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54 Complaint & Inspection GEO PAUL CELLUCCI .error COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE November 14, 1997 URGENT LEGAL MA'I I'ER: PROMPT ACTION NECESSARY CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Merle and Ruth Taylcr P.O. Box 318 Leeds, MA 01053 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Taylor: Re: Northampton 54 West Street Release Tracking # 1-12086 RELEASE NOTIFICATION and NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY; M G L c 21E and 310 CMR 40.0000 TRUDY COXE Secretary DAVID B.STRUHS Commissioner On November 12, 1997 at 2:15 P.M., Thomas Keefe of Omni Environmental Corporation provided notification to the Department of a release of oil from an underground storage tank used to store #2 fuel oil at the rental property located at the subject address. In addition to oral notification, 310 CMR 40.0333 further requires that a completed Release Notification Form (RNF) be submitted to the Department within 60 calendar days of the date of the oral notification. The Department has reason to believe that the release/threat of release that was reported is or may be a disposal site as defined in the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, 310 CMR 40.0000 (the "MCP"). The Department also has reason to believe that you are a potentially responsible party (PRP) with liability under Section 5A of M.G.L. c. 21E. This liability is "strict", meaning that it is not based an fault, but solely on your status as owner operator, generator, transporter, disposer or other person specified in said Section 5A. This liability is also "joint and several", meaning that you are liable for all response costs incurred at a disposal site even if there are other liable parties. The Department encourages PRPs to take prompt and appropriate actions in response to releases and threats of release of oil and/or hazardous materials. By taking the necessary response actions, you may significantly lower your assessment and cleanup costs and/or avoid liability for costs incurred by the Department in taking such actions. You may also 6 Dwight Street • Springfield, Massachusetts 01103 • FAX(413)784-1149 • TDD(413)746.6620 • Telephone(413)784-1100 (20%Prot Consumer) Mr. and Mrs.M. Taylor Notice of Responsibility RTN 1-12086 Page 2 avoid or reduce certain permit or annual compliance fees payable under 310 CMR 4.00. Please refer to M.G.L. c. 21E for a complete description of potential liability. For your convenience, a summary of liability under M G L c 21E is attached. You should be aware that you may have claims against third parties for damages, including claims for contribution or reimbursement for the costs of cleanup. Such claims do not exist indefinitely but are governed by laws which establish the time allowed for bringing litigation. The Department encourages you to take any actions necessary to protect any such claims you may have against third parties. At the time of oral notification to the Department, the Department approved the following response actions as Immediate Response Actions (IRA): excavation and disposal of up to 200 cubic yards of contaminated soil, and completion of confirmatory sampling. Specific approval is required from the Department for the implementation of an IRA with the exception of assessment activities, the construction of a fence and/or posting of signs. Additional submittals are necessary with regard to this notification including, but not limited to the filing of an IRA Completion Statement and/or Response Action Outcome (RAO) statement. The MCP requires that a fee of$750.00 be submitted to the Department when an RAO Statement is filed greater than 120 days from the date of initial notification. It is important to note that you must dispose of any Remediation Waste generated at the subject location in accordance with 310 CMR 40 0030 including, without limitation, contaminated soil and/or debris. Any Bill of Lading accompanying such waste must bear the seal and signature of a Licensed Site Professional (LSP). You may contact the LSP Board of Registration at 617/556-1145 to obtain the current LSP list. The Department has listed Jim Spencer as the LSP of record for this release. If you have any questions relative to this notice, you should contact Anthony Kurpaska at the above letterhead address or by telephone at 413-784-1100 ext. 236. All future communications regarding this release must reference the Release Tracking Number (RTN) contained in the subject block of this letter. Very truly yours, 0r/ David A. Slowic Section Chief Emergency Response Mr. and Mrs.M. Taylor Notice of Responsibility RTN 1-12086 Page 3 DAS:AFK:afk /kml P:12086.nor Certified Mail No. Z082549049 cc: Northampton Board of Health Fire Department Mayor's Office Jim Spencer, Omni Environmental Corporation Attachments to addressee only: Release Notification Form; BWSC-003 and Instructions Summary of Liability under M G L c 21E Page 1 of 1 Ernie Mathieu From: Ernie Mathieu Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 2:14 PM To: 'ritacorey108 @yahoo.com' Subject: 54 West St. Apt.4A(Heat Requirements) Attachments: Housing-Heat and Cold Regirements Dec. 2006.doc Dear Ms. Corey, Attached are the State Housing Code heating requirements. Please record the temperatures in the living room/sleeping area and the kithen 3x day until Monday and please call me with the temperature readings at that time as we discussed today. Thank you, Ernest Mathieu, Board of Health Director 587-1213 12/21/2007 a R R •um n r rrV n fk[UUMU C.MMU ^, PARCEL ID: 31D-093-001 54 WEST ST PLOT: Living Units: 10 Class: A 112 Card # 1 of 1 CURRENT OWNER/ADDRESS Neighborhood 11.00 FINAL VALUE FLAG: INCOME RUSSO JOHN A LAND DATA C/0 MAPLE HGTS INVESTMENTS LLC -ASSESSMENT INFORMATION- 313 MAPLE ST PRIME TYPE 18501 INFLUENCE FACTORS LAND VALUE PRIOR COST INCOME CURRENT 243,850 SPRINGFIELD MA 01105 ######lq�pglq�ll��1glli��l1�� LAND TOTAL 1,039,300#X####gq## 1,1154,800 1,1154,800 SALES INFORMATION DEED BOOK: 8771 TOTAL ACREAGE: 0.425 TOTAL LAND VALUE: 243,850 DEED PAGE: 274 DATE TYPE PRICE VALIDITY DEED DATE: 20060628 20060628 LAND + BLD 561,000 M LAST UPDATE: % 20+07/ 20060517 LAND + BLD 700,000 0 20010102 LAND + BLD 1,175,000 K ATTACHED IMPROVEMENTS COST APPROACH DETAIL: , TYPE M1 M2 M3 #UNITS LEVELS USE E WALL HEATING A/C AREA SF RATE RCN % GD RCNLD RP1 40 1 1 81 TO B1 91 HOT AIR NONE 2376 17.73 42,120 .45 18,950 RP1 40 1 1 01 TO 01 11 FRAME HOT AIR NONE 2880 68.06 196,000 .60 117,590 CPS 40 1 1 02 TO 02 11 FRAME HOT AIR NONE 2272 67.16 152,590 .60 91,550 03 TO 03 11 FRAME HOT AIR NONE 1068 61.24 65,390 .60 39,240 TO NONE NONE TO NONE NONE TO NONE NOE TO NONE NONE YEAROBUILT 1900 TOTAL UNADJ RCN 253,390 UNITS 10 TOTAL UNADJ.RCNLD 506,450 UALITY GRADE A GRADE FACTOR 1.55 # IDENT UNITS 1 t, EFFICIENCIES 2 FUNC/ECON FACTOR 1.60 8 8 p N## 1-BEDROOMS 4 RCNLD 810,320 2-BEDROOMS 4 0 3-BEDROOMS 12 i,_va OUTBUILDING/YARD ITEM DETAIL: DESCRIPTION WIDTH LENGTH QUAN. YEAR PHYS. FUNC. % GD VALUE ti OR SIZE BUILT GONG. UTIL. 5 RG4 19 19 1 1950 FAIR POOR 1,980 NONE NONE 16 NONE NONE 3C 30 NONE NONE NONE NONE 15 OTHER IMPROV NONE NONE 10 z. R TOTAL OBY/VARD VALUE: 1,980 r 16 18 3 INCOME APPROACH SUMMARY: B 14 TOTAL RENTABLE SQUARE FEET: 30 30 8 3� INCOME ADJUSTMENT 120 -,FR INCOME INDICATED VALUE: 14 10 _ 14 14 14 4r- Page 1 of 2 Ernie Mathieu From: Ernie Mathieu Sent: Wednesday January 09, 2008 10:51 AM To: 'Rita Corey' Subject: 54 West St. Apt.4A(compliance)010808 Jan. 9, 2008 Dear Ms. Corey, Thank you for the information and I am please that it has been resolved by the landlord. Sincerely, Ernest J. Mathieu 587-1213 From: Rita Corey [mailtoaitacorey108©yahoo.com] Sent:Tuesday,January 08, 2008 4:40 PM To: Ernie Mathieu Subject: Re: Jan. 8,2008 Ernie Mathieu- the heat problem in my living room/sleeping area and the kitchen was corrected on Dec.28, 2007. The room temperatures are now 68 degrees. Thank you for your help. Rita Corey Ernie Mathieu <emathieu@northamptonma.gov>wrote: Jan. 3, 2007 Dear Ms. Corey, On Dec. 24, 2007, you left me a voicemail stating that the heat problem in the living room/sleeping area and the kitchen had been corrected by your landlord. For my records could you please email me the date that he corrected the heating situation and if the room temperatures are now at least at 68 degrees. Thank you and I await your response. Sincerely, Ernest Mathieu Board of Health Director 587-1213 From: Ernie Mathieu Sent: Friday,December 21, 2007 2:14 PM To: 'ritacorey 108 @yahoo.com' Subject: 54 West St. Apt.4A (Heat Requirements) Attachments: Housing-Heat and Cold Requirements Dec. 2006.doc Dear Ms. Corey, Attached are the State Housing Code heating requirements Please record the temperatures in the living room/sleeping area and the kitchen 3x day until Monday and please call me with the temperature readings at that time as we discussed today. Thank you, Ernest Mathieu, Board of Health Director 587-1213 1/9/2008 Page 2 of 2 Be a better friend,newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. 1/9/2008 Page 1 of 1 Ernie Mathieu From: Ernie Mathieu Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 9:41 AM To: 'ritacorey108 @yahoo.com' Jan. 3, 2007 Dear Ms. Corey, On Dec. 24, 2007, you left me a voicemail stating that the heat problem in the living room/sleeping area and the kitchen had been corrected by your landlord. For my records, could you please email me the date that he corrected the heating situation and if the room temperatures are now at least at 68 degrees. Thank you and 1 await your response. Sincerely, Ernest Mathieu, Board of Health Director 587-1213 From: Ernie Mathieu Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 2:14 PM To: 'ritacorey l08 @yahoo.com' Subject: 54 West St. Apt.4A (Heat Requirements) Attachments: Housing-Heat and Cold Requirements Dec. 2006.doc Dear Ms. Corey, Attached are the State Housing Code heating requirements. Please record the temperatures in the living room/sleeping area and the kitchen 3x day until Monday and please call me with the temperature readings at that time as we discussed today. Thank you, Ernest Mathieu, Board of Health Director 587-1213 1/3/2008 ct- v2z2Di -one BOA:RA OF'J-Ii ,ACTT GITY HALL COMPLAINTTRECORD•• Date: 11 .90-oq ITime: 11l I y PM Map: Parcel: Name of Complainant: A;}a Cord 41 3 - 195 - Address: 5+. Op+. Tel 8 3 Lo 54 ULA. yA NATURE OF COMPLAINT: - 1 5h4, ha a, ba ,, ,. . °-P� Vs Uan.� Bold Din el .>A•- I -...h 0-o .opa-JaE.n. I.,/-1-k +k.e. Iamdlo,d a,nd ino+l.,:,y Cs" bs:. 5done. Tits ca. ±11 han- cti wo..l.L.,5lauf.J.1.- .00;d a- do.Ea.m;4 Co„.._on. ✓a q*- - L.Jha#.ca.n ' .A.h>t d o z Location: 7 i.e 1 ✓ «41 it _ , Addre A a„ - - Aar Tel: Taken by I sate of Inspector: j J p d7 ITime: INSPECTOR'S REPORT: ioz(2o/0 ? A /4)-7_ 14tiozer el(hv COE /It, t , ' /�/� DIDItaI Ptota[51Talel {M1OHEOlXYE,I Action Taken: — 4— 4 CITY of NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH LIEM1IBT RS: Duna Salkcnt, ( hair .Danne !in ir 1(D Sri mm Smith. .LID STAFF Yerrldrth 0 leap, RS. Rift,tor Dung;Load ,up.aor I.Donna\ d-txsp l — 1 miler Hroun H\_>urre CORRECTION ORDER Issued under the Provisions of The State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation 105 CMR 410.00 1/13/2016 Maple Heights Realty Trust 313 Maple Street Springfield MA 01105 Dear Property Owner/Manager: An authorized inspection was made by a designee of the Northampton Health Department of your property located at 54 West Street. Unit#2A . Northampton, MA on 1/13/2016. You are hereby ORDERED to correct these violations within the noted time limit. Failure to comply within the allotted time period may result in a criminal complaint against you. You have a right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. This request must be made by you. in writing, and fled within 7 days after the violation has been corrected. If you request a hearing, all affected parties will be informed of the date, time, and place of the hearing, and of their right to inspect and copy all records concerning the matter to be heard, The petitioner has the right to be represented at the hearing. Sincerely, ,Si• Edmund Smith, ealth Inspector City of Northampton Health Department c: Building Commissioner, Fire Inspector, Occupant 105 CMR 410 State Sanitary Code Regulation e Description en Ith ith 190 750(A) 190 750(A) 190 750(A) 410.190:Hot Water X Conditions may endanger or impair health, safety or wall-being • Ownef 5 Compliance Date Days from inspection data The owner shall provide and maintain in good operating , condition the facilities capable of heating eater- The I owner shall also provide the hot water for use at a I temperature of not less than 110"f (13 l'1 and in a quantity and pressure sufficient to satisfy the ordinap 1 use of all plumbing fixtures which normally need hot water for their proper use and function- unless and to the extern the occupant is required to provide fuel tor the operation of the facilities under a written letting agreement. The hot water shall not exceed 1301 t 54. C). Observed:at the kitchen sink. at 37 seconds, 110F At 1:33 106degrees F At 2:15 102 degrees F At 3:45 100 degrees F At 5:40 102 degrees F At 7:00 100 degrees F 410.190:Hot Water Observed At the shower head. s At 1 minute'. 90 degrees F like 5Wnt At 2 minutes: 96 degrees F At 3 minutes 92 Degrees F At 3:40 88 Degrees F 410.190:Hot Water Observed:at 15 seconds 90 degrees E At 36 seconds 85 degrees F At 1 minuted: 88 degrees F 3th 500 A4Qnia41-1 5 1 v a°F 410.500: Owner's Responsibility to kiainwin Structural Elements Every owner shall maintain the foundation.Floors, walls, doors,windows,ceilings, roof, staircases. porches. chimneys, and other structural elements of his dwelling so that the dwelling excludes wind, rain and snow. and is rodent-proof,watertight and free from chronic dampness. weathertight, in good repair and in every way fit for the use intended. Further, he shall maintain every structural element free from holes, cracks,loose plaster,or other defect where such holes,cracks,loose plaster or defect renders the area difficult to keep clean or constitutes an accident hazard or an insect or rodent harborage. Observed: Ceiling tiles—almost all (7) of these large drop ceiling tiles show water staining, and one over the toilet shows dark black mold like substance on tenant's side—suspect more above(note to maintenance: handle with care) X responsibility to abate within 24 hours Re- inspection Violation Corrected Ye &No n Owner's //�^� responsibility 1 Te 5 to abate ` **_ within 24 (Y ails nr hours iiZ°{— Owner's responsibility to abate within 24 hours ' Owner's responsibility to abate I within 5 days Correct any current leak issue along with repair to ceiling tiles. 8 en 351 410,351: Owner's Installatiat and N.laimenance Responsibilities The owner shall install or cause to be installed in accordance with accepted plumbing, gasfnting and - electrical wiring standards. and shall maintain free from leaks,obstructions or other defects,the following: (A)all facilities and equipment which the owner is or may be required to provide including, but not limited '.. to, all sinks, washbasins, bathtubs, showers.toilets. waterheating facilities,gas pipes. heating equipment, water pipes. owner installed stoves and ovens,catch basins, drains,vents and other similar supplied fixtures;the connections to water, sewer !, and gas lines:the subsurface sewage disposal system, if any; all electrical fixtures, outlets and wiring,smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, and all heating and ventilating equipment and appurtenances thereto ... Observed: bathroom outlet adjacent to sink is not GFI protected, kitchen sink outlet to right of sink is,to left is not marked (electrician to test). Note: ,. current electrical code requires all repairs to rental housing be conducted by a licensed electrician. i Unit 482 750(N) r Fire ape 452 750(G) 410.482: Smoke Detectors amd Carbon slontedde I X Alarms (A) Owners shall provide. install, and maintain in operable condition smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in every dwelling that is required to he equipped with smoke detectors and carhop monoxide alarms in accordance with any provision of the Massachusetts General Laws and any applicable regulations of the State Board of Fire Prevention (527 CMR1. State Board of Building Regulations and Standards 1780 CMR 1. or the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters 248 CNIR). (B)The board of health shall immediately notify the chief of the local fire department of any violation of 105 CMR 410.482 which is observed during an inspection of any dwelling. Observed: no CO detector was found or is known to the occupant 410.452:Safe Condition 1 X Owner's The owner shall maintain all means or egress at all times responsibility in a safe, operable condition and shall keep all exterior to abate stairways, lire escapes. egress balconies and bridges Gee I i within 24 of snow and ice. provided, however, in those instances I hours where a dwelling has an independent means of egress. not shared with other occupants. and a written letting agreement so states, the occupant is responsible for maintaining free of snow and ice. the means of egress under his or her exclusive use and control. All corrodible structural pans thereof shall be kept painted or otherwise protected against rust and corrosion.All wood structural members shall be treated to prevent rotting and decay. Where these structural elements tic directly into the 1 building structural system, all joints shall be sealed to prevent water from damaging or corroding the structural elements. Owner's responsibility to abate within 15 days Owners responsibility to abate within 24 hours U {{ L(N5 Observed: rear fire escape anchors have pulled out of masonry; metal parts appear rusty and unmaintained. Referred to Building Commissioner and Fire Inspector. Compliance means meeting all the requirements of 105 CMR 410.000. It shall also mean correcting any violations of 105 CMR 410.000 in a work-personlike fashion and restoring ail parts of the dwelling.or unit thereof.to the condition they were in before occurrence of any such violations. Compliance shall also mean in those cases where licenses or permits are required to perform work necessary to correct the violations, such as. but not limited to building, plumbing and wiring that the appropriate official certifies that the work has been completed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. /11/2016 CITY of NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Public Health Director-Merridith O'Leary Municipal Building--212 Main Street—Northampton, MA 01060 Phone (413)587-1215_Fax(413)587-1221 hup://www.northamptonma.gov/245/Health ple Heights Realty Trust 3 Maple Street -ingfield,MA ar sir/madam: ,ase consider this letter notification of re-inspection for a violation notice sent to you by the Northampton alth Department dated 1/13/2016 for property located at 54 West Street,Unit 2A,Northampton,MA. ring the re-inspection it was noted that 5/6 (83%) of the violations noted during the original inspection were -rected. One violation was not corrected: hot water at the tub fill tap maintained 102°F. Hot water observed at spigot during the original survey was recorded at temperatures ranging from 85°F to 90°F. Please ensure ter of at least 110°F,not to exceed 130°F,is available at the bathtub tap.A re-inspection of the bathtub tap is cessary within 5 days of the date of this letter to ensure compliance. If, upon re-inspection, the bath tub tap .ter reaches appropriate temperature levels,a Certificate of Compliance will be issued. ank you for your cooperation. tcerely ristopher Bishop,Sanitarian y of Northampton Health Department F( ce 'y ti� led 0e;+2R -511061‘60 Note: This is an important legal document that might affect your rights. Este es un documento legal importante que podria afectar sus derechos.. 5/6/2016 CITY of NORTHAMPTON PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Public Health Director—Merridith O'Leary Municipal Building—212 Main Street—Northampton, MA 01060 Phone(413)587-1215--Fax(413)587-1221 htlp://www.northamptonma.gov/245/Health aple Heights Realty Trust 3 Maple Street iringfield,MA gar sir/madam: ease consider this letter notification of re-inspection for a violation notice sent to you by the Northampton aalth Department dated 1/13/2016 for property located at 54 West Street,Unit 2A,Northampton,MA. re-inspection of the unit's bath tub hot water temperature was conducted on May 23rd at 12.00pm and was and to be in compliance. lank you for your cooperation. ncerely, iristopher Bishop,Sanitarian ty of Northampton Health Department ,a,;(>°s 0e<tg) Red Note: This is an important legal document that might affect your rights. Este es un documento legal importante que podria afectar sus derechos..