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BOARD OF HEALTH
MEMBERS
DONNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR
SUZANNE SMITH,M.D.
JOANNE LEVIN,M.D.
STAFF
Benjamin Wood,MPH
Director of Public Health
cia Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse
Edmund Smith,Health Inspector
Daniel Wasiuk,Health Inspector
Heather McBride,Clerk
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE
adowbrook Property Management
is Danielle Kelley
Bridge Road,
'ence MA 01062
212 MAIN STREET
NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060
COMPLIANCE WITH ORDERS
ar Danielle Kelley,
1/23/2012, an initial Housing Inspection was made at the property located at 491 Bridge Road
it# 2812, owned or operated by you. Violations were observed and an enforcement letter with
rection orders was mailed to you on 1/23/2012.
inal re-inspection was conducted on 2/23/2012.
violations noted in the 1/23/2012 enforcement letter were found to be corrected and therefore,
ase note that you have complied with all of the correction orders issued in the inspection report.
is letter was signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. If you have any questions regarding
s matter, please contact me at my office.
acerely, /� /-/�aJ
Imund Smith, Hea pector, Northampton Health Department
ER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE "MINIMUM
VDARDS FOR HUMAN HABITATION" AT: 491 BRIDGE ROAD BLDG. #28, APT. #12
\DOWBROOK)
IOARD OF HEALTH
MEMBERS
iNNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR
SUZANNE SMITH,M.D.
JOANNE LEVIN,M.D.
STAFF
Benjamin Wood,MPH
Director of Public Health
tbbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse
iel Wasiuk,Health Inspector
fund Smith,Health Inspector
Heather McBride,Clerk
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
212 MAIN STREET
NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060
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IOARD OF HEALTH
MEMBERS
NNA C.SALLOOM,CHAIR
SUZANNE SMITH,M.D.
JOANNE LEVIN,M.D.
STAFF
Benjamin Wood,MPH
Wester of Public Health
tbbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse
el Wasiuk,Health Inspector
and Smith,Health Inspector
Heather McBride,Clerk
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
212 MAIN STREET
NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060
1/23/201P, 401
ithority of Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, as adopted under Chapter 111, Section 3 and 127A and
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
!ss 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,
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
ccupant 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 reinspection will be conducted, as indicated, to determine compliance.
are entitled to a hearing, provided a written petition is received within seven (7) days. You are also
led 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.
-y occupant shall give the owner, agent or employees, access, upon reasonable notice, for the purpose of
:cling these violations. (CMR.8l0)
ure to comply with this order may result in a fine of not less than ten,nor more than five hundred
ars; each day constituting a separate violation. It is your responsibility to provide proper workmanship
to obtain the appropriate private permits where necessary.
it immediate attention will be appreciated. If you have any questions,please contact this office.
;erely,
I Wood,MPH
ector,Northampton Health Department
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
112312011 Time: 9:10 am #Occupants: 3 #Children< 6 Years 2
Type of Violation
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Possible
Code
Section(s)
%ssr Meadowbrook Apartment,491 Bridge Road Unit# 2812
Responsible Party
City/Town: Northampton
pant Name: Giovanna Martinez Phone#413.727.842
v: Name:Meadowbrook Property Management Phone#(413) 584-7590
rr Address:491 Bridge Road, Florence MA 01062
Occupa
nt
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ailing/Rooming Units in Dwelling: #Stories:
3
Floo evel of Unit: 1(ground)
aping Rooms: 2 #Habitable Rooms: 4
Smooth, impervious surfaces
Mew- cdm,,nd Smith Title: Health Inspector
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Code
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Observed
Responsible Party
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Occupa
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hroom
Toilet, sink, shower, tub, door
150
Smooth, impervious surfaces
150
Lights, outlets, ventilations
251.280
Floors/walls/ceiling: Shower ceiling: evidence of
chronic dampness
504
X
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tchen
tchen,
:ont.
Sink, stove, oven; good repair, impervious and
smooth space refriq
100
Lights, outlets, ventilation,windows, screens:
electric panel relocated but drywall not repaired
251,280, 501,
551
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Ceiling height
401.402
Floor
504
Floors/Walls
500
rral: 0 Electric 0 Fire 0 Plumbing 0 Building
certified under the pains and penalties of perjury.
ector Signature:
upant or Occupant's Representative Signature:
spection Date: 212312012 Time:to be determined
0 This inspection report is signed
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.
NOTE: 'indicates that this housing inspection has revealed conditions which may endanger or materially impair the
health, safety, and well-being of any person(s)occupying the premises
Area/Element,Code Citation and Description of Violation
Acceptable Remedies
Bathroom: Shower ceiling:
351:Owner's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities
owner shall install or cause to be installed, in accordance with accepted plumbing,
fling and electrical wiring standards, and shall maintain free from leaks, obstructions or
defects,the following:
(A) all facilities and equipment which the owner is or may be required to provide
Repair or replace as necessary.
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
):Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements
(A) 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.
hower ceiling, recently repaired, is showing recurrent symptoms
f a continued slow leak from upstairs unit bathroom (bubbling
nd slightly stained plaster, marks of water running down wall
bove tile.
Kitchen/Dining Room common wall: Electrical Panel:
I:Owner's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities
wner shall install or cause to be installed, in accordance with accepted plumbing,
ing and electrical wiring standards...
A: Definitions...
liance means meeting all the requirements of 105 CMR 410.000. It shall also mean
ting any violations of 105 CMR 410.000 in a work-personlike fashion and restoring all
7f the dwelling, or unit thereof, to the condition they were in before occurrence of any
violations. Compliance shall also mean in those cases where licenses or permits are
eel to perform work necessary to correct the violations, such as, but not limited to
ng, plumbing and wiring that the appropriate official certifies that the work has been
eted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
k on the Electrical Panel, recently reoriented to open from Dining Room
of common wall, has not been finished: sheetrock repair has not been
completed.
Kitchen: GFI Outlets
51:Owner's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities ...
rning on/off bathroom light can trip GFI circuit in kitchen/dining room.
Repair as necessary.
Repair as necessary.
FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE LEGAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY
N ORDER TO GET HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED.
it Withholding (General Laws Chapter 239 Section 8A).
le Violations Are Not Being Corrected you may be entitled to hold back your rent payment. You can do
'ithout being evicted if.:
)u 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.
m 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
I 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
lays 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.
:taliatory Rent Increases or Eviction Prohibited (General Laws Chapter 186, Section 18 and Chapter 239
on 2A).
owner may not increase your rent or evict you in retaliation for making a complaint to your local code
-cement 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
rated to your complaint. You may be able to sue the landlord for damages if he or she tries this.
:nt 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
t rather than to the owner. The court may then appoint a "receiver" who may spend as much of the rent
ey as is needed to correct the violation. The receiver is not subject to a spending limitation of four months'
march of Warranty of Habitability.
may be entitled to sue your landlord to have all or some of your rent returned if your dwelling unit does net
[minimum standards of habitability.
nfair and Deceptive Practices(General Laws Chapter 93A)
[ing an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer protection act and regulations for
:h you may sue an owner.
I INFORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE LAW, BEFORE YOU
TIDE TO WITHHOLD YOUR RENT OR TAKE ANY LEGAL ACTION. IT IS ADVISABLE THAT
J CONSULT AN ATTORNEY, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST LEGAL SERVICES
ICE WHICH IS:
Western Mass Legal Services Tel: 413-781-7814
One Monarch Place, Suite 400 I Springfield,MA 01144
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
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Lector: ', .-, ..SI.ti•.I-r.. Title: 41 rM it-ti I Nrvez. , _._ _.
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Code
Section(s)
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Responsible Party
Owner
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xterior,
Yard&
Porch
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
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Entry
Light, windows
253,254,501
Egress
450,451,452
Handrails
503
Door
501
rior Halls
,Stairs
Floors, walls ceilings
500
Hallways, railings stairs
503
Light, windows
253,254.501
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Location(circle): Front Rear Middle Left Middle Right Floor Level
of Unit
Ventilation
280
Ceiling height
401,402
Windows, screen
501.551
Wall
500
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Location (circle): Front Rear Middle Left Middle Right Floor Level
of Unit
Ventilation
280
Ceiling height
401.402
Windows, screen
501,551
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Toilet, sink,(snower tub, doorCFilir&-,t/s04. S*¢�-
Smooth, impervious surfaces
150
Lights, outlets, ventilations
251.280
Floors/walls
504
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cont.
Ceiling height
401.402
Floor
504
Floors/VValls
500
ing room
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Room
Lights, outlets, ventilation
250,280
Ceiling height
401,402
Windows/screens
501,551
Ceiling condition
Sink
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Maintenance
500
Watertight
500
Lighting
253
Water
Source (circle): Public Private
Must be potable
180
Quantity, pressure
180
Responsible for paying MGL ch 186 s 22, metering
354
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Fuel Type(circle): Natural Gas Oil Electric Other
Kitchen
Temp.: °f Location taken:
Quantity, pressure, 110 F min, 130 max
190
Venting
202
'eating
Type(circle): Forced Hot Water Forced Hot Air
Steam
Electric
No portable units
200
"Habitable room and every room with toilet, shower,
tub"
201
• 68 F7 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
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rainage,
umbing
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Sanitary drainage required and maintained
300,351
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Emergency lights
Pests
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550
Structural maintenance and elimination of harborage
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tailment
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eferral: 0 Electric 0 Fire 0 plumbing 0 Building 0 This inspection report is signed
ad certified under the pains and penalties of perjury.
ispector Signature:
ccupant or Occupant's Representative Signature:
einspection Date: Time:
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.
NOTE: *indicates that this housing inspection has revealed conditions which may endanger or materially impair the
health, safety, and well-being of any person(s) occupying the premises
Area/Element, Code Citation and Description of Violation
Acceptable Remedies
23,2014
CITY of NORTHAMPTON
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS:Donna Salloom, Chair Joanne Levi,,, MD-Suzanne Smith, MPH, MD
William Hargraves-Cynthia Suapis, PhD
STAFF Merridith O'Leary, RS, Director-Daniel Wasiuk Inspector-Edmund Smi h Inspector-Lisa Steinbock RN, Nurse
idowbrook Apartments Preservation Associates
Danielle Kirby,Property Manager
Bridge Road
'ence,MA 01062
r Property Owner/Manager:
Ise consider this a letter o ompliance for a violation notice sent to you by the Northampton Health
iartment date /1[2014 for p perry located at 491 Bridge Road, Unit 2922,Northampton, MA.
are 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,
ntained and does not represent any public health and safety threat. You are mandated to do the same.
ink you for your cooperation.
=erely,
nund Smith
Ilth Inspector, City of Northampton
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