Inspected on Jul 17, 2024
1996 BATHURST ST Report
This is a 39-unit building in Humewood-Cedarvale with a RentSafeTO score of 64/100, which means needs significant improvements. City investigation data lists 20 open deficiencies across 3 investigation records.
These are City of Toronto records, not tenant reviews. Some issues may have been repaired since the latest update.
- Score
- 64
- Status
- 🔴 Needs Significant Improvements
- Units
- 39
- Property type
- privately-owned building
RentSafeTO scorecard
On Jul 17, 2024, City of Toronto's RentSafeTO team evaluated this building. It scored 64 out of 100. The City data lists 39 evaluated areas for this inspection. Scores are 1 to 3 when inspected: 3 means no bylaw violations were observed, 2 means minor violations were observed, and 1 means significant violations were observed. Items scored 0 are shown as not inspected.
Questions for the landlord
26 to ask about
These inspection items scored below 3 out of 3. Ask whether they have been repaired since the City inspection.
Building Exterior
Windows
Exterior Walkways
Lobby Walls & Ceiling
Laundry Room
Mail Receptacles
Storage Areas
Parking Areas
Hallway Walls & Ceiling
Hallway Floors
Interior Lighting
Stairwell Condition
Handrail Safety
Handrail Maintenance
Building Cleanliness
Tenant Notification Board
Vital Service Plan
Electrical Safety Plan
Exterior Grounds
Exterior Storage
Exterior Doors
Stairwell Steps
Abandoned Equipment
Pest Control Log
Cleaning Log
Tenant Service Request Log
Scored 3 out of 3
12 scored 3
These inspection areas scored 3 out of 3 in the latest RentSafeTO evaluation.
Show 3 out of 3 scores (12)These scores are included for context, but questions are shown first.
Retaining Walls
Storm Drainage
Intercom System
Emergency Contact Sign
Lobby Floors
Ventilation
Electrical Services
Stairwell Lighting
Graffiti Control
Pest Control
Maintenance Log
State of Good Repair Plan
City investigation records
These records come from City of Toronto's Municipal Licensing & Standards division. Open deficiencies are shown first so you can see what may still need repair.
Investigation summary
A deficiency is a problem a City of Toronto inspector documented, such as damaged stairs, walls, windows, waste areas, or safety equipment.
- Open deficiencies
- 20
- Resolved deficiencies
- 6
City data lists 20 open deficiencies across 3 investigation records. The latest listed date is Feb 12, 2025.
Investigation status and deficiency status can differ in City data; this page shows deficiency rows marked Open first.
Flagged Feb 12, 2025
6 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 166255 PRS 00 IV
Lobby: Mailbox or mail receptacle in lobby is not maintained in good repair. Namely: Mailbox found in state of disrepair (damaged locking mechanism).
Throughout Building: A window in a stairway that extends to less than 1,070 millimetres above the landing is protected by a guard that is less than 1,070 millimetres high measured to the top of the guard from the surface of the landing. Namely: guard rails found is state of desrepair (guard rails do not meet hight requirement).
Throughout Building: Floor and/or floor covering not kept free from holes, stains, rubbish and debris. Namely: Flooring found in state of disrepair (Carpets throughout the building were observed to be unclean).
Throughout Building: The electrical receptacle are not maintained in good working order.Namely: Electrical receptacle found in state of desrepair (Electrical receptacle missing covers throughout building).
Throughout Building: The property is not maintained and/or kept clean in accordance with the standards. Namely: hallways found in state of desrepair (cleanliness not maintained)
Throughout Building - Lobby: The electrical fixtures are not maintained in good working order. Namely: Light covers found in state of desrepair (Light covers missing throughout building).
Flagged Feb 12, 2025
3 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 166251 PRS 00 IV
Exterior Of Building - Garage Area: Interior lighting fixtures or lamps have not been installed. Namely: The light above the underground garage door was found in a state of disrepair (the light is missing).
Underground Parking Area: Parking space(s) and/or similar areas not maintained. Namely: The parking lines found in state of direpair (the lines faded throughout parking lot)
Underground Parking Area: The parking or storage garage walls painted surface is not maintained in a state of good repair.
Flagged Feb 12, 2025
11 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 166117 PRS 00 IV
Entranceway - North: The sign(s) is not being maintained so that the information which is being conveyed is clearly legible. Namely: The sign on the entry conveying building adress was found in a state of disrepair (the sign did not have clear writing).
Entranceway - Stairway: The (stairs, treads, risers, guards, handrails, and/or other appurtenant attachments) and/or their supporting structural members are not maintained in good repair. Namely: The entrance stair(s) found in state of disrepair (the nosing of stairs need to be redone).
Exterior Of Building: The garbage containers are not equipped with a tight-fitting cover. Namely; The garbage receptacles found in state of disrepair (bin lids are missing or broken).
Exterior Of Building: The tree, plant, limb or branch, which is located on the property is dead and has not been removed or otherwise pruned to remove the dead portion. Namely: Dead vegetation found in state of disrepair (Dead vines on the exterior building wall(s) throughout the building.
Exterior Of Building - South: The protective/decorative finish on the exterior surfaces is not being maintained in good repair. Namely; The south exterior wall was found in state of disrepair (The wall is mismatch color).
Exterior Of Building - Yard: The yard does not have suitable ground cover to prevent unstable soil conditions or erosion. Namely: Yard found in state of disrepair (Patchy ground covering).
Exterior Of Building - exter: The exterior walls and their components are not being maintained in good repair. Namely: Exterior building walls found in state of disrepair (brick wall spalling and missing mortar between bricks)
Stairway - North West: The (stairs, treads, risers, guards, handrails, and/or other appurtenant attachments) and/or their supporting structural members are not maintained in good repair. Namely: The northwest stair(s) found in state of disrepair (the upper side of the landing has broken concrete and exposed rebars underneath the landing.
Throughout Building - Dwelling Unit: Dwelling unit window that is capable of being opened has no screen. Namely: Dwelling unit wndow screens found in state of disrepair (Window screens missing)
Walkway - Entranceway: Exterior walkway not maintained. Namely; The entrance walkway was found in a state of disrepair (the concrete slabs not level).
Walkway - Entranceway: The retaining wall is not being maintained in a structurally sound and/or plumb condition. Namely: The retaining wall found in state of disrepair (retaining wall on the entrance walkway).
Resolved deficiencies (6)
Flagged Jul 17, 2024
6 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 24 182778 PRS 00 IV
Stairway - Throughout Building: Handrail not continuous throughout length of stairway or ramp other than interruption by doorway or newel at change of direction.Namely, required handrail is not continuous throughout the length of the stairs.
Stairway - Throughout Building: Height of the guard for the exit stairs are less than 1,070 millimetres around landings.
Stairway - Throughout Building: Height of the guard for the exit stairs are less than 920 millimetres measured vertically to the top of the guard from a line drawn through the outside edges of the stair nosings.
Stairway - Throughout Building: Required guard does not prevent the passage of a spherical object having a diameter more than 100 millimetres
Stairway - Throughout Building: Required handrails on stairs or ramps are less than 865mm or more than 965mm high
Stairway - Throughout Building: The location and size of openings present a hazard as they are designed with members or attachments between 140 millimetres and 900 millimetres above the level protected by the guard which facilitate climbing.
Inspections with no listed deficiencies (24)
May 27, 2025
Notice Issued Long Grass
City file 25 166222 LGW 00 IV
May 27, 2025
Long Grass and Weeds
City file 25 166194 LGW 00 IR
May 26, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 165399 PRS 00 IR
May 26, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 165386 PRS 00 IR
May 26, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 165374 PRS 00 IR
May 26, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 165360 PRS 00 IR
May 26, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 165348 PRS 00 IR
May 22, 2025
Long Grass and Weeds
City file 25 163220 000 00 IR
May 21, 2025
Notice Issued Graffiti
City file 25 166296 GRA 00 IV
May 21, 2025
Graffiti
City file 25 163086 GRA 00 IR
Apr 29, 2025
Zoning
City file 25 150810 ZON 00 IR
Mar 31, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 137254 PRS 00 IR
Feb 12, 2025
Zoning
City file 25 116123 ZON 00 IR
Feb 12, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 116122 PRS 00 IR
Feb 12, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 116121 PRS 00 IR
Feb 12, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 116120 PRS 00 IR
Feb 12, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 116119 PRS 00 IR
Feb 12, 2025
Fence
City file 25 116118 FEN 00 IR
Feb 12, 2025
Waste
City file 25 116117 WST 00 IR
Dec 31, 2024
Notice Issued Waste
City file 25 100304 WST 00 IV
Dec 31, 2024
Waste
City file 24 254834 WST 00 IR
Jul 19, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 184168 PRS 00 IR
Jul 17, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 182706 PRS 00 IR
Apr 9, 2024
Zoning
City file 24 134185 ZON 00 IR
Building facts
Basic details from the City registration record, including units, services, utilities, safety features, and management.
Registration details
These details come from City records and may need confirmation with the landlord or the City.
The City registration record lists this building as registered in 2017.
What type of property is this?
This is a privately owned rental building.
When was this building built and how big is it?
This building has 39 units across 4 storeys. It was built in 1949.
What was the RentSafeTO score during previous evaluations?
- • 2024-07-17, RentSafeTO score: 64.
What parking options are available?
The building offers the following parking options: Underground Garage, Garage accessible thru buildg.
Is visitor parking available?
No, visitor parking is not available.
How many accessible parking spaces are there?
There are 13 accessible parking spaces available.
Is there a laundry room?
Yes, a laundry room is available. It is located on the Basement. There are 4 machines available. Hours: 24 HOURS.
Are storage lockers available?
Yes, storage lockers are available for residents.
Do units have balconies?
No, units in this building do not have balconies.
What type of air conditioning is provided?
No building-wide air conditioning is provided.
How is the building heated?
The building uses Hot Water heating.
What kind of windows are installed?
The building is equipped with Double Pane windows.
How many elevators are there?
There are 0 elevators in the building.
Does the building have a fire safety plan?
Yes, the building has a fire alarm system and an approved fire safety plan.
Is there a sprinkler system?
No sprinkler system is listed.
Does the building have emergency power?
No, this building does not have emergency power.
Is there an exterior fire escape?
No, there is no exterior fire escape.
Is there an intercom system?
Yes, the building has an intercom system for entry.
Is the building entrance accessible?
No, the building entrance is not listed as barrier-free.
Are there garbage chutes?
No, the building does not have garbage chutes.
Where is garbage stored?
Garbage storage is available outdoors.
What waste facilities are available?
The building provides: Recycling bins.
Is there a cooling room?
No, there is no designated cooling room.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are allowed.
Is this a non-smoking building?
No, this is not a non-smoking building.
Who manages the building?
This building is managed by Mar-kal Property Management Company Limted.
I have a problem in my apartment. What can I do?
Start by talking to your landlord or property owner. Whenever possible, submit your service request in writing. This can cover issues like plumbing problems, leaking ceilings, pests, lack of heat or water, or problems in common areas.
Landlords are required to respond promptly. For urgent issues—such as problems with electricity, gas, heat, water, or security—they must respond within 24 hours. For non-urgent issues, they have up to seven days to address the problem.
If your landlord doesn't respond or resolve the issue, you can contact 311 Toronto to create a service request. The city can then investigate under the RentSafeTO program. You can submit your request by phone, using the 311 mobile app, via the 311 website, or by email at 311@toronto.ca. For more information about service requests, complaints, and investigations, visit the City of Toronto's RentSafeTO for Tenants page.
After you report to 311, a bylaw enforcement officer may reach out for additional details, such as photos or a copy of your written request to the landlord. For urgent complaints, the city aims to respond within 24 hours; for non-urgent complaints, response time is typically 5–10 days. The officer can issue a Notice of Violation or Order to Comply. If the landlord still fails to act, the city can escalate the situation, including fines, court action, or performing remedial work with costs added to the property.
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