25C-185 (3) (5) 3rd floor bedroom left (5) Refinish all peeling and
with ceiling with peeling and flaking surfaces in an
flaking surfaces. approved manner.
410.482 Smoke detectors at 2nd floor Provide operational smoke de-
hallway and 3rd floor stairwell tectors for all dwelling
are not operational . levels.
410.500 & Ist floor entry storm door with Replace missing pane for this
410.501 lower pane missing. storm door.
Immediate action is required to correct all violations noted. Failure do
respond, in writing, within seven days of receipt of this notice, to the
Board of Health, as to what action will be taken, will result in a followup
order condemning the 3rd floor area. If a follow letter is required, you
will be required to order all occupants out of this uninhabitable area.
If you have any questions regarding this abatement order contact the Board of
Health office.
Very truly yours.
Al
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 # P 749 251 447
cc: Hsu-Tung Ku
7 Maplewood Terrace
Hadley, MA 01035
Chief Lawrence Jones
Northampton Fire Department
Frank Sienkiewicz
Building Inspector
The Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at
16 Highland Avenue , Northampton (assessor's map 25C
parcel 18S . ) , 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 SEVEN DAYS of the receipt
of this order:
REGULATION VIOLATION REMEDY
The entire 3rd floor area (3 rooms and hallway) does not meet Chapter II
Housing Code requirements and must therefore be deemed unfit for human
habitation. The following violations were noted at the time of inspection:
410.200 Both 3rd floor bedrooms lack Supply approved heating to the
heating facilities. 3rd floor rooms.
410.250 & 3rd floor bedrooms lack all Supply required electrical
410.351 required electrical outlets outlets and light fixtures to
and ceiling light fixtures 3rd f1 o o r bedrooms .
are not operational or legal . Electrical Inspector must be
contacted to approve all work.
4I0.450 No second means of egress from Any second means of egress
the 3rd floor, as required. must be approved by the
Building Inspector.
410.500 & (1) 3rd floor ceiling at the (1) Repair hallway ceiling in
410.501 top of the stairwell with large an approved manner.
hole; plaster falling.
(2) All 3rd floor prime (2) Repair/replace windows in
windows are ill-fitted and not an approved manner so as to be
weathertight . weathertight .
(3) 3rd floor rooms with (3) Repair 3rd floor flooring
wooden floor boards with large in an approved manner.
gaps between planks; not smooth
and easily cleanable.
(4) 3rd floor bedroom at top (4) Finish walls and ceiling
of stairs - Walls are rough and in an approved manner so as to
unfinished and ceiling is open; be weathertight.
not weathertight.
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BOARD OF HEALTH CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
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JOHN T.JOYCE.Chairman MASSACHUSETTS 01060 AUG 1 2
Anne Qures, M.D.
MICHAEL R.PARSONS OFFICE OF THE 210 MAIN STREET
PETER J.McERLAIN.Health Agent 01060
BOARD OF HEALTH (+13)ses-6950 Ext.213
EORDER:TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY
MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION AT:
Northampton, MA 01060
DATE: August 11 , 1993
ORDER ADDRESSED TO: Hsu-Tung Ku c/o Progressive Property
Management, Inc.
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30 Boltwood Walk
Amherst MA 01002
COPIES OF REPORT TO: Marc Ganzglass
16 Highland Avenue
Northampton, MA 01060
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Northampton Board of Health
City Hall, 210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Tel # : (413) 586-6950 x214