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Fwd 7 Pleasant Street Northampton MA (2) IPM.Note Fwd: 7 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA Fwd: Louis Hasbrouck David Narkewicz Louis Hasbrouck SMTP dnarkewicz@comcast.net 7 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA EX /O=MAIN/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LHASBROUCK EX /O=MAIN/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LHASBROUCK Received: from city.northampton.ma.us (192.168.1.198) by EXCHANGE.main.city.northampton.ma.us (192.168.1.195) with Microsoft SMTP Server (TLS) id 8.1.436.0; Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:30:08 -0400 X-ASG-Debug-ID: 1301682606-018037085bc57a0001-3Uhmxj Received: from gwa3.webcontrolcenter.com (gwa3.webcontrolcenter.com [63.134.207.13]) by city.northampton.ma.us with ESMTP id cHWBEpeEStIP1w2L for <lhasbrouck@city.northampton.ma.us>; Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:30:06 -0400 (EDT) X-Barracuda-Envelope-From: dnarkewicz@gmail.com X-ASG-Whitelist: Sender X-Barracuda-RBL-Trusted-Forwarder: 63.134.207.13 Received: from maila26.webcontrolcenter.com (unverified [216.119.106.50]) by gwa3.webcontrolcenter.com (SurgeMail 3.9c) with ESMTP id 246883547-1777421 for <lhasbrouck@city.northampton.ma.us>; Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:30:06 -0700 X-Barracuda-BBL-Trusted-Forwarder: 216.119.106.50 X-Barracuda-RBL-Trusted-Forwarder: 216.119.106.50 Received: from mail-fx0-f50.google.com (mail-fx0-f50.google.com [209.85.161.50]) by maila26.webcontrolcenter.com with SMTP; Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:29:29 -0700 Received: by fxm16 with SMTP id 16so3551297fxm.37 for <lhasbrouck@northamptonma.gov>; Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:29:27 -0700 (PDT) X-Barracuda-BWL-IP: 209.85.161.50 X-Barracuda-Apparent-Source-IP: 209.85.161.50 X-Barracuda-BBL-IP: 209.85.161.50 X-Barracuda-RBL-IP: 209.85.161.50 DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=gmail.com; s=gamma; h=domainkey-signature:mime-version:sender:in-reply-to:references:date :x-google-sender-auth:message-id:subject:from:to:cc:content-type; bh=gwn4+GYS0L3VX5ZZSCVaQQN4vnk3qKbNZzImw7gKdVY=; b=vdFUNvkAf7C845mX+y3bv1koRS27ormATgTDHxMUusrKjZCg1mntxE/jj7QTcg4R9F +vMBci7QYniYf8DFgULP67diXRE/h4FdX5/BegYoA5nbD3ip7r5yQLwJoPJewup2PdPj z6Sy0qeRG59K3zrjBF9ndKiQYVL/i9E3o9soI= DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; c=nofws; d=gmail.com; s=gamma; h=bcc:mime-version:sender:in-reply-to:references:date :x-google-sender-auth:message-id:subject:from:to:cc:content-type; b=srrvNOd9Z4cmGiLxVPGoL9ktG0JU96X+r08rCYcpy0Vk4g1DIKgwuBFUVcm2iCYWvg lCmnRLAHXroaSLXCXVDK8MqSZ2khVtsgXSK20zTO80gCUG13Kj9wHQlv5i1iji7j1piK mZrYosPYDFjvqACZJvH/LgrFxKEguu4WlOgfg= MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: by 10.223.29.199 with SMTP id r7mr748680fac.75.1301682567589; Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:29:27 -0700 (PDT) Sender: <dnarkewicz@gmail.com> Received: by 10.223.116.209 with HTTP; Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:29:27 -0700 (PDT) In-Reply-To: <8DABC8CD5DDC9847A1A4A8A65F46E8D690D8E0AA@exchange> References: <6D841781B60E4B8D80E4690C900753EA@MainPC> <AANLkTim+ZEWeyKEL=JEAXE9rgCp2oStmx5X6fhP=PgMf@mail.gmail.com> <8DABC8CD5DDC9847A1A4A8A65F46E8D690D8E0AA@exchange> Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:29:27 -0400 X-Google-Sender-Auth: C4Xl5Ge9aVhHkmGd8VfpTkhn5EY Message-ID: <AANLkTimk-p-PSomHH65uOiKS8nYi4XKdxFvCJ07xPV77@mail.gmail.com> Subject: Fwd: 7 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA From: David Narkewicz <dnarkewicz@comcast.net> X-ASG-Orig-Subj: Fwd: 7 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA To: Mark NeJame <Mark.nejame@verizon.net>, feliciaac63@comcast.net CC: Jesse Adams <jessemadams@aol.com> Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="0015174786980d2fb4049fdf9700" X-Originating-IP: 216.119.106.50 X-Barracuda-Connect: gwa3.webcontrolcenter.com[63.134.207.13] X-Barracuda-Start-Time: 1301682606 X-Barracuda-URL: http://192.168.1.198:80/cgi-mod/mark.cgi X-Virus-Scanned: by bsmtpd at northampton.ma.us Return-Path: dnarkewicz@gmail.com dnarkewicz@gmail.com SMTP dnarkewicz@gmail.com Jesse Adams Mark NeJame; feliciaac63@comcast.net 7 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA Dear Mark, I am forwarding a written response from Building Commissioner Louis Hasbrouck regarding this matter. I also followed up with him by telephone and he reiterated to me that he does not believe that the structure is unsafe or in danger of failure. As outlined in his e-mail, however, he told me he will be delivering a written order to Mr. Herold this afternoon requiring an engineering evaluation of the beam. I hope this information is helpful. I regret any stress or anxiety that this situation has created and am hopeful that the Building Commissioner's inspection and analysis of the exposed beam is reassuring. I am happy to discuss this or other aspects of the issue in more detail with you and/or Ms. Criscuolo. Sincerely, David - David Narkewicz Councilor At-Large City Council President 31 South Park Terrace Northampton, MA 01060 413.586.7230 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Louis Hasbrouck <lhasbrouck@northamptonma.gov> Date: Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 12:01 PM Subject: RE: 7 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA To: "David Narkewicz, External" <dnarkewicz@comcast.net> Cc: Jesse Adams <jessemadams@aol.com> David, Jesse I inspected the building at 7 Pleasant Street last evening at the request of the tenant. I met briefly with Ms. Criscuolo and then with the building owner (Jordi Herold) and his attorney. The upper floors of that building were renovated in the spring of 2010. An architect and a structural engineer were both involved in the renovations. I did a number of inspections during the work, including an inspection of the framing. I specifically requested that a structural engineer be involved in the project. One of the beams at the 3rd floor ceiling level was reinforced per specifications of the engineer; not the beam that Ms. Criscuolo is most concerned about. The beam in question is supported on one end by the beam that was reinforced. The beam in question has been in place for a number of years. Ms. Criscuolo had contacted the Board of Health. One of the health inspectors went to the building yesterday afternoon. He spoke to me about the situation and showed me pictures. I reviewed our records and told the inspector that I was not overly concerned because of the recent work. Ms. Criscuolo called me late yesterday afternoon. As I was familiar with the building, I told Ms. Criscuolo what had been done. I wanted to reassure her that registered design professionals had been involved in the renovations, had assessed the situation prior to and during the work and that I was satisfied that the job had been done correctly. I asked Ms. Criscuolo what she wanted me to do because I didn’t understand what she was requesting from this department. I would ordinarily have inspected the building this morning. Based on my prior inspections and the design work done during the project, I did not believe that there was an imminent danger of collapse. I decided to inspect yesterday when Ms. Criscuolo told me that the roof was sagging. The roof structure was not part of the work done last spring and snow loads were high this winter. I insisted that the owner accompany me because he is responsible for the building and would be responsible for any work that might need to be done. I did not request that he bring his attorney. I carefully examined the beam that Ms. Criscuolo is most concerned about. It does show a significant amount of checking (as does an intersecting beam), and also some shake on one side. Ms Criscuolo pointed out a place on the beam that she believes is cracked and I closely examined that spot. There is a small crack next to a knot. The beam in question does not carry any of the roof load and was not affected by the snows this winter. The only load on this particular beam is a portion of the 4th floor. I believe that the beams are hemlock. Hemlock is prone to checking. Checking is normal and is more apparent during the winter when the humidity is very low. Shake is also more apparent during times of low humidity. The crack does not appear to be significant; it extends ~ 1” from the knot through a portion of the shake. I could not detect an excessive amount of deflection on the 4th floor over the beam. I do not believe that the building is unsafe. Based on the degree of checking and shake, I told Mr. Herold hat he had to have the beams evaluated by an engineer. I suspect that an engineer will require some reinforcement based on the checking but I am not concerned about structural failure. I did not tell Ms. Criscuolo that the landlord had a fine reputation in the city. I did tell her that both the architect and the engineer involved in the project last spring had excellent reputations, that I had worked with them on numerous occasions and that I have considerable respect for both of them. I also told her that Mr. Herold was cooperative during the project and agreed to my request that an architect and an engineer be involved. Based on my inspection, I am not prepared to post the building as unsafe. I will ensure that Mr. Herold have an engineer evaluate the building as soon as possible and that Mr. Herold do any work required by the engineer. I am sorry that Ms. Criscuolo feels that I did not respond appropriately in this situation. I wish I could have put her more at ease. Louis Hasbrouck Building Commissioner City of Northampton Town of Williamsburg 212 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 587-1240 <tel:%28413%29%20587-1240> From: dnarkewicz@gmail.com [mailto:dnarkewicz@gmail.com] On Behalf Of David Narkewicz Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 7:48 AM To: Louis Hasbrouck Cc: Jesse Adams Subject: Fwd: 7 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA Dear Louis, Councilor Adams and I received the e-mail below from Attorney Mark NeJame on behalf of Ms. Felicia Criscuolo who resides at 7 Pleasant Street in Northampton. I would like to discuss this issue with you at your earliest convenience. Thank you, David -- David Narkewicz Councilor At-Large City Council President 31 South Park Terrace Northampton, MA 01060 413.586.7230 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mark NeJame <Mark.nejame@verizon.net> Date: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 5:25 PM Subject: 7 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA To: jesse.michaeladams@gmail.com, dnarkewicz@comcast.net Cc: "Mark A. NeJame" <mark.nejame@verizon.net>, feliciaac63@comcast.net Councilors Adams and Narkewicz: I am advising Felicia Criscuolo who resides at 7 Pleasant Street, Northampton, Massachusetts. She has been renting an apartment at this address and also operates a gallery on the second floor of that property. Ms. Criscuolo has had significant problems with the apartment including major roof leaks and questions about the stability of the structure. She recently returned from an out of town visit to find the central beam in her apartment showing significant signs of splitting and cracking (photos attached). She consulted a contractor familiar with structural issues who told her that the apartment was unsafe and advised her to contact the building inspector and the landlord. She then spoke to a structural engineer who had inspected the building in 2010 and considers the property structurally unsafe. He then advised her to contact the building inspector. I also urged her to contact Mr. Hasbrouck as her landlord is not addressing the issue and she feels it is unsafe to continue living there. In addition, if the structural integrity of that building is questionable, it constitutes a public hazard for that intensely populated area. Ms. Criscuolo then contacted Mr. Hasbrouck today who at first refused to inspect the property and asked Ms. Criscuolo what she expected him to do. Hasbrouck said that the building had been inspected last year. Ms. Criscuolo responded that structures all across the City had major roof and structural problems due to the snow buildup over the winter and that the main load-bearing beam was showing signs of imminent collapse. The structural problem with the beam was increasingly apparent over the winter and most recently has become alarming. Mr. Hasbrouck reluctantly agreed to inspect but insisted upon calling in the Landlord, claiming that the Landlord had a fine reputation in the City. In my opinion, a matter of public safety such as this which threatens a downtown building and potentially the two abutting buildings should be a matter of immediate concern to the Building Commissioner. Further, he should not have to ask the resident "what she expected him to do." I am writing to you on behalf of Ms. Criscuolo to ask that her immediate safety concerns be addressed and further, that she not be characterized or be made to feel as though she is causing problems for the City's Building Commissioner in response to her expressing significant safety concerns. Do you have advice or suggestions of how Ms. Criscuolo proceed at this point? Attorney Mark A. NeJame NeJame & Kling Law Offices 90 Conz Street, Suite 208 Northampton, MA 01060 Tel. 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