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50 Complaint 2011 BOARD OF HEALTH CITY HALL COMPLAINT RECORD - totz-Cc Co9'i Date: 421174-41 Time: tY:"L tb I Map: Parcel: Name of Complainant: S,lbt,F- -IISAg ELT Address: ro „'A•'^ 5„W � T> iitrYtE.-.Lt / r/t r9, o6T- Tel: 1i3 ZL"1 874-9 GA zo,.Ac_ NATURE OF COMPLAINT: 7Dr.v"?rlfsj — I 4E1%"Fw1_ - L.1,/.p. .2e o• • 1'Lc"Ot CaJC‘4-.,N:5 I 14—lrrcve... - L l r'n-Ec S7mS t?)vn€/-c. li ss.., . io ■Mcu..IN'L -t TJ 3 P cE , Ti 3 /1(K rkcUfli 7Z_T; — LEAK ( 4 LSE/ tA7N CIO LOA'c$ 11 C"r /a c,t.iz . fl-r5 4c,Gt .s> W' -J f--CV I..1G. t..1 /-03? 501 b e2'rr-1 -to tria . al.SG LIGHT ` P•_1t 0or- f$ IA Location: Owner: Ot$. 4406.1€2.._ Address: (92_ S 'r.k'?--) Tel: 19 J- -FLC¢F.ic Nett- 0 ov z. Grlc I Taken by: ) Date of Inspection: KJab. 3:3�')J Time: INSPECTOR'S REPORT.----- 5-/o G71.0/2-1-t4 - Pent-404 Notf2 GKLE49 /a $ w// Srs ff�r�� ��>:jreE rain rrt EJ - 7-Frja.J r rl mr 25.+..-/2P 8.1. 20 ( 1 - C4CCt0 7tt.)10 4 i/orwF4 - /i'Or r/atSUEJ (()ILL frs.t i c 4sa.5 CO FIL; 4.)gLL C.#<-c_ [it-irc T IS tc)tC_ ('5 c/s-/zo..') . (SEES Ph.e„.,w. Shack Box.YES Action Taken: Inspector Signature 0 BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS )ONNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.D. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF Benjamin Wood,MPH Director of Public Health a Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse imund Smith,Health Inspector aniel Wasiuk,Health Inspector Heather McBride,Clerk nna Hoener South Main Street Irence, MA 01062 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 COMPLIANCE WITH ORDERS iar Ms. Donna Hoener 6/29/2011 , an initial Housing Inspection was made at the property located at_50 High -eet , owned or operated by you. Violations were observed and an enforcement letter ih rrection orders was mailed to you on _6/29/2011 final re-inspection was conducted on 8/31/2011 violations noted in the 6/29/2011 Iforcement letter were found to be corrected and therefore, please note that you have complied with of the correction orders issued in the inspection report. ins letter was signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. If you have any questions regarding is matter, please contact me at my office. ncerely, imund Smith, Health Inspector, Northampton Health Department crier/be-Pi nt Donna Hoener 62 South Main Street Florence, MA 01062 Bridget Jalbert 50 High Street Florence, MA 01062 Dear Bridget, This letter is intended to be a reasonable notice of at least twenty-four (24) hours for the purpose of making necessary repairs at 50 High Street on (possibly) Friday August 5, 2011 in the afternoon and Saturday August 6, 2011 and Sunday August 7, 2011. This notice was personally delivered Aug 4, 2011 by Donna Hoener. Inspection Form Northampton Board of Health,212 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060,413.587.1214 SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation 6/29/2011 Time: 3:40 #Occupants: 3 #Children< 6 Ye yl7 1 (K8eg ore cal (NOrthampto4)yrs.old ess:50 High Street Unit# (Left) :pant Name: Bridget Jalbert Phone#(413)727-8259 er Name: Donna Hoener Phone# (413)275-6161 er Address: 62 S. Main Street City/Town: Florence Zip Code: 01062 oiling/Rooming Units in Dwelling: 2 #Stories: 2 Floor Level of Unit: 1 &2 Lisping Rooms: 3 #Habitable Rooms: 6 actor: Edmund Smith Title: Health Inspector If violations are observed and checked,describe them fully on Page 3. rea or lement Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) hif Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt xterior, lard& Porch Locks Posting, ID, Exit signs/emergency lights Handrails, steps, doors windows, roof ommon kreas& Entry erior Halls Si Stairs edroom 1 edroom 2 Bathroom Rubbish—storage and collection Maintenance of Area Doorbell 480 481,483.484 500,501,503 600,601 602 351 X X Light, windows Qress Handrails Door Floors, walls ceilings Hallways, railings, stairs Light, windows 253,254,501 450,451,452 503 501 500 503 253,254,501 Location(circle): Front Rear Middle of Unit Light Switch Ventilation Ceiling height Windows, screen Wall (gaps at ceiling/wall juncture in closet) Location (circle): Front Rear Middle of Unit Ventilation Ceiling height Windows, screen Toilet, sink, shower, tub, door (caulking) Smooth, impervious surfaces - (shower/tub &wall behind cabinet) Lights, outlets, ventilations -lightswitch Floors/walls Left Middle Right Floor Level 251,280 X X 280 401,402 501,551 X X Left Middle Right Floor Level 500 280 401,402 501,551 150 150 X X X X 251, 280 504 X X Kitchen Sink, stove, oven; good repair, impervious and smooth, space refrig 100 as or ment chen, ont. ig room i Dining loom sement Nater Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Lights, outlets,ventilation,windows, screens—Pantry window won't lock Ceiling height Floor -tiles need repair FloorsMlalls - undersink: large holes to basement; also ceiling tiles waterstained &loosening Lights, outlets,ventilation Ceiling height Windows/screens Floor condition - buckling in many places Sink Maintenance - Watertight Lighting Possible Code Section(s) 251.280,501, 551 401,402 504 500 250,280 401,402 501,551 Vif Violation Observed X X XX Responsible Party Owner X X XX Occupa nt 500 500 X (see notes) X Wall—Holes: 2 in right hand wall (mice?), one large at tread left side(going down, at top) Source (circle): Public Private Must be potable Quantity, pressure Responsible for paying MGL ch 186 s 22, metering 500 253 (see notes) X X 180 180 354 rt Water Fuel Type(circle): Natural Gas Oil Electric Other Kitchen Quantity, pressure, 110 F min, 130 max Venting 190 202 Temp.: °f Location taken: leafing Type(circle): Forced Hot Water Forced Hot Air Steam Electric No portable units "Habitable room and every room with toilet, shower, tub" • 68F7 am toll pm,64F 11:01 pm to 6:59 am, except 6/15-9/15 • 78 F max in heating season/measure 5 feet wall,5 feet floor Venting, metering 201 202.354.355 Electrical Type(circle): 110 220 Amp: Amperage, temporary wiring, metering 250,255,266. 354 )rainage, Numbing noke &CO 3etectors Pests sbestos or tad Paint urtailment ccess Type(circle)• Public Private Sanitary drainage required and maintained Required &operational Emergency lights Free of pests(rodents, skunks, cockroaches insects) Structural maintenance and elimination of harborage 300,351 482 • • 550 550 353,502 620 810 ral: 0 Electric X Fire 0 Plumbing 0 Building 0 This inspection report is signed ertified under the pains and penalties of perjury. ctor Signature: pant or Occupant's Representative Signature: ipection Date: 8/112011 Time: 3:30 pm Written description of any violation(s)checked above Include Area or Element, code citation and a description of the condition(s)that constitute the violation. You may include remedies that would be an acceptable means of achieving compliance with 105 CMR 410.000. TOTE: `indicates that this housing inspection has revealed conditions which may endanger or materially impair the iealth, safety, and well-being of any person(s)occupying the premises Area/Element, Code Citation and Description of Violation nor yard & porch: doorbell: does not operate Bedroom 1: Light switch: crackles in use—possible short Acceptable Remedies (may just need battery—repair or replace) Replace room 1: closet wall at ceiling wall juncture: gaps open to attic provide passage for rodents Repair hroom: Smooth, impervious surfaces: wall where shower wall meets tub, near Srr1 gile(:'damp, crumbling plaster; also hole in wall behind cabinet. Bathroom: light switch: crackles in use—possible short hen Pantry: exterior window cannot lock Patch &paint as necessary Kitchen: under sink: large holes open to basement(passage for rodents) when Floors: Tiles broken, missing, loose in several places: pantry entry area, near back door, near range cabinets, also near ref ridgerator Replace Repair/replace non-functioning lock t% ��I Repair as necessary 2 ),,o)e5�o1 45 Replace as necessary {{%- /$ asement: Holes in stair walls (from mice?): 2 high up on right wall going down stairs; 1 large at tread on left, near top of stairs (connects to neighbor unit) ecommendation: living room floor and dining room floor buckling in numerous aces, and history of dampness in basement. Tenant related musty oders and on and off dampness in basement this spring Repair as necessary to make rodent // proof ✓S Consider steps to keep basement drier:dehumidifier, check gutters (present/working?), apply waterproofing agent to walls— eliminating or diminishing sources of dampness always recommended in housing FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE LEGAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY IN ORDER TO GET HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. nt Withholding(General Laws Chapter 239 Section 8A). ide Violations Are Not Being Corrected you may be entitled to hold back your rent payment. You can do vithout being evicted if. .ou can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain violations which are serious enough to nger or materially impair your health or safety and that your landlord knew about the violations before you behind in your rent. ou did not cause the violations and they can be repaired while you continue to live in the building. ou are prepared to pay any portion of the rent into court if a judge orders you to pay for it. (for this it is best It the rent money aside in a safe place.) :pair and Deduct(General Laws Chapter 1 l l Section 127L). law sometimes allows you to use your rent money to make the repairs yourself. If your local code rcement agency certifies that there are code violations which endanger or materially impair your health, Ly or well-being and your landlord has received written notice of the violations, you may be able to use this edy. If the owner fails to begin necessary repairs (or enter into a written contract to have them made) within days after notice or to complete repairs within 14 days after notice you can use up to four months' rent in year to make the repairs. letaliatory Rent Increases or Eviction Prohibited (General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18 and Chapter 239 Lion 2A). owner may not increase your rent or evict you in retaliation for making a complaint to your local code rcement agency about code violations. If the owner raises your rent or tries to evict within six months after have made the complaint he or she will have to show a good reason for the increase or eviction which is elated to your complaint. You may be able to sue the landlord for damages if he or she tries this. lent Receivership (General Laws Chapter 111 Sections 127C-H). occupants and/or the board of health may petition the District or Superior Court to allow rent to be paid into st rather than to the owner. The court may then appoint a "receiver" who may spend as much of the rent ney as is needed to correct the violation. The receiver is not subject to a spending limitation of four months' t. ;earth of Warranty of Habitability. u may be entitled to sue your landlord to have all or some of your rent returned if your dwelling unit does net et minimum standards of habitability. Unfair and Deceptive Practices (General Laws Chapter 93A) nting an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection act and regulations for Lich you may sue an owner. IE INFORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE LAW, BEFORE YOU XI IDONSULT ANOATTORNEY, YOU SHOULD CONTACT L ACTION.THE NEAREST LEGAL SERVICES TICE WHICH IS: Western Mass Legal Services Tel: 413-781-7814 One Monarch Place, Suite 400 I Springfield,MA 01144 I High street,Northampton, MA - Google Maps Google maps Address 50 High St Northampton,MA 01062 eli St treu Aado of Northampton z 9 Cup 6 Top Cafe 7t Bookends I Side Street tt Cafe Pine Sit I late Nursery m HO St or Nortsamplon 1i Mn Florence Peer O 4ta Midoe St name M Mann Terrace i..n&V'4 s. Cafe EvO,lwn 7t 5 F V st a V V VIllese Day So Page 1 of 1 Get Google Maps on your phone 9 Text the word%MAPS"to 466453 Verona si Northampton Reams locust St S s Fill lnetllule cD ©2011 Google-Map data©201 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=50+High+street,+No... 8/8/2011 i 3OARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS INNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.D. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF Benjamin Wood,MPH Director of Public Health Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse del Wasiuk,Health Inspector und Smith,Health Inspector Heather McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 •ER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE "MINIMUM NDARDS FOR HUMAN HABITATION" AT: 50 HIGH STREET, FLORENCE MA This is an important legal document. It may affect your rights. 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Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 212 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Tel#: (413) 587-1214 ,t Le C:L• j/ / Geer LNa1a�°CfJ — L/,<,..)01-41x.� - AEt -' zele.4 `. �. z 3OARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS INNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.D. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF Benjamin Wood,MPH Director of Public Health Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse liel Wasiuk,Health Inspector ,und Smith,Health Inspector Heather McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 6/30/2011 uthority of Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, as adopted under Chapter 111, Section 3 and 127A and 3 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Northampton Board of Health has conducted an inspection of !welling named in the attached report, and found it to be in violation of the Minimum Standard of ess for Human Habitation. A list of the violations is enclosed. are hereby ordered to begin necessary repairs, or contract in writing with a third party within five (5) (of the date on this letter), and to make a good faith effort to substantially correct within thirty(30) days, f the date of this letter, all violations recorded on the report. are further ordered to correct any violations followed by an asterix (*)within twenty-four hours of ;ipt of this notice. These are violations or conditions, which endanger the health, or safety and well-being of Jccupant as determined by 105 CMR 410.750 of the Code or the authorized inspector. This may permit the pant to exercise one or more statutory remedies available to them as outlined in the enclosed inspection a. A reinspection will be conducted, as indicated, to determine compliance. I are entitled to a hearing,provided a written petition is received within seven (7) days. You are also tled to be represented by counsel, and have the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant reports, :rs and notices. Any adverse parties also have the right to appear at the hearing. Ty occupant shall give the owner, agent or employees, access,upon reasonable notice, for the purpose of resting these violations. (CMR.810) lure to comply with this order may result in a fine of not less than ten, nor more than five hundred Ian; each day constituting a separate violation. It is your responsibility to provide proper workmanship to obtain the appropriate private permits where necessary. ur immediate attention will be appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact this office. Lcerely, mund Smith, Health Inspector Irthampton Board of Health Inspection Form Northampton Board of Health, 212 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060,413-581.1214 SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation J/1t.JEgr If violations are observed and checked, describe them fully on Page 3. Date: (p/Lc/VG/ Time: 3'Y 0 #Occupants:3#Children<6 Years Klee eta; -*nolo Address:uS Koq SpeEPr Unit# /GEFr) Ci n: Northampton ` # z07 - gi. i' Occupant Name: CID(oEr JAt..3Etr Phone 9/1 3 Owner Name: _ 'hone# 4i; 27�&t/o( ,arf; Owner Address: 6.7 .5.u•+d sr. City/Town: ip Code: 010b2.-- #Dwelling/Rooming Units in Dwelling: 2 #Stories: y Floor Level of Unit: / f i #Sleeping Rooms: 3 #Habitable Rooms: Inspector. caw-t•Yut..._ Title: ,- pia4 t+l 1 i14'EC r If violations are observed and checked, describe them fully on Page 3. GYT�v hl/sq,JG � �s,EP 15 <F✓CE� y,n,.:- PP!'�y ,�ieR.i A%� Lb I1t/� p (,M) t-tr ft is or vent Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) 'if Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt erior, rd & rrch Locks 480 Posting, ID, Exit signs/emergency lights 481,483,484 Handrails, steps, doors windows, roof 500,501,503 and collection 600,601 Rubbish—storage Maintenance of Area 602 raSyc..- (Nays Z4r ),- fCi nmon :as& ntry Light,windows 253,254,501 Egress 450,451,452 Handrails <5g Ly(e h4 otz 503 Door 501 or Halls itairs Floors,walls ceilings 500 Hallways, railings, stairs 503 yi o Light,windows 253,254,501 room 1 Location (circle): Front ear Middle Left Middl igh Floor Level Unit (j,giA Sub t t of Ventilation 280 Ceiling height 280,402 Windows, screen 501,551 Wall T -AT CEle. ,er4f-S Or 500 K X room 2 Location(circle): Front Rear Middle ,1E6411#9y4drioatiefft Middle Right Unit Floor Level of 280 Ventilation 401,402 Ceiling height 501,551 Windows, screen / hroom 50 Toilet, sink, shower, tub, door A • 150 Smooth th, im•ervious surfaces nini'n /w nauaI P y/ GYT�v hl/sq,JG � �s,EP 15 <F✓CE� y,n,.:- PP!'�y ,�ieR.i A%� Lb I1t/� p (,M) t-tr ft 4tse D 2f06P� tr.BBre- -X- Ratif- Fo rk'// 8atx roil Al+erf-e Rt46E Ca&€n, »1gEIi .2�`fl7iL G2 j`6Kd_Ae-4 1C Xj x LcL-i NoMtasu5 �°E5- Cl-tt ca^ s•,4454., a or nent Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) /if Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt Li ht outlets,ventilations Sd -04,4.0OS NB") 251,2ao !b 10 oors/walls 504 :hen ' lSink ,hen, inl ^ tove, oven;good repair, impervious and S ooth space refriq 100 r Lights, outlets, ventilation, windows, screens 251,280,501, 551 y r.1 1' y� /• 7 Ceiling height 401,402 Floor (d�1�. kJ1ey in tlac•�<-� t e,S}y'`t- 504 7g Floors/Watls/CDu ub TILES u.,PcrE,cstnwo 500 I room )fining Onl Lights, outlets,ventilation 250,280 Ceiling height 401,402 Windows/screens 501,551 4 •� �ilingcondition g VV -'D16 Fcoc 't *l ro IC Sink lment Maintenance ensile-50o Watertight '/ ^»5 eir 7Jmy 5Wiert-i AZ` Lighting NHS 2i ' C Me,)(44L(Mrct � Lpltrse hJ —a't wt\ ater Source(circle): Public Private Must be potable 180 Quantity, pressure 180 Responsible for paying MGL ch 186 S 22, metering 354 °f Water Fuel Type(circle): Natural Gas Oil Electric Other Temp.: 56 Location taken: Kitchen Quantity, pressure, 110 F min, 130 max 190 Venting 202 ating Type(circle): Forced Hot Water Forced Hot Air Steam Electric No units portable "Habitable room and every room with toilet, shower, tub" 201 • 68F7 am to 11 pm,64F 11:01 pm to 6:59 am, except 6/15-9/15 • 78 F max in heating season/measure 5 feet wall,5 feet floor Venting, metering 202,354,355 :trical Type(circle): 110 220 Amp: Amperage,temporary wiring, metering zso,255,256, 254 inage, mbing Type(circle): Public Private Sanitary drainage required and maintained 300,351 ce&CO ectors Required 8 operational » 0 5w014-17 482 41 ,/� 1(f Jn lap Emergency lights 4tse D 2f06P� tr.BBre- -X- Ratif- Fo rk'// 8atx roil Al+erf-e Rt46E Ca&€n, »1gEIi .2�`fl7iL G2 j`6Kd_Ae-4 1C Xj x LcL-i NoMtasu5 �°E5- Cl-tt ca^ s•,4454., 4 Comers Co — /1 0e- ;or tent Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) -eif Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt ;ts Free of pests(rodents, skunks, cockroaches, insects) 550 Structural maintenance and elimination of harborage 550 tos or 'aint 353,502 ment 620 810 Referral: ❑ Electric ❑ Fire ❑ Plumbing ❑ Building ❑ Other This inspection report is signed and certified and r the pains and penalties of perjury. C eSw` (c- z9. _ z cYr. I Inspector Signature: / �Q� ,,� " ��" Occupant or Occupant's Representative Signature: v, ecA- 6/Z9//7 Reinspection Date: y. 24 - 261 r Time: 4 Comers Co — /1 0e-