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13 #4 Complaint Info 2001-2006 • 0!8 7L41.1. bD(7a/ 21 i,03,572,y l H N=�L vJ!dlLW VN9i .. ozfi4 o/�7) • l/ - /9�G✓2[sls iJaano ON Q'_fl.)o! 19N Yr, /.r,:.4r_` 94/01/c/9 irtFAA V e Non 51.11 /uos/ YOOg .oz S iz o r/ c.7 pug 2 7 u rs L O • BOARD OF HEALTH CITY T ECD R CCMPLAINT EC Date: 5/3//o/ 'Time: a'445 " Map: 389 1 Parcel: /al Name of Complainant iziak,eve .zedd i Address. to L 4 ;r4v-) Isq f /3 / �/uN-FO� �• r Tel: vmmwmt NATURE OF COMPLAINT: _ y �� �� / - e i -C 2 / ?24- "/LLCt L --At& -/-u—r2-cL ir). s,rei--fir Location: ect5K/ Owner: L✓AU8< 0098,9NToc&//G?. !s�</<o% $%9`/A Address: C? d 4 fcj,L Pf,k Tel: S77-3)2) E ,S./en22jYIY- 7 Ala 07d7% Taken by: a44, Dateof Inspection: G $..Di Time: //':a-^4M INSPECTOR'S RN rr; ,fell mc. ✓/4,2k•TAi, ! rs rn, For G-S-oi (0hfcN'fusNkrf,ems 5tzA Dilly (Gcpcoro,< .4,iptec ) (35 )' cp enre'm - 04.4✓iOC '4 t DEYE/DO< FO,crick IUb[ccflt/s el/CH VNE SU2ptCc s 4is oo>J (NS i or CV;cer -4ga.ek it. tCO�uey .iro ( rAye SP6fN/iaN/s t2Z aNFxL/d BaCRC-'Y (2rDA9 9 2-4ec0e wi214/c.- . 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TER J.McERLAIN,Health Agent (413)587-1214 FM(413(587-1221 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 210 MAIN STREET 01060 tDER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE "MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION AT: 13 Munroe Street, Northampton, MA 01060 DATE: June 8, 2001 ORDER ADDRESSED TO: COPY COPY OF REPORT TO: Estate of Stasia Baceski clo Walter Drabantowicz 53 Overlook Drive Easthampton, MA 01027 Walter Talenda 13 Munroe Street, 2nd Floor Northampton, MA 01060 This is an important legal document. It may effect your rights. You may obtain a translation of this form at: Isto a urn documento legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradgao deste documento de: Le suivante est un important document legal. II pourrait effecter vos droits. Vous pouvez obtenir une traduction de cette forme a: Questo a un documento legale importante. Potrebbe avere effectto sui suoi diritti. Lei pub ottenere una traduzione di questo modulo a: Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus direchos. Ud. Puede adquirir una tradccibn de esta forma en: To jest wazne legalny dokument. To moze miec wplyw na twoje uprawnienia. Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Tel #: (413) 587-1214 The Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at 13 Munroe Street, Northampton, MA (assessor's map 38B parcel 104 .), for compliance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code. This letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations listed below, which are serious enough as to endanger or materially impair the health, safety, and well-being of the occupants. Under authority of Chapter III, Section 127 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code,you are hereby ordered to make a good faith effort to correct the following violations within FOURTEEN DAYS of the receipt of this order. JLATION VIOLATION REMEDY 51 e IfP� 0 p7 Apt. 2" Floor Left Apt. 2° Floor Left (1) Kitchen sink with steady drip. (2) Bedroom with illegally wired electrical outlet on the outside wall....using extension cords (1) Tenant complains that several attempts to rectify this problem have already been attempted without success. Repair leaking faucet in a permanent fashion. replacement of the entire unit may necessary. (2) All electrical outlets must be hardwired according to electrical code standards. Re-install this outlet in an approved, code compliant fashion. (3) Scrape and refinish peeling & flaking surfaces of the bathtub. (3) Outer bathtub surfaces with peeling &flaking paint. 80 cf or 5,4i 0i ,? 1r Dwelling presently is not being reasonably secured from unlawful entry. 1st floor main entry doors (front and back) lack keyed locks for which Install keyed locking mechanisms for both doors. Provide all tenants using these entrances/exits with keys. Both doors must also be properly fitted so as to easily open, close and lock. all occupants using them have been provided keys. ■00, i01& iO4 0 eWtu Apt. 2" Floor Left Apt. 2nd Floor Left (1) Bathroom outside wall (in vicinity of the bathtub) does not meet code requirements with regard to a non- . absorbent, waterproof covering. n Present peeling from ch omoisture bubbling & chronic (1) Install an approved wall covering for this outside bathroom wall. Ce (2) no:, L� apt exposure. Both apt. #9 interior entry doors 0 with large cracks in the door panels. Apt.#9 Bedroom (2) Properly seal all cracks in both apt. entry doors. l0 (3) The following bedroom wall areas show deteriorated, cracking & (3) Repair/replace all deteriorated cracking & buckling wallpaper GNU D buckling surfaces (wallpaper): surfaces in an approved manner. Since it may not be possible to (a) outside wall repair these areas (in an approved (15 (b) inside wall above bedroom/kitchen fashion), resurfacing of the walls entry doorway with an approved covering may be (c) chimney wall covering in the corner of the bedroom necessary. ok. (d) spotty areas on the other two inside bedroom walls. 10 Tenant complaints of maintenance In the future, provide all tenants with individuals arriving to do work without at/easta twenty-four hour advance notice for any scheduled work repair any prior notification or scheduled appointment. or alteration. This shall be deemed to be adequate notice for the purposes of effecting housing code compliance. The tenant, likewise, is required to provide reasonable access upon notification. Inspection of the premises was made on June 6, 2001 at approximately 10:00 a.m. If you have any questions regarding this abatement order contact the Board of Health office. David E. Kochan Sanitary Inspector Northampton Board of Health fE-Zd$I'ELPG-9 z 15-zer iti-ci g/( L,c,y-i25/ /vCXr JJ This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. CERTIFIED MAIL# 7099 3400 0003 5609 5330 Complaint Referral Referred to: Geo ,p .14)ur,oier Date: Wttriii sip. -VC/ea Location of Comaint: a /3 /nti-•i-A-.-e,5' Nee 4,° o�nd P/0 - Map: 3 g'5 Lot: /Oy Description: o,� —71-e Cn-ra 8 ° ` G��S /l-�'-�''�° froz.,,1 AA estAl---"16-14,,, w Complainant: 4 ,, -r �� Address: aAl Cider Tel: 5 y-07-970 '3 /l 4//24-e. 6A Date of B of Inspection: a//S/Oa � � Referred by: n A ,e`er 4-:t∎ /(0yh/ UrLral /on?cA5 f%y 02/0?ory1/7 °O9/Sc1, :20IUJ 1N9(G ati� sn.)vxc 7, ! -dP/✓�s �av nom-- f sJ C21:1./ Nsv; /,-.7 r0.”1" Jr,a_hn& °41is+ ....,o 'Jd 7 ' ilf u0da BOARD OF HEALTH CITY HALL COMPLAINT RECOR COPY Date: .5:- i2 8Z ' 'Time: I I Map: see P Parcel:/O}'- Name of Complainant: 7WzriESE ZEJ 1/4/-6/^/rS Address. /? -1c6U.;EOG st , /ST. A - /C T Tel:586 0/6 NATURE OF COMPLAINT: /• /_;?- 'TAf 74/F 4 'k' L5Af VG ONTO &,t ! - 1 177 fE. ct'/c7C 0'LC b/Or: L/D/.ffi ('L-OP? - P -'57'it /=C‘41,10 C/r. Location: 1/7q ?A' Dt/7z2.71 -E:6 CZ- 7-4 Owner: V Address: i Tel:3�/-$/ Z Z i 1 Taken by: cciy I I Date of inspection: a- /--- 0 T Time: Z '' INSPECTOR'S REPORT: l/. ,c _ //� .✓ N- �. , - ;. /scoff . �� 1 / t •- �4 f 7j ,• 2 ... /Su —,..- ,, '=i. 11/ D Digia Taken etia sox XKSI , Inspector Signature 1-2 OA (u:1)5rrvi) ,VOCdAVrF //-16 (fO. fon') Ao� 5-1" Ac ldn.veE ( C•l.,a/<) BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS HIA DOURMASHKIN,R.N.,Chair :HARD P.BRUNSWICK,M.D. OSEMARIE KARPARIS,R.N. ER J.McERLAIN,Health Agent (413)587-1214 FAX(413)587-1221 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 210 MAIN STREET 01060 )ER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE I "MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION AT: 13 Munroe Street, 1'Floor Left Apt., Northampton, MA 01060 DATE: March 18, 2002 ORD�ADDRESSED O. 53 Oveerlpook Drive 01027 COPY OF REPORT TO: Therese Lee Williams 13 Munroe Street, 1n Floor Left Northampton, MA 01060 This is an important legal document. It may effect your rights You may obtain a translation of this form at: Isto a um documento legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradgao deste documento de: Le suivante est un important document legal. II pourrait affectar vos droits. Vous pouvez obtenir une traduction de cette forme a: Questo a un documento legale importante. Potrebbe avere effectto sui suoi diritti. Lei pu0 ottenere una traduzione di questo modulo a: Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus direchos. Ud. Puede adquirir una tradccion de esta forma en: To jest wazne legalny dokument. To moze miec wplyw na twoje uprawnienia. Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Tel #: (413) 587- 1214 The Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at 13 Munroe Street, Northampton, MA (assessor's map 38B parcel 104 .), for compliance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code. This letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations listed below, which are serious enough as to endanger or materially impair the health safety, and well-being of the occupants. Under authority of Chapter III, Section 127 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code,you are hereby ordered to make a good faith effort to correct the following violations within FOURTEEN DAYS of the receipt of this order. LATION 1 VIOLATION REMEDY Owner name and contact information not posted, as required under 410.481. Post owner name and information in an approved location. (Copy of Regulation enclosed). 10 & i1 (1) Exterior front gutters located along the front and on both front sides of the dwelling are rotted, with holes, and in general badly deteriorated and in need of replacement. (See attached photos). (2) Dining Room (a) Left prime window sash cord busted; window not weathertight. Window will not stay open or in position without being propped up. (b) Right prime window ill-fitted and not weathertight; outer window panel will not stay in position without being propped up. (c) Interior dining room wall with large cracks in plaster. (d) Exterior wall with loose plaster and hole in one area along the lower portion of the wall in vicinity of right window. (1) Replace these badly deteriorated gutters in an approved manner. (2) Dining Room (a) Repair/replace left prime window in an approved manner so that it will be fully and easily operational. (b) Repair/replace left prime window in an approved manner so that it will be fully and easily operational. (c) Refinish cracked wall areas so as to properly fill and seal them. (d) Repair wall area where plaster is loose and deteriorated. (3) Bedroom Left prime window sash cords busted; window not weathertight. Window will not stay open or In position without being propped up. Outside refuse receptacles lack tight- fitting lids. (3) Bedroom Repair/replace left prime window in an approved manner so that it will be fully and easily operational. Provide tight-fitting lids for all refuse receptacles, as required. Inspection of the premises was made on March 15, 2002 at approximately 9:50 a.m. If you have any questions regarding this abatement order contact the Board of Health office. Very truly yours, David E. Kochan Sanitary Inspector Northampton Board of Health This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. CERTIFIED MAIL# 7001 2510 0004 8173 5020 13 Munroe Street - 3-15-Zuut 13 Munroe St_Front Porch Gutter.JPG S Munroe St-Front L Corner.JPG nroe St- Front R Lower Corner01.JPGG..JPG 13 Munroe St- Front R Lower Corner02.J`PG 13 Munroe St-Front Upper L Corner.JPG James Croft 13 Munroe St.Apt 4 Northampton,MA 01060 Tel:413-586-2549 October 26,2005 Mr.Ernest J.Mathieu,ILS.,MS.,C.H.O. Director of Public Health City of Northampton Board of Health 212 Main St. Northampton,MA 01060 Dear Mr. Mathieu: I have been a tenant at 13 Munroe St-,Apt.4 for 14 year and 9 months. I will be an occupant of this apartment until midnight October 31,2005. I would like to file a formal complaint ga inst the current landlords of this building for the following health,safety,and 1.) There is exposed asbestos on a pipe in the third floor attic next to the hot water heater and on some pipes in the basement 2.) There are holes in the wall on the third floor stairway going up to apartment 4. Also there is plaster falling down from the ceiling in apartment 4. 3.) There is no handrail on the third floor stairway going up to apartment 4,as required by law. 4.) There is no electrical wall plate in the room facing Munroe St in apartment 4. 5.) There is lead paint Peeling from the third floor porch overlooking the driveway. 6.) The overhead hall light is falling out of its socket on the second floor landing and there is paint peeling next to it. 7.) I quest ion the structural integrity of the second floor porch,as it appears to be coming away from the wall. This can be seen when viewing sideways the dividing sections on this porch- I.) There is a cracked window on the rear second floor landing with broken glass on the overhanging porch root There is another window in the attic that is cracked and both attic windows are not weather resistant In addition there are several cracked windows in the second floor apartment facing South Street Also there are cracked windows in both apartments on the Ent floor. 9.)Since the landlord does not live on the premises,be is required to have his name, address and phone number posted at both the front and rear entrances. The former hmdlord did this but the current one has not. 10.) The trash area has been in disorder for over a month now,with t ached the everywhere,even though on at least two occasions I have personally four the landlord to explain this situation to both of them. They did purchase these containers and left them in the back and cleaned the area raccoons wov However,thes trasheaas are inadequate as they have just flip tops. p oere every night and knock over the trishaws and the garbage is spread ad eve and for the raccoons,vermin,dogs and cats to rummage through during night What needs to be done to have trash cans with flip up handles that lock the top down and then have the handles secured with a small bungee cord.many 11.) There is a tremendous amount of trash in the basement,including Yoe water paint cans,also la the attic there is also a lot of trash,incudog amt wt ter heaters. Although the garage is a separate building,there good trash in that building also,with various paint cans. I would think in all instances these pose potential fire hazards. I certainly hope you will be able to schedule an inspection of the property at 13 Munroe St.so that these health and safety violations can be corrected as soon as possible. I would also like to inform you of the urgency of this,since four or the five apartments are being vacated as of October 31g,2005 and it would appear that the current landlord should be in compliance with all safety and health regulations of the City of Northampton before new tenants are allowed in. I am enclosing approximately 24 color photos illustrating the infractions mentioned above. I look forward to hearing from you and I can be reached at 1413.586-2549. I thank you in advance for your attention to this very important matter. Pa. A copy of this letter is being sent to Mr.Brian Wallace and Mr.Joseph Pacefa of Sequoia properties,the present landlords of 13 Munroe St. In addition each tenant in three remaining apartments will receive a copy of this letter. they are Mr. Michael Kennedy,apartment 1°floor right,: Ms. Graham and Ms.Renaud, ° (who will be remaining after November 1°,2005), and Ms. apartment Schafer 1 floor left( 2nd floor t,(2S floor left is Jennifer Schafer and Ms.Jessica Van Steensburg, currently vacant). Mr.Brian Wallace and Mr.Joseph Patella may be reached at: Sequoia Properties 18 Severn Street Longmeadow,MA 01106 (413)796-1234 k_ BOARD OF REALM[ CITY HALL COMPLAINT RECORD 'O CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE JM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION" AND/OR MGL, CHAPTER 111, JS 122-127,ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES AT: tD OF HEALTH IAEMBERS E KARPARIS,R.N.,MPH IMGEOUR,MHEd,CHES FLEITMAN,M.D. STAFF ,thleu,R.S.,M.S..C.H.O. for of Public Health Nor,R.S.,Sanitary Inspector 1,R.N..Public Health Nurse [aline Heon,Clerk OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 (413)587-1214 FAX(413)587-1221 i November 15,2005 Brian Wallace and Joseph Pacella Sequoia Properties 18 Severn Street Longmeadow,MA 01106 RE: 13 Monroe Street,Apt. 4 REASON FOR INSPECTION: Complaint by Tenant This is an important legal document. It may affect your rights. You may obtain a translation of this form at: Isto e urn document° legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradgao deste document° de: Le suivante est un important document legal. II pourrait affectar vos droits. Vous pouvez obtenir une traduction de cette forme a: Questo e un document°legate importante. Potrebbe avere effectto sui suoi diritti. Lei pub ottenere una traduzione di quest°modulo a: Este es un documento legal importante.Puede que afecte sus direchos. Ud. Puede adquirir una tradcci6n de esta forma en: To jest wazne legalny dokument. To moze miec wplyw na twoje uprawnienia. Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: ian Wallace and Mr Joseph Pacella: ative from the Northampton Board of Health conducted an inspection of your building on 2005 and November 16 2005 at the premises located at 13 Monroe Street Apt.4, as,114.L. owned or operated by you, for compliance with CHAPTER II OF THE STATE Y CODE AND MGL CHAPTER 111 SECTIONS 122-127 ABATEMENT OF ES. This letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations listed below, which are ugh as to endanger or materially impair the health, safety, and well-being of the occupants. e that photos were taken durin the ins ection. :E II 410.000 VIOLATIONS: XTERIOR ENTRANCE AND REAR EXTERIOR ENTRANCE Owners name, address, and telephone number not posted in entrance hallway. ORDER: Owners name, address and telephone number must be posted and maintained on dwelling adjacent to the mailboxes for such dwelling or elsewhere in the interior of such dwelling in a location visible to the residents. IT MUST BE CONSTRUCTED ON UARE NOTICE OF SIZE BEARING HIS DURABLE O MATERIAL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE ,NUMBER.INCHES IN Entrance door was not secured locked upon inspection. Building must be secured and locked at all times. ORDER: I a mechanical locking device. (See Below) 410.480: Locks (A) Every dwelling shall be capable of being reasonably secured against unlawful entry. (B) Every entry door of a dwelling shall be capable of being reasonably secured from unlawful entry and shall be properly fitted with an operating locking device. (C) The main entry door of a dwelling containing more than three dwelling units shall be so designed or equipped so as to close and lock automatically with a lock, including a lock with an electrically-operated striker mechanism, a self-closing door and associated equipment. Every door of the main common entryway is equipped as provided into said preceding lgsentence shall be equipped with an lock. which is egmpp P (M.G.L. c. 143,s.3R.)(D) (D) and shall be fitted Every e door with an operating Ming unit shall locking be deep able of being reasonably secured from unlawful entry (E) Every openable exterior window of a dwelling shall be capable of being reasonably secured and shall be properly fitted with an operating locking device. t REAR OF BUILDING-TRASH STORAGE AREA Several trash containers with no lids. Containers are not watertight receptacles. Garbage, trash and other debris scattered on ground. Several trash bags on the ground. This situation is an attractive area for animals and it is easy for them to get in the trash and scatter it. ORDER: Provide a sufficient amount of trash cans for tenants. ALL TRASH CANS MUST HAVE LIDS. Clean area around trash storage site. CORRECT VIOLATION IMMEDIATELYAND NOTIFY THIS OFFICE AT 557-1214 WHEN CORECCED. (Please read the copy of this regulation is below: ) 410.600: Storage of Garbage and Rubbish (A) Said receptacles ptacles and comers shall be of shall metal oil err durable. rodent-proof material. Rubbish shall be stnrd in receptacle_ of metal or ot1`r dt'rable rodent-proof,„,te rial garbage and cbhish shall he put out for collection no earlier than the day of collection. (B) Plastic bags shall be used to store garbage or mixed rubbish and garbage only if used as a liner in watertight receptacles with tight-fining covers as required in 105 CMR 410.600(A). provided that the plastic bags may be put out for collection except in those places where such practice is prohibited by local rule or ordinance or except in those cases where the Department of Public Health determines that such practice constitutes a health problem. For purposes of the preceding sentence,in making its determination the Department shall consider, among other things, evidence of strewn garbage. torn garbage bags, or evidence of rodents. (C) The owner of any dwelling that contains three or more dwelling units,the owner of any rooming house. and the occupant of any other dwelling place shall provide as many receptacles for the storage of garbage shall locate them so as sufficient he convenient to the tenant and so final that no objectionable odors enter any dwelling. (D) garbage and Tubb sh each thelrrecep unit, cles rrequir d rooming 105 shall CMRe410 600(C responsible ) or at the point of collection by the owner. NAY LEADING TO APARTMENT 84 Holes and cracks in the walls of stairway. ORDER: Cover or seal holes in walls. No hand railing in stairway.It appears to have been removed. ORDER: Install hand railing as per code. )OR HALLWAY Holes and cracks in walls,peeling paint, and wallpaper is peeling. ORDER: Scrap and repaint peeling paint. Repair and seal all holes and cracks. Re- seal wallpaper to wall. Light fixture is not properly secured to ceiling. ORDER: Secure light fixture to ceiling. Broken window pane. Missing glaze on windows (cracked,broken, and peeling)Window is not weather tight. ORDER: Make window weather tight. Replace broken window pane. Re-glaze window. DNI Ceiling has holes and cracks. ORDER: Repair and seal ceiling holes and cracks AREA Ceiling has water stain and evidence of leak(s) above stove. ORDER: Find and repair leak. Paint water stains. Missing cover plate to electrical box. ORDER: Replace cover. OONI Ceiling has holes and cracks. ORDER: Repair and seal ceiling holes and cracks. M )ORCHES Holes and cracks in walls in the room and closet.. ORDER: Repair and seal all holes and cracks. Peeling paint. ORDER: Scrap and repaint areas were paint is peeling. 2nd Floor porch appears to be sagging/leaning forward. To be reviewed for safety by the Building Department. Attic has excessive clutter and conducive to a rodent and vermin and an attractive harborage area. Some items observed were three hot water heaters, and other objects. ORDER: Clean attic and remove some clutter. Friable asbestos on heating pipes along ceiling in the attic. ORDER: Repair, replace or remove all friable asbestos in accordance with the regulations of the Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection(D.E.P.). All work must be done by a licensed contractor and proper filing must be completed with the D.E.P. Broken window pane.Window is not weather window pane. ORDER Make window weather tight. Replace broken 5' AR Cellar has excessive clutter and conducive to a rodent and vermin and an attractive harborage area. Some items observed were three hot water heaters, and other objects. (ie.20+ paint cans, etc.) ORDER: Clean attic and remove some clutter. Friable asbestos on heating pipes along ceiling in the cellar. ORDER: Repair. replace or remove all friable asbestos in accordance with the regulations of the Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection(D.E.P.). All work must be done by a licensed contractor and proper filing must be completed with the D.E.P. No hand railing in stairway. ORDER: install hand railing as per code. RIOR OF BUILDING :RAT Some windows were observed to be cracked and some had missing screens. ORDER: Replace broken windows and missing screens. This section of the code states that no person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling, dwelling unit, mobile dwelling unit, or rooming unit for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking or eating therein, which does not comply with the requirements of 105 CMR 410.000. States that one or more of the violations listed above is or may be a Condition which may materially impair the health or safety and well-being of the occupant as determined by 105 CMR 410.750 of Article II of the State Sanitary Code. :ATIONS OF MGL CHAPTER 111, SECTIONS 122-127, TEMENT OF NUISANCES: LGE has excessive clutter and conducive to a rodent and vermin and an attractive harborage area. it Clean garage and remove some clutter. TRIOR OF PREMISES vay has broken blacktop with many holes. This situation is a trip hazard danger. R. Repair holes in blacktop in driveway. 6 6 authority of ARTICLE II, 105 CMR 410.000, MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR HUMAN 'ATION AND M.G.L., CHAPTER 111, SECTIONS 122 TO 125,ABATEMENT OF LACES,you are hereby ordered to make a good faith effort to correct the following ins BY NOVEMBER 30, 2005 OR AS INDICATED IN THE ORDER AND NOTIFY )FFICE AT 587-1214 WHEN ALL VIOLATIOS ARE CORRECTED. 2TANT NOTE: iE NOTIFY THIS OFFICE AT 587-1214 WHEN ALL OF THE VIOLATIONS ARE ECTED TO ARRANGE FOR A RE-INSPECTION. IF ALL OF THE VIOLATIONS iOT FOUND TO BE CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION AND HER RE-INSPECTION IS REQIRED THERE WILL BE A$75.00 RE-INSPECTION OR EACH RE-INSPECTION REOIRED. you be aggrieved by this order,you have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. A must be received in writing to the office of the Board of Health within seven (7) days of receipt of this kt said hearing, you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present witnesses and documentary .e as to why this order should be modified or withdrawn. You have the right to be represented by an y. You may contact this office to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant inspection or investigation , orders, notices and other documentary information relative to this property. If these premises are occupied ll housing, the occupants are entitled to their statutory rights and remedies. feel free to contact the Board of Health office, at 587-1214, if you have any questions concerning this Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. This inspection report is signed and certified he pains and penalties of perjury. =1X J. Mathieu, R.S., M.S., C.H.O. Jr of Public Health Building Department Fire Department James Croft 58 Bardwell Street, Unit C South Hadley, MA 01075 (ATTACHMENT) 7 'OLLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE TENANTS LEGAL DIES. it Withholding(General Laws Chapter 239 Section 8A) e Violations Are Not Being Corrected you may be entitled to hold back your rent payments. You can do thout being evicted if t) You can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain code violations which are serious enough to endanger or aterially impair your health or safety and that your landlord knew about the violations before you were behind in your rent. You did not cause the violations and they can be repaired while you continue In live in the building. You are prepared to pay any portion of the rent into court if a judge orders you to pay it. (For this it is best to put the rent coney aside in a safe place.) a air and Deduct (General Laws Chapter 111 section 127L) AT sometimes allows you to use your rent money to make the repairs yourself If our local code enforcement agency s that there are code violations which endanger or materially impair your health, safety or well-being and your d has received written notice of the violations, you may be able to use this remedy. If the owner fails to begin ary repairs (or to enter into a written contract to have them made) within five days after notice or to complete repairs 14 days after notice you can use up to four months' rent in any year to make the repairs. aliatory Rent Increases or Evictions Prohibited (General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18 and Chapter fiction 2A). vner may not increase your rent or evict you in retaliation for making a complaint to your local code enforcement about code violations. If the owner raises your rent or tries to evict within six months after you have made the aint he or she will have to show good reason for the increase or eviction, which is unrelated to your complaint. You able to sue the landlord for damages if he or she tries this. nt Receivership (General Laws Chapter 111, Sections 127C-H). :cupants and/or the board of health may petition the District or Superior Court to allow rent to be paid into court rather the owner. The court may then appoint a"receiver"who may spend as much of the rent money as is needed to correct dation. The receiver is not subject to a spending limitation of four months' rent. each of Warranty of Habitability. nay be entitled to sue your landlord to have all or some of your rent returned if your dwelling unit does not meet rum standards of habitability. ifair and Deceptive Practices (General Laws chapter 93A). ng an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection act and regulations for which nay sue an owner. THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE /. IT IS ADVISABLE THAT YOU CONSULT AN ATTORNEY BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO HHOLD YOUR RENT OR TAKE ANY OTHER LEGAL ACTION. ssage rnie Mathieu rom: Ernie Mathieu ;ent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 5:18 PM '0: 'Joseph M. Pacella' ;object: RE: Request for Extension/ Update re: 13 Munroe St. lttachments: Code Housing Standards.doc rvember 30, 2005 tar Mr. Pacella, Lase be informed that your reuuest for an extension to December 20, 2005 to correct the violations in ur letter dated November 18, 2005 has been granted. Here is the housing code in word doc form ached to this email. so, there is a very good website that an Attorney (A.Joseph Ross,J.D.) in Boston has that is worth uking at. Many other landlords who have looked at it have said it was helpful to them. is website by J. Ross for Housing information is: www,attomeyross.com int this out and follow these directions before you open the website. After you open the site the home ige has a table of categories to click on. Click onto "Law Info". There are many helpful documents :re. I suggest that you click onto:"How to be a landlord and avoid legal trouble". You should also reek out the other documents on this page. 000 LUCK! rnie Mathieu, 371213 (Direct Line) rom: Joseph M. Pacella [mailto:jmpacella @egan0anagan.com] ent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 2:47 PM o: Ernie Mathieu c Brian J. Wallace object: Request for Extension/ Update re: 13 Munroe St. mportance: High %IA EMAIL ONLY—REQUEST FOR EXTENSION UNTIL DECEMBER 20,2005 1/30/05 /ear Director Mathieu: I am writing as you instructed during our phone conversation on the 28th to address the issues set brth in the Order dated 11/18/05. It took me more time that I thought to verify a work schedule with :ontractors for the remaining work. You will be pleased to hear that much of the work you requested 12;7/2005 Iessage Page2 of4 is already been completed prior to ever receiving any notice from your office. However, as discussed, e will need an extension to complete all of the issues addressed in the Order, having both substantial •novations to complete and only receiving the Order less than a week before the November 30, 2003 ate for compliance. I will try to provide you below with some background on our ownership of this property, the anovations we have undertaken and the timetable for the completion of all renovations, which address of only all of the concerns that the Order states over the common areas and Apt. 4 but also completely enovates the two other apartments that had almost never been renovated due to the temperament of dor management as well as several tenants who had lived there for many years at a very reduced rate ithout security deposits. We purchased this property on or about August 31, 2005 and shortly thereafter informed tenants that ,e would begin substantial renovations. We informed them that rent would increase as a result as well. ! ad a number of conversations with Mr. Croft who relayed that he was very interested in staying but my at the same rent. I am now surprised to hear that our inherited, former tenant, Mr. Croft had ancems about the condition of the premises which were never even voiced to us. It seems strange in amparison that he lived there for almost 15 years without contacting your office about these issues of ecay in his apartment which could only have been caused over a long period of time, and he had ;marked that the property was never advertised for sale because he would have liked to purchase it. Based on your sincere representation that you will work with us, we will not request a hearing. I trust in you will find that we are not the root of the poor condition of the premises and that we have and will take our best efforts to make the needed renovations. The following is an update of the work that has and will be completed: Five new large trash cans with attached lids have been provided and all refuse cleaned up long ago. his was the only thing that I recall Mr. Croft complained of. We went up there at least three times nd cleaned up and secured the old barrels (that had removable lids) only to find that they were knocked ver or the lids were left off. It was clear to us from what we observed that much of this was caused by amething other than animals. We hired Duseau Trucking for removal of rubbish and have paid extra so rat the cans do not have to be put out on and brought back from the curb for the convenience of tenants nd the neighbors. . Four 20-40 yard dumpsters have been removed from the site,which not only removed clutter as rdered but has virtually cleaned out all the debris from the basement, attic and garage. We bought the roperty "as is" and these items all belonged to the former owner or tenants and had been there for many ears. We were glad to utilize the Honor Court to help with finish loading these dumpsters in this rocess. All that remains are some old paint cans, motor oil, etc. that could not go into the dumpster and „ill be disposed of elsewhere. . The third floor apartment has had all off the ceilings and walls repaired and recovered,plastered and ainted. The water mark in the ceiling of the kitchen was extremely old and unchanged. After watching ris areas in rain storms, there was no leak in the roof to fix, and Mr. Croft never complained of any .taks. You should know that damage to the stairway appeared to greatly increase by Mr. Coft's move ut and appeared to be more than reasonable wear and tear. This has all been repaired with new heetrock, etc. Two handrails have been permanently installed on the left wall of the stairs heading up to is apartment to provide full coverage as someone walks up. 1/7/2005 usage One handrail was also installed on the left side of the basement stairs as requested. A second one 11 be in place for the next stretch of stairs well before December 20, 2005. The company's information is being framed in an 8 '/z x 11" page facing you as you walk in through front entrance in large font,including Brian and my telephone numbers I read the order to make this Iuired for only one entrance. Please let me know if this is needed on the back door as well. Although t part of the order, you should know that we also ordered 6 new, locking mail boxes for the front and 11 put a bigger number 13 for fire and police response. We will also be adding more exterior motion nsor lighting under the porches. New locks have already been installed on both exterior doors as well as to all exterior exits to artments. We are making enough keys to distribute to everyone such that the building can be locked at times. We will discuss the importance of keeping this secured with all tenants as well. As to the upstairs hallway: I was not aware that the law provided that the aesthetics of the peeling all paper or paint be repaired unless it posed some danger. We had, however already scheduled the me contractor to start this work as early as December 15, 2005. He put off another job to renovate the ree apartments for the past month to assist us prior to receiving this notice. He tells me it will take 3-5 Lys to renovate the main entrance, stairway and 2"d floor hall. The wallpaper is already off the 2"d )or hall and we expect to completely repair the ceilings and walls. We also have already purchased all-to-wall carpeting in place of what presently exists in the main hall and stairs and 2"11 floor hall. A :eased electrician will be replacing the hanging fixture in the hall either today or tomorrow with a rge flourescent fixture which is more suitable to the safety and welfare of the tenants. Although not .dered, hallway lighting will be greatly improved with new fixtures and we also have replaced nearly 1 of the old fixtures in these apartments with new ones. Although not included on the order, the ectrician has been directed to make sure that all necessary GFI outlets in kitchens/baths be put into ace for the safety of occupants. Twenty-five new windows were already installed and another 16 were ordered a few weeks ago, hich will replace all of the windows that were not already renovated in the building (except basement). arvey Industries has been promising these windows to us for 1-2 weeks now, but I am assured that the indows will be ready and this will be completed before December 20, 2005. . As discussed, our property inspector had told us and we saw that the asbestos was in"very good andition" on the property. We may have to meet to see what you were concerned with. The pipe overing in the 31a floor attic appears to have been the result of a person pulling on it. This was not that 'ay on inspection. As we discussed, I will contact a licensed group to have them come and view the sbestos, fix any concerns and verify to you that there is no friable asbestos. I hope to have this ompleted by December 20,2005 but I know that if work needs to be done,this may take more time. 0. The exterior painting of the porches cannot be done until the spring or I am told that it will simply of hold. We are looking into the cost of jacking up the front porch. If we do not repair it, we will have ae building department come out to verify that the present condition does not pose a risk. We are both mply framed guys and we were out on all of the front porches and felt no concern. Our property aspector believed that this separation from the house was superficial. I do not yet know how much time s needed for this. 1. Driveway: A underground oil tank that leaked was properly removed as part of this sale by the trior owner. We tried to get this patched, but apparently the companies that make tar are shut down until he spring. We will do this as soon as we are able to in the Spring. Please let us know if there is anything 12/7/2005 :ssage e that should be done on this. I hope these details show you that we have and continue to work in good faith to deal with these ues set forth in the Order. There was a lot to the Order and we have never taken on a property like s, so if we have missed anything,please let me know, and we will address it immediately. Please let me know if we can have an appropriate extension to continuing working on these issues at ur earliest convenience until December 20, 2005. I presume that we will talk about the exterior issues it we are told cannot be done until Spring at that time and probably need more time for those issues. tanks again. �ry truly yours, seph M. Pacella, Manager :quoia Properties, LLC [2;7/2005 [essage Page 1 of 5 ram: Ernie Mathieu ant Tuesday, December 20,2005 2:28 PM o: 'jmpacella @eganflanagan.com abject: FW: Request for Extension/Update re: 13 Munroe St. rom: Ernie Mathieu ent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 2:24 PM 3: 'Joseph M. Pacella' object: RE: Request for Extension/ Update re: 13 Munroe St. 'member 19, 2005 'ear Mr.Pacella, lease be informed that your request for a second extension to January 19, 2006 to correct the violations i your letter dated November 18, 2005.has been granted. Here is the housing code in word doc form tached to this email. rnie Mathieu, 671213 (Direct Line) rom: Joseph M. Pacella [mailto:jmpacella @eganfanagan.com] ent:Tuesday, December 20, 2005 1:33 PM o: Ernie Mathieu ubject: RE: Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. ear Mr. Mathieu: As discussed,we are requesting an extension until January 19, 2005 with respect to the property located at 13 lunroe St.. The purpose of the extension is to allow for additional work to be completed as there were work slays with contractors and additional delay caused by the incliment weather conditions. ery truly yours, )seph M. Pacella, Manager equoia Properties, LLC Original Message From: Ernie Mathieu [mailto:emathieu @northamptonma.gov] Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 5:18 PM To: Joseph M. Pacella Subject: RE: Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. November 30, 2005 Dear Mr. Pacella, Please be informed that your request for an extension to December 20, 2005 to correct the violations in your letter dated November 18 2005,has been granted. Here is the housing code in word doc form attached to this email. ile://C:\Documents and Settings\emathieu\My Documents\Word Files CODE VIOLATION... 6/5/2006 essage Page 2 of 5 Also, there is a very good website that an Attorney(A.Joseph Ross,J. D.) in Boston has that is worth looking at. Many other landlords who have looked at it have said it was helpful to them. His website by J. Ross for Housing information is www.attorneyross.com Print this out and follow these directions before you open the website. After you open the site the home page has a table of categories to click on. Click onto "Law Info". There are many helpful documents here. I suggest that you click onto"How to be a landlord and avoid legal trouble". You should also check out the other documents on this page. GOOD LUCK! Ernie Mathieu, 5871213 (Direct Line) From: Joseph M. Pacella [mailto:jmpacella @eganflanagan.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 2:47 PM To: Ernie Mathieu Cc: Brian J. Wallace Subject: Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. Importance: High VIA EMAIL ONLY—REQUEST FOR EXTENSION UNTIL DECEMBER 20,2005 11/30/05 Dear Director Mathieu: I am writing as you instructed during our phone conversation on the 28th to address the issues set forth in the Order dated 11/18/05. It took me more time that I thought to verify a work schedule with contractors for the remaining work. You will be pleased to hear that much of the work you requested has already been completed prior to ever receiving any notice from your office. However, as discussed,we will need an extension to complete all of the issues addressed in the Order,having both substantial renovations to complete and only receiving the Order less than a week before the November 30, 2003 date for compliance. I will try to provide you below with some background on our ownership of this property,the renovations we have undertaken and the timetable for the completion of all renovations,which address not only all of the concerns that the Order states over the common areas and Apt. 4 but also completely renovates the two other apartments that had almost never been renovated due to the temperament of prior management as well as several tenants who had lived there for many years at a very reduced rate without security deposits. We purchased this property on or about August 31, 2005 and shortly thereafter informed tenants that we would begin substantial renovations. We informed them that rent would increase as a result as well. I had a number of conversations with Mr. Croft who relayed that he was very interested in staying but only at the same rent. I am now surprised to hear that our inherited, former tenant, Mr. Croft had concerns about the condition of the premises which were never even ile://C:\Documents and Settings\emathieu\My Documents\Word Files\CODE VIOLATION... 6/5/2006 Page 3 of 5 ;sage voiced to us. It seems strange in comparison that he lived there for almost 15 years without contacting your office about these issues of decay in his apartment which could only have been caused over a long period of time, and he had remarked that the property was never advertised for sale because he would have liked to purchase it. Based on your sincere representation that you will work with us, we will not request a hearing. I trust that you will find that we are not the root of the poor condition of the premises and that we have and will make our best efforts to make the needed renovations. The following is an update of the work that has and will be completed: 1. Five new large trash cans with attached lids have been provided and all refuse cleaned up long ago. This was the only thing that I recall Mr. Croft complained of. We went up there at least three times and cleaned up and secured the old barrels (that had removable lids)only to find that they were knocked over or the lids were left off. It was clear to us from what we observed that much of this was caused by something other than animals. We hired Duseau Trucking for removal of rubbish and have paid extra so that the cans do not have to be put out on and brought back from the curb for the convenience of tenants and the neighbors. 2. Four 20-40 yard dumpsters have been removed from the site,which not only removed clutter as ordered but has virtually cleaned out all the debris from the basement, attic and garage. We bought the property "as is" and these items all belonged to the former owner or tenants and had been there for many years. We were glad to utilize the Honor Court to help with finish loading these dumpsters in this process All that remains are some old paint cans, motor oil, etc. that could not go into the dumpster and will be disposed of elsewhere. 3. The third floor apartment has had all off the ceilings and walls repaired and recovered, plastered and painted. The water mark in the ceiling of the kitchen was extremely old and unchanged. After watching this areas in rain storms, there was no leak in the roof to fix, and Mr. Croft never complained of any leaks.You should know that damage to the stairway appeared to greatly increase by Mr. Coft's move out and appeared to be more than reasonable wear and tear This has all been repaired with new sheetrock, etc. Two handrails have been permanently installed on the left wall of the stairs heading up to this apartment to provide full coverage as someone walks up. 4. One handrail was also installed on the left side of the basement stairs as requested. A second one will be in place for the next stretch of stairs well before December 20,2005. 5. The company's information is being framed in an 8 1/2 x 11" page facing you as you walk in through the front entrance in large font,including Brian and my telephone numbers. I read the order to make this required for only one entrance. Please let me know if this is needed on the back door as well. Although not part of the order,you should know that we also ordered 6 new, locking mail boxes for the front and will put a bigger number 13 for fire and police response. We will also be adding more exterior motion sensor lighting under the porches. 6. New locks have already been installed on both exterior doors as well as to all exterior exits to apartments. We are making enough keys to distribute to everyone such that the building can be locked at all times. We will discuss the importance of keeping this secured with all tenants as well. ile://C:\Documents and Settings\emathieu\My Documents Word Files\CODE VIOLATION... 6/5/2006 Page4OI 3 Se 7. As to the upstairs hallway: I was not aware that the law provided that the aesthetics of the peeling wall paper or paint be repaired unless it posed some danger. We had,however, ore adyther scheduled the same contractor to start this work as early as December 15, He P job to renovate the three apartments for the past month to assist us prior to receiving this notice. He tells me it will take 3-5 days to renovate the main entrance, stairway and 2"d floor hall. The wallpaper is already off the 2"d floor hall and we expect to completely repair the ceilings and walls. We also have already purchased wall-to-wall carpeting in place of what presently exists in the main hall and stairs and 2"d floor hall. A licensed electrician will be replacing the hanging fixture in the hall either today or tomorrow with a large flourescent fixture which is more suitable to the safety and welfare of the tenants. Although not ordered,hallway lighting will be greatly improved with new fixtures, and we also have replaced nearly all of the old fixtures in these apartments not included order, electrician directed to make sure that all necessary FI outlets in kitchens/baths beputnto place the safety of occupants. 8. Twenty-five new windows were already installed and another 16 were ordered a few weeks ago,which will replace all of the windows that were not already renovated in the building (except basement). Harvey Industries has been promising these windows to us for 1-2 weeks now,but I am assured that the windows will be ready and this will be completed before December 20, 2005. 9. As discussed, our property inspector had told us and we saw that the asbestos was in "very good condition" on the property. We may have to meet to see what you were concerned with. The pipe covering in the 3rd floor attic appears to have been the result of a person pulling on it. This was not that way on inspection. As we discussed, I will contact a licensed group to have them come and view the asbestos, fix any concerns and verify to you that there is no friable asbestos.I hope to have this completed by December 20, 2005 but I know that if work needs to be done,this may take more time. 10. The exterior painting of the porches cannot be done until the spring or I am told that it will simply not hold. We are looking into the cost of jacking up the front porch. If we do not repair it, we will have the building department come out to verify that the present condition does not pose a risk. We are both amply framed guys and we were out on all of the front porches and felt no concern. Our property inspector believed that this separation from the house was superficial. I do not yet know how much time is needed for this. 11. Driveway: A underground oil tank that leaked was properly removed as part of this sale by the prior owner. We tried to get this patched,but apparently the companies that make tar are shut down until the spring. We will do this as soon as we are able to in the Spring. Please let us know if there is anything else that should be done on this. I hope these details show you that we have and continue to work in good faith to deal with these issues set forth in the Order. There was a lot to the Order and we have never taken on a property like this, so if we have missed anything,please let me know and we will address it immediately. Please let me know if we can have an appropriate extension to continuing working on these issues at your earliest convenience until December 20, 2005. I presume that we will talk about the exterior issues that we are told cannot be done until Spring at that time and probably need more time for those issues. Thanks again. ile://C:\Documents and Settings\emathieu\Ivly Documents\Word Files\CODE VIOLATION... 6/5/2006 Page 5 of ge Very truly yours, Joseph M. Pacella,Manager Sequoia Properties,LLC Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version:7.0.338/Vims Database:267.11.0/103-Release Date:9/15/2005 le://C:\Documents and Settings\emathieu\My Documents\Word Files\CODE VIOLATION... 6/5/2006 e Mathieu r: Ernie Mathieu Wednesday, January 11, 2006 11:43 AM 'Joseph M. Pacella' Oct: Request for Extension/Update re: 13 Munroe St. 0 ry 11, 2006 Mr. Pacella, ebe informed that your request fora Third extension to February 19 2006 to correct the v_olatons ur original letter dated November 18, 2005 has been eranted. Mathieu, 213 (Direct Line) I: Joseph M. Pacella [mailto:jmpacella @eganfianagan.com] : Wednesday, January 11, 2006 10:34 AM Ernie Mathieu ect. RE. Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. •Mr. Mathieu: ,ugh our 2nd extension was granted until the 19th of the month, I am writing to request another extension February 19, 2005 with respect to the property located at 13 Munroe St. The purpose of the extension is to r for additional work to be completed as there were work delays with contractors and additional delay caused le incliment weather conditions. in update, I can tell you that the renovation to the wails and ceilings of all hallways are complete(we are still ng wall-to-wall carpet down but that was not part of the order)and the rest of the new windows are in. We s hired ABIDE at some expenses to abate any and all concerns they could possibly find with the asbestos, ;h I am certain will go beyond the concerns that we discussed. They will provide you with a letter upon ipletion. Although not part of the order, ABIDE is also removing sufficient asbestos in the boiler room to make • for installing a new boiler so that we can provide better and more even and efficient heat to our tenants. ,ed on e schedule d , I s notice, informed cannot until ;abat mn willl ak ay and waassu ed that there is no ne o di t rb any of e tenants. We are ping to have the front porch raised, repaired and inspected by close of the next extension as I have found a 'tractor that belives he can do this in the wintertime. In any event, as previously mentioned, the outside nting and the driveway cannot be dealt with until the spring. I will keep you posted. ase let me know that this is alright and if there is anything more that we need to address. ry truly yours, seph M. Pacella, Manager quoia Properties, LLC Original Message From: Ernie Mathieu [mailto:emathieu @northamptonma.gov] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 2:28 PM To: Joseph M. Pacella /11/2006 ge Subject: FN: Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. From: Ernie Mathieu Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 2:24 PM To: 'Joseph M. Pacella' Subject RE: Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. December 19,2005 rage G. lit z. Dear Mr Pacella, Please be informed that your rearrest for a second extension to January 19 2006 to correct the violations in your letter dated November 18,2005,has been granted. Here is the housing code in word doc form attached to this email. Ernie Mathieu, 5871213 (Direct Line) From: Joseph M. Pacella [mailto:jmpacella @e9anflanagan.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 1:33 PM To: Ernie Mathieu Subject: RE: Request for Extension/ Update re: 13 Munroe St. Dear Mr. Mathieu: As discussed, we are requesting an extension until January 19, 2005 with respect to the property there were twork delays with contractors ontracto s and additional delay caused bythe ncliment weather conditions.s. Very truly yours, Joseph M. Pacella, Manager Sequoia Properties, LLC L /11/2006 Page 1 of 3 ge : Ernie Mathieu Tuesday,February 07, 2006 1:57 PM oseph M. Pacella' :ct: RE: Request for Extension/Update re: 13 Munroe St. ary 7, 2006 Mr. Pacella, Please be informed that your request fora fourth extension to March 19, 2006 to correct the remaining violations in your original letter dated November 1&2005, as described in your re—lc nest has been granted. Please contact me on this date or within one week to schedule a re- inspection. a Mathieu, 213 (Direct Line) r: Joseph M. Pacella [mailto:jmpacella @eganflanagan.com] :: Monday, February 06, 2006 3:09 PM Ernie Mathieu 3rian J. Wallace jest. RE. Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. Mr. Mathieu: )ugh our last extension remains in effect until the 19th of this month, I am writing to request another extension onto be completed as there were work delays with purpose and delay caused by allow he additional exterior Rain weather conditions. Ise be advised that, as scheduled on the 24th,ABIDE has abated all friable asbestos. You should receive letter this week. In addition although not part of your order,we have installed a new boiler to address what a long-standing issue with inconsistent heat in the building. We are also installing new carpet in the common Nays for aesthetic reasons. have engaged a contractor to perform the necessary repairs for the front porches. I understand that in :ntly looking under the porch at the condition of the soil, the carpenter became concerned that there could be ler settlement in years to come if he tried to dig the holes and pour the new footings before the ground has ipletely thawed. Therefore, when the weather permits, he will pull a permit to do this work. As such, any property will btorpre prepare for the work to be performed. Dan Rosenthal of Rosenthal Building and Remodeling will of P P nY P P my event, discuss this with the Building Dept. Lastly, the driveway repairs, landscaping and exterior painting t we have planned cannot be done until the winter is over as well. I will keep you notified of any additional movements. :ase let me know that this is acceptable. Thanks again. ry truly yours, seph M. Pacella, Manager quoia Properties, LLC Original Message----- From: Ernie Mathieu [milt :e 20hi u@43 t mPtonma.gov] a Sent: Wednesday, January le://C:\Documents and Settings\emathieu\My Documents\Word Files\CODE VIOLATION... 6/5/2006 Page 2 of3 ge To: Joseph M. Pacella Subject: Request for Extension/ Update re: 13 Munroe St. January 11,2006 Dear Mr. Pacella, Please be informed that your rquest fora Third extension to Febraarl 19, 2006 to correct the violations in your original letter dated November 18, 2005 has beenSranted. Ernie Mathieu, 5871213 (Direct Line) From: Joseph M. Pacella [mailto:jmpacella @eganflanagan.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 10:34 AM To: Ernie Mathieu Subject: RE: Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. Dear Mr. Mathieu: Although our 2nd extension was granted until the 19th of the month, I at 3rivingrto request nother of the extension until February 19, 2005 with respect to the property nth extension is to allow for additional work to be completed as there were work delays with contractors and additional delay caused by the incliment weather conditions. As an update, I can tell you that the renovation to the walls and ceilings of all hallways are complete (we are still putting wall-to-wall carpet down but that was not part of the order) and the rest of the new windows are in. We have hired ABIDE at some expenses to abate any and all concerns they could possibly find with the asbestos,which I am certain will go beyond the concerns that we discussed. They will provide you with a letter upon completion. Although not part of the order, ABIDE is also removing sufficient asbestos in the boiler room to make way for installing a new boiler so that we can provide better and more even and efficient heat to our tenants. Based on ABIDE's schedule and the need for a ten day notice, they informed me that they cannot start until 1124. This abatement will take one day, and I was assured that there is no need to disturb any of the tenants. We are hoping to have the front porch raised, repaired and inspected by close of the next extension as I have found a contractor that belives he can do this in the wintertime. In any event, as previously mentioned,the outside painting and the driveway cannot be dealt with until the spring. I will keep you posted. Please let me know that this is alright and if there is anything more that we need to address. Very truly yours, Joseph M. Pacella, Manager Sequoia Properties, LLC Original Message----- From: Ernie Mathieu [mailto:emathieu @noithamptonma.gov] Sent:Tuesday, December 20, 2005 2:28 PM To: Joseph M. Pacella Subject: FW: Request for Extension/ Update re: 13 Munroe St. From: Ernie Mathieu le://C:\Documents and Settings\emathieu\My Documents\Word Files\CODE VIOLATION... 6/5)2006 ;e Page 3 of 3 Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 2:24 PM To: 'Joseph M. Pacella' Subject: RE: Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. December 19, 2005 Dear Mr. Pacella, Please be informed that your request fora second extension to January 19, 2006 to correct the violations in your letter dated November 18 2005 has been granted. Here is the housing code in word doc form attached to this email. Ernie Mathieu, 5871213 (Direct Line) From: Joseph M. Pacella [mailto:jmpacella @eganflanagan.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 1:33 PM To: Ernie Mathieu Subject: RE: Request for Extension/ Update re: 13 Munroe St. Dear Mr. Mathieu: As discussed, we are requesting an extension until January 19, 2005 with respect to the property located at 13 Munroe St.. The purpose of the extension is to allow for additional work to be completed as there were work delays with contractors and additional delay caused by the inclement weather conditions. Very truly yours, Joseph M. Pacella, Manager Sequoia Properties, LLC Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338/Vitus Database: 267.11.0/103 -Release Date:9/15/2005 virus found in this outgoing message. :cked by AVG Free Edition. sion:7.1.375/Virus Database: 267.15.2/251 -Release Date: 214/2006 le://C:\Documents and Settings\emathieu\My Documents\Word Files CODE VIOLATION... 6/5/2006 Mathieu . Ernie Mathieu Tuesday, March 28,2006 12:49 PM 'Joseph M. Pacella' act: RE: Request for Extension I Update re: 13 Munroe St. 28, 2006 dr. Pacella, be informed that your request fora second extension to April 30,2006 to correct the violations in etter dated November l& 2005,has beengrante_d. This was an agreement we made in our ;sion on March 20, 2006 regarding the progress on the repairs. Please call me on or about April )06 to set up a re-inspection time. rely, Mathieu, 213 (Direct Line) a: Joseph M. Pacella [mailto:jmpacella @eganflanagan.com] :: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 12:02 PM Ernie Mathieu Brian J. Wallace jet: FW: Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. r Mr. Mathieu: Der our last conversation on March 20th, I am writing to notify you that all of the violations have been corrected ept for the complete to the two items,,wh which will result in all Ithe violations being corrected tin the original letter that t me to completer 18, two items, t me on November 18, 2005. Presently the painters have already started working on scraping and repainting entire exterior including all porches(although only soaping on the 3rd floor porch was ordered)and we re contracted to have the entire driveway torn out and replaced rather than patching, which will be done as )n as painting is completed Please let me know if this is alright. ry truly yours, seph M. Pacella, Manager iquoia Properties, LLC --Original Message----- :om: Joseph M. Pacella ent: Friday, March 10, 2006 7:36 PM o: 'Ernie Mathieu' c: 'Brian J. Wallace' Update re: 13 Munroe St. ubject: RE: Request for Extension / Up )ear Mr. Mathieu. 3/28/2006 find attached a scanned copy of the paperwork that I received today from ABIDE regarding the work that npleted on the aesbestos as of 1/24/06. In addition to proper disposal I licensing, etc,this shows that took care of all of your concerns through either encapsilation or removal of torn or friable areas. In fact 9s required tbyrorder. Please verify with Chris Coopee if need be aneverything let me done, which know if nythingdmarel lot more I on this issue. wanted to let you know that the front porch had, among other things, virtually all of the supports replaced g/department has been done. If not this cwill likely occur this week. Due torthe Ind an summery we are ith the inspection encing, we are trying to get the driveway repairs, landscaping and exterior painting done, but I am not sure Sletmebknow if you the would like to do so deadline. now or if we had can have another 30 day you xtenson untiltApr reinspect il 19th to so ete exterior repairs, considering the large amount of work(and expense)that has been previously and rly completed. e let me know. Thanks again. truly yours, )h M. Pacella, Manager oia Properties, LLC ----Original Message From: Ernie Mathieu [mailto:emathieu @northamptonma.gov] Sent:Tuesday, February 07, 2006 1:57 PM To: Joseph M. Pacella Subject RE: Request for Extension/ Update re: 13 Munroe St. February 7, 2006 Dear Mr. Pacella, Please be informed that your request for a fourth extension to March 19, 2006 to correct the remaining violations in your original letter dated November 18, 2005, as described in your request has been granted. Please contact me on this date or within one week to schedule a re-inspection. Ernie Mathieu, 5871213 (Direct Line) From: Joseph M. Pacella [mailto:jmpacella @eganflanagan.com] Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 3:09 PM To: Ernie Mathieu Cc: Brian J. Wallace Subject RE: Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. Dear Mr. Mathieu: Although our iM extension rch 19, 2006 with respect to until the 19th of Munroe St this The purpose of the lexxtensionu is to allow for additional until Ma work to the inclement and uncertain weather conditions. work delays with contractors and delay caused by Please be advised that, as scheduled on the 24th, ABIDE has abated all friable asbestos. You should receive their letter this week. In addition although not part of your order, we have installed a new boiler to 3/28/2006 ;e address what was a long-standing issue with inconsistent heat in the building. We are also installing new Carpet in the common hallways for aesthetic reasons. We recently looking under the poorch attheocondition of the soil, the carpenter became concerned that there in e could be further settlement in years to come if he tried to dig the holes and he pour will the new footings before s the ground has completely thawed. Therefore, when the weather permits, pull a p may sees bracing any front of the poperrty�to prepare for the work to beeperfo performed. Rosenthal�ofhat you work.Rosenthal Building and Remodeling will, in any event, discuss this with the Building Dept. Lastly, the over as repairs, l keep you innotified and xt any r painting we have planned cannot be done until the winter is Please let me know that this is acceptable. Thanks again. Very truly yours, Joseph M. Patella, Manager Sequoia Properties, LLC ims found in this outgoing message. :ked by AVG Free Edition. ion: 7.1.375/Virus Database:268.2.1/278-Release Date:3/9/2006 irus found in this outgoing message. eked by AVG Free Edition. sion: 7.1.385/Virus Database: 268.3.2/294-Release Date:3/27/2006 3/28/2006 RD OF HEALTH MEMBERS tIE KARPARIS,R.N.,MPH :RIMGEOUR,MHEd,CHES Y FLEITMAN,M.D. STAFF I.Mathieu,R.S.,M.S.,C.H.O. actor of Public Health tlR.N., ublliic Health Nurse OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH CITY OF NORTHAMPTON NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 TEL(413)58T-1214 FAX(413)567-1221 May 9, 2006 Brian Wallace and Joseph Pacella Sequoia Properties 18 Severn Street Longmeadow,MA 01106 RE: 13 Monroe Street,Apt. 4—Re- Inspection Dear Mr. Brian Wallace and Mr. Joseph Pacella: This notice is to inform you that a re-inspection of this property referenced above, owned by you,was conducted on May 9,2006,as a follow up to the orders for correction of the violations issued against you in an enforcement letter dated November 18,2005,at the premises located at, 13 Monroe Stree[ Apt.4 Northampton MA owned or operated by you. Please be informed that the re-inspection has revealed that you have complied with the correction orders issued to you in the November 18,2005 inspection report letter that was sent to you. No other violations were noted on this day. If you have any questions regarding this matter,please contact me at my office. Sincerely, Ernest J. Mathieu,R.S.,M.S. C.H.O. Director of Public Health Page 1 of 4 ;age n: Joseph M. Pacella Ujmpacella @eganflanagan-tom] :: Saturday,May 13, 2006 4:44 PM Ernie Mathieu bwallmazz @comcast.net ject: RE: Request for Extension/Update re: 13 Munroe St. ik you for your help on this. I know that you had said to drop you a note in a week if we did not receive your off in the mail. I am writing this a few days before the 16th, as I will likely forget this coming week. I will be up trying a case in all next week and will be unavailable. nted to ask if you could please mail this to us by this coming wednesday as we are putting the property on the plaint with the realtor Health d to our review ellers d sclosures do not to put appreciate eot. a pending nks again. Original Message From: Ernie Mathieu [mailto:emathieu @northamptonma.gov] Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 8:55 AM To: Joseph M. Pacella Subject: RE: Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. Yes Joe-Confirmed From: Joseph M. Patella [mailto:jmpacella @eganfanagan.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 2:43 PM To: Ernie Mathieu Cc: Brian Wallace Subject: RE: Request for Extension/ Update re: 13 Munroe St. As discussed yesterday, I am writing to confirm that we will meet you at the property at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 9th. Thanks again for your assistance on this matter. Joe Original Message From: Ernie Mathieu [mailto:emathieu @northamptonma.gov] Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 6:30 PM To: Joseph M. Pacella Subject: FW: Request for Extension/ Update re: 13 Munroe St. From: Ernie Mathieu Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 12:49 PM To: 'Joseph M. Pacella' Subject: RE: Request for Extension/ Update re: 13 Munroe St. March 28, 2006 le://C:\Documents and Settings\emathieu\My Documents\Word Files\CODE VIOLATION... 6/5/2006 ssage Page 2 of 4 Dear Mr. Pacella, Please be informed that your re nest for a second extension to April 30, 2006 to correct the violations in your letter dated November 18, 2005,has been granted. This was an agreement we made in our discussion on March 20, 2006 regarding the progress on the repairs. Please call me on or about April 30 2006 to set up a re-inspection time. Sincerely, Ernie Mathieu, 5871213 (Direct Line) From: Joseph M. Pacella [mailto:jmpacella @eganflanagan.coml Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 12:02 PM To: Ernie Mathieu Cc: Brian J. Wallace Subject: FW: Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. Dear Mr. Mathieu: As per our last conversation on March 20th, I am writing to notify you that all of the violations have been corrected except for the repairs to the driveway and exterior painting. I would like to request an additional extension to April 30, 2006 to complete these two items, which will result in all the violations being corrected in the original letter that sent me on November 18, 2005. Presently the painters have already started working on scraping and repainting the entire exterior including all porches (although only soaping on the 3rd floor porch was ordered) and we have contracted to have the entire driveway torn out and replaced rather than patching,which will be done as soon as painting is completed. Please let me know if this is alright. Very truly yours, Joseph M. Pacella, Manager Sequoia Properties, LLC Original Message From: Joseph M. Pacella Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 7:36 PM To: 'Ernie Mathieu' Cc: Brian J. Wallace' Subject: RE: Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. Dear Mr. Mathieu: Please find attached a scanned copy of the paperwork that I received today from ABIDE regarding the work that was completed on the aesbestos as of 1/24/06. In addition to proper disposal/ licensing, etc, this shows that ABIDE took care of all of your concerns through either encapsilation or removal of torn or friable areas In fact they sugested that three issues be addressed, and we elected to have everything done, which included a lot more than was required by order. Please verify with Chris Coopee if need be and let me know if anything more is needed on this issue. Also, I wanted to let you know that the front porch had, among other things,virtually all of the supports replaced and I believe that it is now complete. I will check with the carpenter as to whether or not a final inspection with the building department has been done. If not this will likely occur this week. Due to the Indian summer we are experiencing, we are trying to get the driveway repairs, ile://C:\Documents and Settings\emathieu\My Documents\Word Files CODE VIOLATION... 6/5/2006 essage Page 3 of 4 landscaping and exterior painting done, but I am not sure if this is possible before the March 19th deadline. You had mentioned last time that you would like to reinspect, so please let me know if you would like to do so now or if we can have another 30 day extension until April 19th to complete exterior repairs, considering the large amount of work(and expense)that has been previously and recently completed. Please let me know. Thanks again. Very truly yours, Joseph M. Pacella, Manager Sequoia Properties, LLC Original Message From: Ernie Mathieu [mailto:emathieu @northamptonma.gov] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 1:57 PM To: Joseph M. Pacella Subject: RE: Request for Extension / Update re: 13 Munroe St. February 7, 2006 Dear Mr. Pacella, Please be informed that your reauest fora fourth extension to March 19 2006 to correct the remaining violations in your original letter dated November 18, 2005 as described in your request has been granted. Please contact me on this date or within one week to schedule a re-inspection. Ernie Mathieu, 5871213 (Direct Line) From: Joseph M. Pacella [mailto:jmpacella @eganflanagan.com] Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 3:09 PM To: Ernie Mathieu Cc: Brian .). Wallace Subject: RE: Request for Extension/ Update re: 13 Munroe St. Dear Mr. Mathieu: Although our last extension remains in effect until the 19th of this month, I am writing to request another extension until March 19, 2006 with respect to 13 Munroe St. The purpose of the extension is to allow for additional exterior work to be completed as there were work delays with contractors and delay caused by the inclement and uncertain weather conditions. Please be advised that, as scheduled on the 24th,ABIDE has abated all friable asbestos. You should receive their letter this week. In addition although not part of your order,we have installed a new boiler to address what was a long-standing issue with inconsistent heat in the building. We are also installing new carpet in the common hallways for aesthetic reasons. We have engaged a contractor to perform the necessary repairs for the front porches. I understand that in recently looking under the porch at the condition of the soil, the carpenter became concerned that there could be further settlement in years to come if he tried to dig the holes and pour the new footings before the ground has completely thawed. Therefore, when the weather permits, he will pull a permit to do this work. As such, any repairs will be reviewed by the building department. I wanted to let you know that you may see bracing in front of the property to prepare for the work to be performed. Dan Rosenthal Ie://C:\Documents and Settings\emathieu\My Documents\Word Files CODE VIOLATION... 6/5/2006 vlessage Page 4 of 4 of Rosenthal Building and Remodeling will, in any event, discuss this with the Building Dept. Lastly, the driveway repairs, landscaping and exterior painting that we have planned cannot be done until the winter is over as well. I will keep you notified of any additional improvements. Please let me know that this is acceptable. Thanks again. 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