2A Complaints 1977-1993 December 6, 1977
Mr. Thome Rey, Director
49 Old truth Street
Northampton, Authority
Northampton, Mass. 01060
Dear Mr. Rudder
In response to your questions about access to apartments to correct
deficiencies and about extermination procedures, I submit the following:
1. Regulation 31 of Article II of the
or uuppant of a dwe1tj, drellleg nail, or Coda states, "Every
appointment,agent or employees, upon t shall access, if eo 'possible by
the dwelling, reasonable motto*, thereof,
alteration as are necessary effect compliance with the~provisions unit tbr the
standards."
2. The cockroach extermination
Authority. emptying used Northampton pruning
every apartment trubbish b garbage, ouslyian pi g the t closets and nceq spraying
week foe successive weeks, is in line with standard coc once a
ata'afoation
Ihopsthatthis intonation is helpful to yon. If Son Dave arW Qcestions
do not hesitate to contact
PJM/Q
Very tray yours,
Peter J. Mariam, R.9., M.P.A.
Health Agent
TpImcp
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T hera y request an inspection of n' apartment. The conditions present
at I believe to be violations of the State Sanitary Code are-
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I believe the conditions present; or violations that exist may erdaneer or
pair r., health or safety. '/ e5 -
There are coalitions in other a-artrents or c*Telling units 'sere I live
at may endanger or materially affect the health or safety of rvself or re
ci.lp- y < Give the arart ent no. 3,/-j _ .i r —
The amer of my dpellinc trait is
ae A'n Terf-h0m7 744.-7 /Ai .414 74 ber.
3X038 C dpi 3 F ee T — /tjnr it Omp )-o1.2� ! .lass
'API E 5 - y 4 3 C)
I 3Da r-'. r<' last ronth's rent to
as , ; VII /25 .4 A o
Iress i/
ant's telephone number _o
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SlrGESTID LIST Q*' ear vioutnZ t ;W' SHOULD Dr C+.-IFIL')
Insufficient later simply
> Insufficient heat or bt t.ater
3 Curtailment of essential utility service sue!' as gas or electricity
Defective electrical systEr.
5. Prof or tall leaks -
�Defective or illegal incinerators
feetive drains, sec.age systems or toilet facilities
8. i Infestation of insectslor rodents elling ?tiers point
9. Tiled paint on interior od &elling or on exterior of ,?�.
is so located or in nud: condition as to create a hazard of lead poisoning
1^. Insufficient flusher of accemtable exits from a ci elline and each floor
of every rooming house
^h-StruCted exits__ - -
ca l area
cuulation of ar
garbage e. ru`k>ist in ozron
^laster falling or in .rrec?tate danger of falling
riancprous Fgs.cdtes, stain or railings
15. ^)ors, l alle, or ceiling ''itt substantial holes
'tours urs or wirx3as not sufficiently ':'lather-tight to permit rucr temperature
to he maintained at the tErrErature recuired lv the axle .here the
landlord Implies heat as part of the rent or to prevent stotantial
'teat loss tthere the tenant nays for heat separately from the e rent
(ii Iradeguate ventilation facilities in interior attew _ S
Doors lacking lochs confor Sng to building Code regulation^-
19. Lad-. of two-may talkinc intercom c_ystir and autmatic door lz-cner 'ester
..hen required in nulti-unit 'tiding by building ogle regulations
D OF HEALTH
cc, Chairman
9AALA, M.D.
ERL41T,Health Agent
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
Thomas Ruddy, Director
hampton Housing Authority
ld South Street
hampton, Ma. 01060
Mr. Ruddy:
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
August 18, 1977
2)0 MAIN STREET
01060
TEL(413)534-9071
An inspection of the dwelling located at Building 2. Florence Heights
lot --- _, Northampton, Ma., owned by Northampton Housing Authority
made on this date in accordance with the provisions of Article II of the
itary Code as adopted under Section 127A, Chapter 111 of the General Laws of
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
This letter will certify that those violations indicated as major violations
serious enough to be considered as to materially endanger or materially impair
health, safety, and well-being of the tenant.
The following violations were found:
Dilation Violation
.2 cockroach infestation throughout Building 2, Florence Heights
In accordance with Chapter 111, Section 127L of the Massachusetts General Laws,
Northampton Housing Authority has 2!, hours to begin extermination of Building 2.
The time limit begins upon receipt of this letter.
You may request a hearing before the Board of Health if you have any extenuating
rcumstances to report. However, your request must be received within 7 days at
is office from date of receipt of this letter. You may be represented at the hearing,
d adverse parties have a right to appear at the hearing. You may inspect or obtain
pies of all relevant reports, orders, and other documentary information in the posses-
n of the Board of Health.
You are advised that the condition(s) which exist may permit the occupant(s) to
ercise one or more statutory remedies.
If you have any question regarding this letter; please contact me.
Signed this 18 day of August 1977, under the penalties of perjury.
Very truly yours,
%, a, htit ilu M
Peter J. McErlain
Health Agent
livered b
Date /2 /?22
ceived by / _ u'—LY j. 41 Date L<u-d / C/ )9.0 Time z ',4
April 13, 1978
s. Thomas Reddy, Director
tthampton Housing Authority
s Old .South Street
srthampton, Ma. 01060
sar Mr. Ruddy:
In response to your inquiry about access to tenant housing for the purpose
r exterminating cockroaches, please be advised of the following:
Regulation 31.1 of Article II of the State Sanitary Code "Minimum Standards
r Fitness for Human Habitation" requires every occupant of a dwelling, dwelling unit,
r rooming unit to give the owner thereof, or his agent or employee, upon reasonable
otice, reasonable access, if possible by appointment, to the dwelling, dwelling unit,
r rooming unit for the purpose of making repairs and alterations or to correct housing
ode violations.
In effect, this regulation requires that tenants allow your men to spray
neecticide or make repairs in their apartments when an insect infestation is found to
egiven,taand the spraying (orrothebuilding.k) should be donee at of asonablettimeof day.
must
As with any insecticide, extreme care should be taken when spraying in a
welling unit, closets and cupboards Should be emptied to allow thorough and safe
pplication of the spray, and all food products should be protected.
Since it is very important to spray the entire building and all dwelling
wits at the same time, it may be necessary, on occasion, to delay the spray program
lue to illness in a swelling unit. It is also possible that certain individuals may
se allergic to the insecticide, and that alternate living quarters may be required
or them during the spray operations. A doctor should certify the allergy.
I hope that this information is helpful to you, if you have additional
paeations, do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
Peter S. McEllain
Health Agent
ARD OF HEALTH
. JOYCE,Chairman
C. KENNY. MD.
A. R. Parsons
3. McERLAIN, Health Agent
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
210 MAIN STREET
01060
Tel.(413)MASQ.a
586-6950 Ext. 214
TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE "MINR UN STANDARDS OF
S FOR HUMAN HABITATION" AT Apartment 2A, Florence Heights
ADDRESSED TO:
George O' Brien , Director DATE August 1 , 1986
Northampton Housing Authority
49 Old South Street
S OF INSPECTION REPORTS ISSUED TO:
Lydda Yucknovitz
Apartment 9A , Florence Heights
Flarenee MA
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Board of Health
210 Main Street
Northampton, Mass.
Tel. No. (413) 586-6950 Ext. 214
The Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at
Northampton (assessor's map 28
Apartment 2A Florence Heights
, ), 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 111, Section 127 of the Mass. General Laws,
and Chapter II of The State Sanitary Code, you are hereby ordered to begin the
necessary repairs or contract with a third party within five (5) days of the re-
ceipt of this order and to make a good faith effort to substantially complete
correction, within fourteen (14) days of the receipt of this order, the follow-
ing violations:
REGULATION
VIOLATION REMEDY
410 . 351 (A) toilet leaking at base - water has repair leak ,repair
damaged floor covering and subfloor floor ,replace floor
covering
410 . 351 some type of blockage in the bathtub remove blockage
drain allows water from adjacent apart- repair drain
ment to flow up into the tub
410 . 351(B) small jagged hole in edge of freezer fill hole/repair doe
door-could cause injury
410 . 500 kitchen ceiling cracked , evidence of repair watern leak ater
water damage
410 . 500 living room ceiling is cracked
repair ceiling
410 . 351 the electric outlet on the living repair/replace the
room (left side) wall is faulty
410 . 351 cellar sink hot water faucet leaks repair the faucet
cannot be shut off
410 . 500 hallway and bedroom walls around
repair the walls
front bedroom door are cracked
The violation listed below must be corrected within 30 days .
410 . 253 entrance ways/front porches throughout provider lightrswitc:
the complex lack light ifxtures en-
trance ways of each
apartment
If you have any questions concerning this matter please contact the
Board of Health Office .
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter .
Pet • rlain, ea th Agent Certified Mail If P 154 837 051
parcel 1
CHAPTER II
STATE SANITARY CODE
O- AW Occupant's Name
'ccupants Apt. I # of Dwelling Units 11 of Stor e
Structure B F M # Habitable Rooms
Address of Owner
# Bedrooms
Violations
410.150 neguieuu,l
:hroom
er between 1200 & 140°
.190
I
and seat
.150 A(1) OWSWONIIMTS uMERM
.150 A 2 ,
sin
tub
.150 A(3) ill
or
cold water
.350 A
�'-
1`/1'
�.
ent
.500
IA . .PI-.'.
�..i.�u.. ;jj___of
.500
'
.500
!
�
.500 1 r'
Iry
.252 A
.280 A or B
tion
& drains
.350
• connection
410.100
Regulation
g
Violations
tchen
•, sink sufficient size
nad oven
.1QQ A 1
.100 A 2
Mr
For refri:erator
.100 A 3
a /nnaMln
/
ts electrical
.251 B
.251 A 'S
.500 ‘■(+t
.500
ze LflSS . 0
sctrical light fixture
/�iTEMw_P -
I1r
•
.500
MOP
(window) (mechanical)
.251.6
_i
‘0i
ation
sufficient .ressures
•350 A
ater
ter
.190
.500
s
.500
door & window
.551 & .552
s
connection & drains
.350
.n:
.ivin: Room
:s (2 or one with light
Re:ulation
.251 B
Violations
NM i
ing
ag
as
ns
(windows
Panty or Dinin: Room
ts (2 or one with light
in:
.251 A
.500
.500
.500
.500
551
.480 E
Re ulation
.251 B
.251 B A.500
.500
.500
.500
. 1
55
.480 E
flflJLflfl�s ul__
PS1S
klaNin1ak�!1 i_
IV �'
AL •
i m.
`21111110_
Violations
ng
�w
:n s
Violations
neguia sui
eeping Ikomr #1
lighting
i
.250 A
ant natuVal
1
.251 B
it or
ih 1 outlet
.251 A
.500
rt
.500
WVO-Laeltf-A
1k .Q-
.500
.500
.551
.500
e adequate
.400
or occupant?
Room #2
eeping
natural lighting
.250 A
.251 B
.ent
1
.ts or
outlet
.251 A
rith
.500
500
.500
500
3
.551
.500
re adequate
for
.400
occupant?
leeping Room #3
ient lighting
.250 A
natural
1
.251 B
ets or
.251 A
with outlet
.500
.500
ig
.500
.500
rs
.551
rs
.500
are adequate
for
.400
occupant?
Area & Exit (Interior
'
2ommon
illuminated properl
' .253 A & B
O'4.4. �
for area
.500
XX� IV /A'
i
ie
, •
vs
-
ns
10
01
ng
0f
s
00
ways
in bathroom clean
Common Area & Exit (Exterior
00
ley
0
tes
ration
11
.500
II/
•
II oani ••
rs
.601
1
age & rubbish
ate ands
ers and down spouts
.600
.500
.500
4 VA
.502
paint
__ :..h.-
.253 B
Violations
neraa
'ices working and available
670
-
ing facilities in good
.200
and 64°
700
A & R
ar 120° to 140°
190
Les vented
707
rater - proper
700
R
ry wiring
756
.al service adequate
755
and rodents
550
sanitary
607
h 457
g
scellaneous
nspector
Kt scheduled reinspection is:
1# .ter
Time
.m.
a.m.
p.m.
Date Time
IARO OF HEALTH
1o4CE,Chairman
C. KENNY, M.D.
el R. Parsons
J. McERLAIN, Health Agent
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
110 MAIN STREET
01060
Tel. 141313 --'VJ
586-5950 Ext. 214
TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE "MINIMUM STANDARDS OF
;$ FOR HUMAN HABITATION" AT
ADDRESSED TO:
Apt. #2A, Florence Heights, Florence, MA
George O'Brien, Director
Northampton Housing Authority
DATE
49 Old South Street
Northampton, MA 01060
S OF INSPECTION REPORTS ISSUED TO:
Lynda Yucknovitz
August 5, 1986
Apt. #2A, Florence Heights
Florence, MA 01060
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'is form at:
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Board of Health
210 Main Street
Northampton, Mass.
Tel. No. (413) 586-6950 Ext. 214
The Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at
Apt. #2A, Florence Heights, Florence_, Northampton (assessor's map 29
parcel 1 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 111, Section 127 of the Mass. General Laws,
and Chapter II of The State Sanitary Code, you are hereby ordered to begin the
necessary repairs or contract with a third party within five (5) days of the re-
ceipt of this order and to make a good faith effort to substantially complete
correction, within fourteen (14) days of the receipt of this order, the follow-
ing violations:
REGULATION VIOLATION REMEDY
410.351 (A) faulty electric outlet on the repair/replace the outlet
lefthand wall of the front
bedroom
e violation listed below exists in all apartments throughout the complex.
0.482 apartments lack smoke detectors de-
tectors* pe operable
ablosmokeede
apartments throughout the
apartment complex
*The smoke detectors must comply with the requirements of City Ordinance #11-49-11-54 .
If you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact the Board of Health.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
Very Truly yours,
Peter J. McErlain, Health Agent
PJMc/ec
Certified Mail #P154 837 053
cc: Deputy Chief Lawrence Jones
Northampton Fire Department
LAW OFFICES OF MARTIN KANTROVITZ
185 DEVONSHIRE STREET,SUITE 510
BOSTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02110
ANTROVIT2
(ANTROVIR
Lounsel
ovember 22, 1993
orthampton Hoard of Health
',ity Hall
10 Main Street
lorthampton, MA 01060
te: Walter Perry, Jr.
D.O.H. 1-2-78
TELEPHONE(617)4263050
FAX(617)426-3640
NOV 2 31993
)ear Sir or Madam:
1s you may recall, this office represents the above named
Lndividual, through his parent, Lelia Sanders, in their claim for
Lnjuries resulting from the child's exposure to, and ingestion of,
Lead paint.
Phis is a request for a copy of all information you have regarding
lead paint inspections for the premises located at 2A Florence
Heights, Northampton, MA, including inspection reports, notices,
:omplaints, deleading information, inspector's notes,
reinspections, letter of compliance, etc. An updated, executed
authorization is enclosed for your file.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this matter.
Kindly forward your bill for the requested materials directly to
this office.
Very truly yours,
Annie Kutenplon
Legal Assistant
encl
1lh Es/c)
Please Direct Written Correspondence to Bosom Office.
HUDSON OFFICE: 173 WASHINGTON STREET,I IUDSON,MA 01749 (508)562-3800
*^'. I
NEW'REDFORD OFFICE:488 PLEASANT'STREET,SUITE A NEW BEDFORD,MA 02740 (S08)994-6010
t;: J 2 :rti
Northampton Board of Health
This will authorize you to allow the Law Offices of
in Kantrovitz to inspect, examine and obtain conies of any
all records , retorts, document; ardior tapers, etc. , that may
requested by them. You are respecllhem questedgtost=_d
oerate with my attorneys in supplying
uments and in answering their questions. No other persons
uld be granted access to my records without a proper
horization signed by me.
1 further waive all provisions of the law prohibiting
closure of any records, and authorize and direct u to give
A representative any and all information requ ested
as
A photocopy of this authorization shall be as cceptafle as
original. This authorization is valid for any past,
future requests by my attorney for such information until
,ressly revoked by me in writing.
i
tea‘_ —tzi
Lelia Sanders
tness: si/j `_
ate: 11-22-93