings, .walls and
floors as needed.
The bathtub is cracked and not Replace bathtub.
functional.
Kitchen stove is not operable.
The bathroom lacks a window or a
ventilation system.
Doors throughout the dwelling do
not shut properly.
Exterior doors and windows are
loose-not weather tight.
Repair stove.
Provide ventilation.
Repair.
Make weather tight.