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18-20 Complaints & Inspections tDER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE "MINIMUM "ANDARDS FOR HUMAN HABITATION" AT: 18-20 CONZ STREET BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS DONNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.D. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF Benjamin Wood,MPH Director of Public Health trivia Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse Daniel Wasiuk,Health Inspector Edmund Smith,Health Inspector Heather McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 This is an important legal document. It may affect your rights. You may obtain a translation of this form at: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma Isto a urn documento legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradgao deste documento de: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma Le suivante est un important document legal. II pourrait affectar vos droits. 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K /4:71L 740,15 BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS DONNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.D. JOANNE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF Benjamin Wood,MPH Director of Public Health ricia Abbott,R N.,Public Health Nurse Daniel Wasiuk,Health Inspector Edmund Smith,Health Inspector Heather McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 te: 8/16/2012 authority of Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, as adopted under Chapter 111, Section 3 and 127A and 7B of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Northampton Board of Health has conducted an inspection of dwelling named in the attached report,and found it to be in violation of the Minimum Standard of ness for Human Habitation. A list of the violations is enclosed. iu are hereby ordered to begin necessary repairs, or contract in writing with a third party within five (5) ys (of the date on this letter), and to make a good faith effort to substantially correct within thirty (30) days, of the date of this letter, all violations recorded on the report. at are further ordered to correct any violations followed by an asterix(*) within twenty-four hours of ceipt of this notice. These are violations or conditions, which endanger the health, or safety and well-being of occupant as determined by 105 CMR 410.750 of the Code or the authorized inspector. This may permit the cupant to exercise one or more statutory remedies available to them as outlined in the enclosed inspection nn. A reinspection will be conducted, as indicated, to determine compliance. ru are entitled to a hearing,provided a written petition is received within seven (7) days. You are also titled to be represented by counsel, and have the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant reports, ders and notices. Any adverse parties also have the right to appear at the hearing. very occupant shall give the owner, agent or employees, access,upon reasonable notice, for the purpose of irrecting these violations. (CMR.810) ailure to comply with this order may result in a fine of not less than ten,nor more than five hundred Mars; each day constituting a separate violation. It is your responsibility to provide proper workmanship id to obtain the appropriate private permits where necessary. our immediate attention will be appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact this office. incerely, dmund Smith, Health Inspector lorthampton Health Department /0/4/i L — a-5e c u t 0 (» cek-cV Inspection Form .7L'0 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 ector: Edmund Smtth Trtle. If violations are observed and checked,describe them fully on Page 3. 811612012 Time: 9:00 am #Occupants:#18= 1;#20 =3 #Children <6 Years 1 (#20) ess: 18-20 Conz Street Unit# CitylTown: Northampton >•g1/ tv�tt0- Name: #18=Mindy Cady(978.877.7833);#20=Joseph Moss&family 1413:94645801 -' 1— pant Name:Terry& Bill Mcginness; Mark Maggio Prop. Mgr. Phone# 413.320.1780 er City/Town: Northampton,MA Zip Code: 01060 Responsible P er Address:260 Prospect Street 1 & 2 selling/Rooming Units in Dwelling: 2 #Stories: 2 Floor Level of Unit: Rooms: 3 #Habitable Rooms: 8 ieping Occupa nt ector: Edmund Smtth Trtle. If violations are observed and checked,describe them fully on Page 3. Light, windows 253, 254.501 �J Z,y +f, athroom Toilet, sink, shower, tub, door: 1B1 fl: showerhead 150,351 X X 1/ri �` leak wrapped in electrical tape&still leaks Smooth, impervious surfaces: caulk needs 150.351 X X (0/rQ renewing,at tub/surround &tub floor junctures 4/k Lights, outlets, ventilations 251,280 Floors/walls 504 Kitchen Sink, stove, oven; good repair, impervious and 100 smooth, space refriq zst Zee,501, Lights, outlets, ventilation, windows, screens 551 Ceiling height 401,402 Floor 504 FloorsNValls/Ceiling: ist fl: heavy water stains 500 X X cars it_ (#18) zso,z8o ving room Lights, outlets,ventilation 250,200 nd Dining Ceiling height 401.402 XX XX /P/81 Room Windows/screens. S side window counterweights not working sufficiently well to hold window in fLjn(E) place; also French doors to parlor missing one pane of glass ;f,' Ceiling condition Sink _., .-,__s-,_ f,,,,,• Tpe,o_• °f Location taken: Hot Water Fuel Type(circle): Natural Gas rea or T Type of Violation P Possible / /if R Responsible P Party Owner O Occupa nt Locks 4 480 derior, L Posting, ID, Exit signs/emergency lights 4 481,483,484 Porch H Handrails, steps, doors windows, roof: from unit 5 500,501,503 X X X X ra , , ,{ climbable,s Boo,Bc1 Maintenance of Area 6 602 1� nor Halls F Floors, walls ceilings: loose& missing floor tiles, U 500 X X X X R Rip �1 1 Stairs o old entry a 503 P P i i4 > Hot Water Fuel Type(circle): Natural Gas ea or iment Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) hf Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner I Occupa nt Kitchen Quantity, pressure, 110 F min, 130 max: 2"°floor kitchen measured at 142 degrees; 1st floor okay (120 degrees) Venting 190.351 202 X X 151` >r.� ;taa eating 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 lectrical • feet floor Venting, metering Maintenance of heating unit loose vent covers 1•t fl.(#18) Type(circle)• 110 220 Amp: Amperage, temporary wiring, metering Pests 201 202.354,355 351 X X bilk. IW( Panel Access—compromised by contents of closet(#20) Free of pests(rodents, skunks, cockroaches insects) Structural maintenance and elimination of harborage: exclusion measures needed (check attic; also missing trim between floor and baseboards in 1st floor unit(also allows for loss of heat) 250,255.256, 354 505 X X(#20) 550 550, 500 XX XX ler Attic Storage: #20's stored items need organizing to allow passage through attic for maintenance/emergency access 505 X ral: 0 Electric 0 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: ;pection Date: 9/19/2012 Time:to be determined 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. 4OTE, Indicates that this housing inspection has revealed ond ss n which may endanger or materially impair the iealth, safety, and well-being of any person(s) occupying the g premises Code Citation and Description of Violation nor steps to 2ss floor: Repair or replace as necessary- ;00: y owner er shall Responsibility u d Maintain fl Structural,doors,windows, 30 days to correct. 'y owner shall maintain the foundation,floors,walls,doors,w ceilings,roof, uses,porches,chimneys,and other structural elements of his dwelling so that the dwelling Ides wind,rain and snow,and is rodent-proof,watertight and free from chronic dampness, hertight,in good repair and in every way fit for the use intended. Further,he shall taro every structural element free from holes,cracks,loose plaster,or other defect where holes,cracks,loose plaster or defect renders the area difficult to keep clean or constitutes rcident hazard or an insect or rodent harborage. ess stairs not up to code for baluster spacing, guard system is nbable, posts not strong enough, some treads showing rot entry floor, et floor unit: .500: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements ose and missing floor tiles create uneven surface & tripping yard. throom, 1st fl: .351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities e owner shall install or cause to be installed, in accordance with accepted plumbing, fitting and electrical wiring standards,and shall maintain free from leaks,obstructions or er defects,the following: all facilities and equipment which the owner is or maybe required to provide including,but limited to,all sinks,washbasins,bathtubs,showers,toilets,waterheating facilities,gas es,heating equipment,water pipes,owner installed stoves and ovens,catch basins,drains, its and other similar supplied fixtures;the connections to water,sewer and gas lines;the ,surface sewage disposal system,if any;all electrical fixtures,outlets and wiring,smoke sectors and carbon monoxide alarms,and all heating and ventilating equipment and purtenances thereto 0.150: Washbasins,Toilets,Tubs,and Showers )) The fixtures as required in 105 CMR 410.150(A)and 410.150(13)shall have smooth and pervious surfaces and be free from defects which make them difficult to keep clean,or eate an accident hazard. eaking showerhead repaired with electrical tape, and still leaks. athroom, 1`t fl: 10.351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities 10.150: Washbasins,Toilets,Tubs,and Showers Acceptable Remedies Repair or replace as necessary. 30 days to correct. Repair or replace as necessary. 30 days to correct. Replace as necessary. 30 days to correct. loor pests. tub/surround juncture and at tub/floor juncture Caulk needed at Repair or replace as necessary. 30 days to correct. en, 1st fl:ceiling: 0: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements Plumbing leak was repaired but ceiling never painted. g Room, 1°t Floor:windows &doors: )0: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements Repair or replace as necessary. 30 days to correct. le window counterweights not working sufficiently well to hold low in place; also French doors to parlor missing one pane of s ten,2""fl: 51: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities Adjust and maintain as necessary. 30 days to correct. 90: Hot Water The owner shall provide and maintain in good operating condition the facilities capable of heating water. The owner shall also provide the hot water for use at a temperature of not less than 110°F (43° C) and in a quantity and pressure sufficient to satisfy the ordinary use of all plumbing fixtures which normally need hot water for their proper use and function, unless and to the extent the occupant is required to provide fuel for the operation of the facilities under a written letting agreement. The hot water shall not exceed 130°F (54° C). Inspection of the hot water system shall include an examination of the hot water system and its actual performance. If possible, such examination shall occur at the times and under such conditions as the occupant has identified the system to be insufficient. ter temperature measured at 2"d floor kitchen tap was 142 Imes ng room and parlor, 1st floor: heating system: 351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities Repair or replace as necessary. 30 days to correct. me heating vents in at least the front 2 rooms on 1"floor(check heating vents). floor electrical panel; also attic storage: 505: Occupant's Responsibility Respecting Structural Elements Correct as necessary. 30 days to correct. occupant shall exercise reasonable care in the use of the floors, walls, doors, windows, rigs,roof,staircases,porches,chimneys,and other structural elements of the dwelling. tel access compromised by occupants stored items; attic items need 'miring with path to allow easy access for maintenance and ergencies. tic: '.550: Extermination of Insects Rodents and Skunks Repair or replace as necessary. 5 days to begin correction. Extermination shall be accomplished by eliminating the harborage places of insects and eats,by removing or making inaccessible materials that may serve as their food or breeding und.by poisoning,spraying,fumigating,trapping or by any other recognized and legal pest nination method. All use of pesticides within the interior ofa dwelling,dwelling unit, ming house,or mobile home shall be in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of Department of Food and Agriculture's Pesticide Board,including those appearing at 333 1R 13.00,which provide,among other things,that pesticide applicators or their employers st give at least 48 hours pre-notification to occupants of all residential units prior to any fine commercial application of pesticides for the control of indoor household or structural loor pests. ,nce of rodent(mouse, bat, squirrel, etc.) droppings in attic and le daylight openings to exterior show need to take steps to ide pests. LE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE LEGAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY SE IN ORDER TO GET HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. Rent Withholding(General Laws Chapter 239 Section 8A). Code Violations Are Not Being Corrected you may he entitled to hold back your rent payment. You can do its without being evicted if Ju can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain violations which are serious enough to iger or materially impair your health or safety and that your landlord knew about the violations before you behind in your rent. to did not cause the violations and they can be repaired while you continue to live in the building. )u arc prepared to pay any portion of the rent into court if ajudge orders you to pay for it. (for this it is best t the rent money aside in a safe place.) pair and Deduct(General Laws Chapter 111 Section 127L). law sometimes allows you to use your rent money to make the repairs yourself If your local code cement agency certifies that there are code violations which endanger or materially impair your health, y or well-being and your landlord has received written notice of the violations, you may be able to use this dy. 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. etaliatory Rent Increases or Eviction Prohibited (General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18 and Chapter 239 ion 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 dated to your complaint. You may be able to sue the landlord for damages if he or she tries this. ent 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 rt rather than to the owner. The court may then appoint a "receiver" who may spend as much of the rent ley as is needed to correct the violation. The receiver is not subject to a spending limitation of four months' earch of Warranty of Habitability. i may be entitled to sue your landlord to have all or some of your rent returned if your dwelling unit does net :t minimum standards of habitability. Jnfair and Deceptive Practices(General Laws Chapter 93A) sting an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection act and regulations for ich you may sue an owner. E INFORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE LAW, BEFORE YOU CIDE TO WITHHOLD YOUR RENT OR TAKE ANY LEGAL ACTION. IT IS ADVISABLE THAT 1U CONSULT AN ATTORNEY, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST LEGAL SERVICES FICE WHICH IS: Western Mass Legal Services Tel: 413-781-7814 One Monarch Place,Suite 400 I Springfield,MA 01144 pi,git rna(aa 60(27 FacvCKrJCE, MdI t 0(e-'� - ea-r t 3.ct He 4QJkSs pesnfEcr s;. 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 .“-to 4 At 064Q e, TI 5 ea eet(lus•0-'.-• wee- tubreCce•17 (-e. Er ri 6asec-ii or ent Date: Time: #Occupants: #Children<6 Years Possible SeCode(s) Address: Unit# City/Town: Northampton Occupant Name: t Y H ttk9-( CAD-( Phone# 4'75 t h'7 ') 833 e¢wner Name: t%b Phone# .7(2, 3z0 /'7t0 Owner Address: CitylTown: Zip Code: Occupa nt rior, I & ch #Dwelling/Rooming Units in Dwelling: "2-- #Stories: Unit: / f "-- Z Floor Level of #Sleeping Rooms: #Habitable Rooms: Posting, ID, Exit signs/emergency lights Inspector: tx, ` . --T-i� Title: Handrails, steps, doors windows, roof 500,501.503 .“-to 4 At 064Q e, TI 5 ea eet(lus•0-'.-• wee- tubreCce•17 (-e. Er ri 6asec-ii or ent Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible SeCode(s) hif Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt rior, I & ch Locks 480 Posting, ID, Exit signs/emergency lights 481,483.484 Handrails, steps, doors windows, roof 500,501.503 Rubbish—storage and collection 600,601 Maintenance of Area 602 mon is & try Light, windows ;253..254..501 Egress OtrA) Spit yes TO z FLv 450.451,452 X 7c Handrails 503 Door 501 r Halls :airs Floors,walls ceilings 500 Hallways, railings, stairs 503 Light, windows 253,254.501 )om I Location (circle): Front Rear Middle Left Middle Right F of Unit oor Level Ventilation 280 Ceiling height 401.402 Windows, screen 501, 551 Wall 500 oom 2 Location (circle): Front Rear Middle Left Middle Right F Unit oor Level of Ventilation 280 Ceiling height 401,402 Windows, screen 501.551 iroom Toilet, sink, shower, tub, door 150 Smooth, impervious surfaces 150 Lights, outlets, ventilations 251,280 .“-to 4 At 064Q e, TI 5 ea eet(lus•0-'.-• wee- tubreCce•17 (-e. Er ri 6asec-ii or ant Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section(s) hif Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt Floors/walls 504 len Sink, stove, oven; good repair, impervious and smooth, spa - -frig 100 fCr..-w-•-�1 Lou() Q v4-44.4:,.. m CAi M """` fit fi-Q• 0 it. Lights, •filets -ntilation, windows, screens n, windows, -s can-'', F')551 zs1.280, 501, E,%t.f iii' i Ceiling height 504 402 I Floor Floors/Walls 504 room ining rm Lights, outlets, ventilation 250,280 Ceiling height 250,402 Windows/screens 401,551 Ceiling condition Sink ment Maintenance 500 Watertight 500 Lighting 253 ter Source (circle): Public Private Must be 180 potable Quantity, 180 pressure 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 „,,yyam� F . Quantity, 110 F min, 130 max Z'Y' 190 K C pressure Venting tt 202 rting Type Forced Hot Water Forced Hot Air Steam Electric (circle): No units portable "Habitable room and every room with toilet, shower, 201 tub” • 68F7 am toll pm,64F 11:01 pm to 6:59 am, 6/15-9/15 except • 78 F max in heating season/measure 5 feet wall,5 feet floor Venting, metering 202,354,355 Arica! inage, mbing Type 110 220 Amp: (circle): Amperage,temporary wiring, metering 250,255.256, 254 Public Private Type(circle): drainage required and maintained 300.351 Sanitary ke &CO &operational 482 Required Emergency lights sectors .__._ 6...,,rf ncctc (rnrlpnts skunks. cockroaches, insects) 550 Notes: Free-&- !rrf t ry Ha / Cerlf< (cs f°5 ,7 ,�c fMe sea- -,A)� F-(-.1--e-e- Cam ?° :1-2177 4ka c(c'eicilvz 'I ,fit cs--) Sr-tmJE,e- 14,E40 - CraKS in>EZ,.5 c� ut1c 4,�©,' 708 4r YJ� fcorti2 70A)ca,'2E %„rtva,fril , Lbw i (baE Qo8wl- 0.)(.00n3 - ,L96 or int Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code defs) hif Violation Observed Responsible Party Owner Occupa nt Structural maintenance and elimination of harborage 550 1a Of 353, tint nent 620 810 Referral: ❑ Electric 0 Fire ❑ Plumbing ❑ Building ❑ Other This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. Inspector Signature: Occupant or Occupant's Representative Signature: Reinspection Date: Time: Notes: Free-&- !rrf t ry Ha / Cerlf< (cs f°5 ,7 ,�c fMe sea- -,A)� F-(-.1--e-e- Cam ?° :1-2177 4ka c(c'eicilvz 'I ,fit cs--) Sr-tmJE,e- 14,E40 - CraKS in>EZ,.5 c� ut1c 4,�©,' 708 4r YJ� fcorti2 70A)ca,'2E %„rtva,fril , Lbw i (baE Qo8wl- 0.)(.00n3 - ,L96 CITY of NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS: Donna Sall oom, Chair Joanne Levin, MD—Suzanne Smith, MD Nurse STAFF: Merridlth O'Leary,RS Director Daniel Wasiuk,Inspector—Edmund Smith,Inspector—Jennifer Brown, Conz Street Moggio, Property Manager ox 60127 nce,MA 01062 Property Owner/Manager: e consider this a letter of compliance for a violation notice sent to you by the Northampton Health rtment dated 8/16/2012for property located at 18-20 Conz Street,Northampton,MA. ire the owner/manager of record and are therefore responsible for maintaining the property in accordance state and local law. This office will continue to monitor the property to ensure it continues to be cleaned, tamed and does not represent any public health and safety threat. You are mandated to do the same. k you for your cooperation. !rely, und Smith th Inspector,City of Northampton r� / / s err 7-escl .t,t laIdly /00 /7MCfL rseroa t c7 212 Main Street,Northampton,MA 01060 Ph(413)587-1214 Fax(413)587-1221 BOARD OF HEALTH CITY HALL COMPLAINT RECORD Date: F/.-1/ Time: 3 : ,fir,/?n I GEO: I Type: r1o615,,.16 Name of Complainant: .3e S r& Not Address: 20 Cora 2- t-,mc c. \cor Tel: Zc,0 /�9 x 3 r1 --- �Y ; - 5S39 C NATURE OF COMPLAINT: <iz-zz,..,� L 3, it g$; rio aE,.,n , 57-'F,.cy ...J ,>€`. C,,.-so.n.m-... w CL&C5 t „“.+E IN t Etc.n n.,. Location: 7c C a (Acre /Lrrtstic /S Cux%'7� t7 Owner: T P-tart'F tt.n /� Address: Pa Orr Fuk-44e2-K___ Tel:- et -/7 Yu Taken by: Z9 I Date of Inspection: C7/67( Z— Time: 9 eo4-- INSPECTOR'S REPORT: p , s-nA'N a-.,e,..iC SEt.45 -7.71`.I DEFE'S° H*" E,,AncE i 3 rad f pcwc+E S iSELE t ci ea. ois Pl rsnk. CMaxee.nrES� Total#of Inspections: Orders Issued?: Date of Final Inspection: Notice of Compliance?: 0 Inspector Signature