Inspection Report
42‐46 Main Street, Milford, MA
February 13, 2018
The Milford Board of Health was asked to accompany the Milford Building Department, Board
of Assessors and Milford Fire Department on an inspection at property located at 4246 Main
Street, Milford, MA. This property is owned or under the control of Ohmshiv LLC c/o Jagdish C.
Patel, 9 Broad Street, Milford, MA. This property is mixed use residential/commercial with a
total of fourteen units. Twelve of these units are considered or being used as residential units.
The reason for this inspection is to determine if this property is being properly maintained and is
in compliance with various codes, including the board of health’s housing code, 105 CMR
410.000 : Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, Chapter 2 of the State Sanitary
Code.
On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, I met Rebecca Alger and Henry Webster and Joseph Arcudi
from the Assessor’s Office, Building Commissioner Matthew Marcotte, Erika Robertson,
Assistant Zoning Officer, Fire Inspector Steven Guise and a trainee, Deputy Police Chief James
Heron and Town Administrator Richard Villani. We met with the property owner Mr. Jagdish
Patel and he guided us through each of the residential units, starting with unit #1.
Please note, the findings in this report are only the result of this inspection performed by the
board of health. The results are based on compliance with 105 CMR 410.000: Minimum
Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, Chapter 2 of the State Sanitary Code . This code,
provides a set of standards that are designed to help determine whether or not a dwelling is fit for
habitation. Minimal standards are established for the following areas:
Kitchen facilities 410.100
Bathroom facilities 410.150 to 410.152
Potable water 410.180
Hot water supplies 410.190
Heating requirements 410.200, 410.201
Lighting and electrical facilities 410.250 to 410.258
Ventilation 410.280, 410.281
Sewage disposal 410.300
Installation and maintenance of facilities 410.350 to 410.352
Space and use 410.400 to 410.402
Temporary housing 410.430, 410.431
Exits 410.450, 410.451
Security 410.480, 410.481
Maintenance of structural elements 410.500 to 410.505
Insects and rodents 410.550 to 410.553
Garbage and rubbish storage and disposal 410.600, 410.602
Curtailment of service 410.620
The results of this inspection are as follows:
Unit #1
There were no conditions that are considered to be violations of the above code found in this
apartment at the time of this inspection. Conditions mentioned below in the inspector’s notes
may apply.
Unit #2
There were no conditions that are considered to be violations of the above code found in this
apartment at the time of this inspection. Conditions mentioned below in the inspector’s notes
may apply.
Unit #3
More than the allowable number of occupants established for these units by the Town of
Milford’s Maximum Occupancy By‐Law, Article 37 were noted. They were families with young
children and when questioned property owner replied these individuals were visiting at this
time and did not live at this property. He was reminded that a maximum occupancy is four (4)
occupants for this apartment. There were no other concerns with this apartment at this time.
Unit #4
There were no conditions that are considered to be violations of the above code found in this
apartment at the time of this inspection. Conditions m entioned below in the inspector’s notes
may apply.
Unit #5
A single style bed was noted in the room I would describe as the living room, which is located
before entering the kitchen. I questioned the property owner and reminded him of the Milford
Board of Health’s Healthful Housing Regulation, which requires all apartments (except studio)
to have a common gathering area. Property owner told me that this was only used as a couch
because the occupants could not afford a couch. He also assured me that this room is only used
as a living room and only one family is living in this apartment. More visits will be made at this
property to ensure compliance with Article 37 and the Healthy Housing Regulation.
Unit #6
There were no conditions that are considered to be violations of the above code found in this
apartment at the time of this inspection. Conditions mentioned below in the inspector’s notes
may apply.
.
Unit #7
There were no conditions that are considered to be violations of the above code found in this
apartment at the time of this inspection. Conditions m entioned below in the inspector’s notes
may apply.
Unit #8
There were no conditions that are considered to be violations of the above code found in this
apartment at the time of this inspection. Conditions m entioned below in the inspector’s notes
may apply.
Unit #9
It was noted in this apartment, that In order to access the second mean of egress in case of an
emergency, one would have to pass through a bedroom. A second means of egress must be
available and accessible to all occupants at all times. By having to pass through a bedroom for
this purpose would prohibit this accessibility. I advised the property owner to consult with the
building department for their opinion and to ensure compliance with this important
requirement.
Unit #10
There were no conditions that are considered to be violations of the above code found in this
apartment at the time of this inspection. Conditions m entioned below in the inspector’s notes
may apply.
Unit #11
The second means of egress of this apartment that leads out to Main Street is obstructed with
various objects on the floor of this area and a curtain covering the egress door. (See photo).
This egress must be made useable and passable and the curtain permanently removed. I
informed the property owner to convey this requirement to the occupants in order to prevent
this condition for being repeated.
It was also mentioned by the building department and board of assessor representatives that
there is a distinct possibility that this apartment is illegal based on an order by former Building
Commissioner Anthony Deluca Jr. The letter is dated February 26, 2001.
Unit #12
During our visit to this apartment it was also mentioned by the building department and board
of assessor representatives that there is a distinct possibility that this apartment could also be
illegal based on an order by former Building Commissioner Anthony Deluca Jr. The letter is
dated February 26, 2001.
Common Areas (Hallways)
It was noted that excessive objects stored in the second floor hallway leading to an egress on
the Main Street side made it difficult to pass through. This egress must be made useable and
passable by removing these objects. You must also convey this requirement to your occupants.
The window in the hallway on the North Bow Street side (near apt. #1) needs to be repaired or
replaced. The bottom window frame is defective where the window cannot be secured to this
frame and function properly. (See photo)
Important Inspector’s Notes
The property owner was reminded of the Town of Milford’s Maximum Occupancy By‐Law, Article 37,
which was established so property owners and occupants could be aware of maximum occupancy rates
in order to avoid overcrowding and illegal conversion situations, which reduce the quality of life for the
occupants and the neighborhood. Below are the maximum occupancy rates that must adhere to at all
times:
Unit 1‐‐‐‐‐‐Max of 4 occupants Unit 7‐‐‐‐‐Max of 2 occupants
Unit 2‐‐‐‐‐‐Max of 4 occupants Unit 8‐‐‐‐‐Max of 2 occupants
Unit 3‐‐‐‐‐‐Max of 4 occupants Unit 9‐‐‐‐‐Max of 2 occupants
Unit 4 ‐‐‐‐‐Max of 4 occupants Unit 10‐‐‐Max of 2 occupants
Unit 5‐‐‐‐‐‐Max of 2 occupants Unit 11‐‐‐Max of 5 occupants (Maybe illegal)
Unit 6‐‐‐‐‐‐Max of 2 occupants Unit 12‐‐‐Max of 4 occupants (Maybe illegal)
The Milford Board of Health will be doing periodic inspections at this property to ensure
compliance with these occupancy rates.
Signs of cockroaches were found in several apartments during this inspection. It was noted that
this property is under a professional pest control contract. Property owner will continue to
provide pest control services at these apartments until this problem is eliminated. Proper
sanitation should be emphasized to all occupants in order for the pest control to be successful.
It should be noted that no live pests (just dead roaches) were found during this visit.
Most windows were lacking screens. It should be noted that screens are required from April 1 st
to October 30 th . Therefore the lack of screens are not considered a violation at this time, but
property owner must provide them on or before April1st.
It was noticed that children under the age of six (6) were at this property. If these children are
actually living at this property, the board of health will need to perform a lead determination to
determine if more detailed lead testing should be done.
Common gathering rooms are also required in all apartments in the Town of Milford, with the
exception of studio apartments. The Milford Board of Health developed Occupancy Regulations
for Healthful Housing which requires most dwelling units to set aside a minimum of 150 sq. ft.
to 250 sq. ft. of contiguous open area to be available for common social activities of the
occupants. Kitchens will not be considered to be included as a common gathering area.
The Milford Board of Health will be doing periodic inspections at this property to ensure
compliance with this regulation.
In the past this office has received complaints regarding excess rubbish being stored improperly
in the dumpster area located in the adjacent parking lot. This is not only unsightly, but is also
conducive to rodents and other vermin. During this inspection it was noted the dumpster was
full and in need of empting. It is your responsibility to ensure that this area and other exterior
areas of this property is kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times as required by the
board of health’s regulations.
A letter to correct the conditions that need to be addressed will be sent to the property owner
with a completion date for compliance. I wish to emphasize that it is the intention of the
Milford Board of Health to follow up on all violations of the above mentioned code until such
time all work is done.
This report is respectfully submitted by,
Paul A. Mazzuchelli, MPH, RS/CHO
Health Officer
.