Inspected on Jul 25, 2024
2495 DUFFERIN ST Report
This is a 15-unit building in Briar Hill-Belgravia with a RentSafeTO score of 58/100, which means needs significant improvements. City investigation data lists 4 open deficiencies across 2 investigation records.
These are City of Toronto records, not tenant reviews. Some issues may have been repaired since the latest update.
- Score
- 58
- Status
- 🔴 Needs Significant Improvements
- Units
- 15
- Property type
- privately-owned building
RentSafeTO scorecard
On Jul 25, 2024, City of Toronto's RentSafeTO team evaluated this building. It scored 58 out of 100. The City data lists 34 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
20 to ask about
These inspection items scored below 3 out of 3. Ask whether they have been repaired since the City inspection.
Exterior Grounds
Building Exterior
Windows
Exterior Storage
Exterior Walkways
Lobby Walls & Ceiling
Lobby Floors
Mail Receptacles
Exterior Doors
Parking Areas
Hallway Walls & Ceiling
Hallway Floors
Interior Lighting
Stairwell Condition
Stairwell Steps
Stairwell Lighting
Handrail Safety
Handrail Maintenance
Building Cleanliness
Laundry Room
Scored 3 out of 3
13 scored 3
These inspection areas scored 3 out of 3 in the latest RentSafeTO evaluation.
Show 3 out of 3 scores (13)These scores are included for context, but questions are shown first.
Intercom System
Emergency Contact Sign
Abandoned Equipment
Graffiti Control
Pest Control
Tenant Notification Board
Pest Control Log
Maintenance Log
Cleaning Log
Vital Service Plan
Electrical Safety Plan
State of Good Repair Plan
Tenant Service Request Log
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
- 4
- Resolved deficiencies
- 39
City data lists 4 open deficiencies across 2 investigation records. The latest listed date is Feb 11, 2025.
Investigation status and deficiency status can differ in City data; this page shows deficiency rows marked Open first.
Flagged Feb 11, 2025
1 deficiency
Notice Issued Waste - City file 25 151829 WST 00 IV
Exterior Of Building: Owner of land failed to clean and clear refuse that has been thrown, placed, dumped or deposited, including but not limited to broken glass, organic food, plastic wrappers, wood pallets, and panes of glass.
Flagged Jul 25, 2024
3 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 24 187567 PRS 00 IV
Stairway: Guard is less than 1,070 millimetres high.
Stairway: Required guard does not prevent the passage of a spherical object having a diameter of 100 millimetres
Stairway: The stair guard when measured vertically from the stair nosing is less than 900 millimetres high.
Resolved deficiencies (39)
Flagged Feb 11, 2025
10 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 153069 PRS 00 IV
Exterior Of Building - Fire Escape: Required guard does not prevent the passage of a spherical object having a diameter of 100 millimetresNamely: exterior fire escape guards and handrails have openings larger than 100 millimetres.
Exterior Of Building - Garbage Area: Garbage and refuse on a property not screened by a visual screen or fence to minimize visual impact to persons at grade on adjacent properties or a public highwayNamley: waste containment area is visible to public at grade level or a public highway
Exterior Of Building - Garbage Area: Garbage container or receptacle is not maintained in a clean and odour free condition.Namely: garbage and recycling receptacles are dirty and stained.
Exterior Of Building - Garbage Area: The garbage containers are not water tight.Namely: recycling receptacle has hole in the lid and side making it NOT impervious to water.
Exterior Of Building - Garbage Area: The number of garbage receptacles supplied is insufficient.Namely: building does not have enough garbage, recycling, and organics receptacles to sustain output of waste produced by tenants of building.
Exterior Of Building - Porch: Exterior landing not maintained.Namely: concrete landing at top of front porch has large cracks throughout.
Exterior Of Building - Porch: The (verandah, porch, deck, loading dock, ramp, balcony, fire escape or other similar structure, and/or other appurtenant attachment) and/or the supporting structural member is not maintained in good repair.Namely: front porch/verandah has peeling paint and deteriorated materials throughout.
Exterior Of Building - South West: The exterior walls and their components are not being maintained in good repair.Namely: concrete wall slabs underneath south west facing windows are cracked.
Exterior Of Building - Throughout Building: The exterior walls and their components are not being maintained in good repair.Namely: brick facade on all 4 sides of building has spalling brick, brick de-lamination, missing mortar, and large vertical cracks throughout.
Exterior Of Building - Throughout Building: The exterior walls and their components are not being maintained in good repair.Namely: concrete window sills throughout all 4 sides of building are cracked and have damaged materials.
Flagged Feb 11, 2025
29 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 153063 PRS 00 IV
1st Floor - Hall: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: ceiling on 1st floor has damaged, deteriorated materials, and holes throughout hallway.
1st Floor - Hall: Previously finished wall(s) in the public area of the property is not maintained in good repair.Namely: previous repairs to 1st floor hallway wall has deteriorated materials and does not match existing wall.
2nd Floor - Hall: The ventilation system or unit is not regularly cleaned.Namely: 2nd floor A/C vent is dirty.
2nd Floor - Hall: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namley: 2nd floor walls have cracks, holes and damaged materials.
3rd Floor - Hall: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: ceiling on 3rd floor has damaged, deteriorated materials, and holes throughout hallway.
3rd Floor - Hall: Floor and/or floor covering not kept free from holes, stains, rubbish and debris.Namely: 3rd floor, floor has unknown yellow stains.
3rd Floor - Hall: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: 3rd floor hallway walls have peeling vinyl/ wallpaper, cracks, and damaged materials throughout.
Basement - Boiler Room: Exterior window(s) with broken/cracked glass.Namely: broken window in storage closet/ boiler room.
Basement - Laundry Room: Floor and/or floor covering not kept in a clean and sanitary condition and free from rubbish and debris.Namely: improperly stored items but not limited to :garbage bags, and a metal light housing fixture stored on ground.
Basement - Laundry Room: Laundry room does not have a trapped floor drain connected to the drainage system.Namely: laundry room floor is missing drain cover plate.
Basement - Laundry Room: Laundry room is not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Namely: entire laundry room is covered with heavy dust, debris, and spider cobwebs.
Basement - Laundry Room: Lighting in a laundry room is provided at less than 200 lux.Namely: laundry room light fixtures do not provide adequate lighting levels.
Basement - Laundry Room: Previously finished surface(s) in the public area of the property are not renewed or refinished, when necessary, to maintain a similar appearance.Namely: previously painted ceiling near light fixture does not match existing ceiling.
Basement - Laundry Room: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namley: entire laundry room floor has peeling paint, stains and damaged and deteriorated materials throughout.
Basement - Laundry Room: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: laundry room walls have deteriorated paint, damaged materials, and holes throughout.
Basement - Storage Room: Ceiling not maintained clean.Namely: ceiling in storage locker room is covered in spide cobwebs.
Basement - Storage Room: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: 2 large circular holes exposed in ceiling of storage locker room.
Basement - Storage Room: Shared locker/storage room does not have a door and/or locking device controlling access. Namely: a single storage locker has no door.
Basement - Storage Room: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely: floor in locker storage area has damaged and deteriorated materials.
Basement - Storage Room: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: storage locker room walls have damaged and deteriorated materials and are not in good repair.
Lobby: Mailbox or mail receptacle is not maintained in good repair.Namely: 3 mailbox slots missing doors or coverings.
Stairway - East: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: 3rd floor east facing stairway ceiling has cracks, and deteriorated materials.
Stairway - East: Repair(s) does not reasonably match existing wall(s)\Namely: repairs made to walls outside 3rd floor hallway entrance do not reasonably match existing walls in paint color.
Stairway - East: The guards and/or other appurtenant attachments and/or their supporting structural members are not maintained in good repair.Namely: guards/ handrails throughout east stairway are not painted to match existing color and have a rough surface area.
Stairway - East: The surface of a window is not kept reasonably cleanNamely: east facing stairway windows have deteriorated caulking and dirty surfaces.
Stairway - East: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: east facing stairway walls leading to basement have damaged and deteriorated materials.
Stairway - West: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: 3rd floor west facing stairway ceiling has damaged and deteriorated materials.
Stairway - West: The guards and/or other appurtenant attachments and/or their supporting structural members are not maintained in good repair.Namely: guards/ handrails throughout west stairway are not painted to match existing color and have a rough surface area.
Stairway - West: The surface of a window is not kept reasonably cleanNamley: west facing stairway windows have deteriorated caulking and dirty surfaces.
Inspections with no listed deficiencies (11)
May 1, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 152085 PRS 00 IR
Feb 11, 2025
Zoning
City file 25 115473 ZON 00 IR
Feb 11, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 115472 PRS 00 IR
Feb 11, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 115471 PRS 00 IR
Feb 11, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 115470 PRS 00 IR
Feb 11, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 115469 PRS 00 IR
Feb 11, 2025
Fence
City file 25 115468 FEN 00 IR
Feb 11, 2025
Waste
City file 25 115467 WST 00 IR
Oct 10, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 224986 PRS 00 IR
Jul 25, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 187523 PRS 00 IR
Jul 11, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 179003 PRS 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 15 units across 3 storeys. It was built in 1960.
What was the RentSafeTO score during previous evaluations?
- • 2024-07-25, RentSafeTO score: 58.
What parking options are available?
The building offers the following parking options: Surface Parking.
Is visitor parking available?
Yes, free visitor parking is available.
How many accessible parking spaces are there?
There are 8 accessible parking spaces available.
Is there a laundry room?
Yes, a laundry room is available. It is located on the Basement. There are 1 machines available. Hours: 24HRS.
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: Green Bin / Organics.
Are utilities metered separately?
Hydro is metered separately for each unit.
Is there a cooling room?
No, there is no designated cooling room.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is this a non-smoking building?
Yes, this is a non-smoking building.
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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