Inspected on Jul 30, 2025
250 COSBURN AVE Report
This is a 40-unit building in Old East York with a RentSafeTO score of 81/100, which means needs improvements. City investigation data lists 22 open deficiencies across 12 investigation records.
These are City of Toronto records, not tenant reviews. Some issues may have been repaired since the latest update.
- Score
- 81
- Status
- 🟡 Needs Improvements
- Units
- 40
- Property type
- privately-owned building
RentSafeTO scorecard
On Jul 30, 2025, City of Toronto's RentSafeTO team evaluated this building. It scored 81 out of 100. The City data lists 42 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
18 to ask about
These inspection items scored below 3 out of 3. Ask whether they have been repaired since the City inspection.
Emergency Contact Sign
Maintenance Log
Vital Service Plan
Electrical Safety Plan
Tenant Service Request Log
Exterior Grounds
Fencing
Building Exterior
Balcony Guards
Exterior Storage
Lobby Walls & Ceiling
Lobby Floors
Exterior Doors
Parking Areas
Hallway Walls & Ceiling
Hallway Floors
Ventilation
Tenant Notification Board
Scored 3 out of 3
23 scored 3
These inspection areas scored 3 out of 3 in the latest RentSafeTO evaluation.
Show 3 out of 3 scores (23)These scores are included for context, but questions are shown first.
Storm Drainage
Windows
Exterior Walkways
Intercom System
Laundry Room
Mail Receptacles
Storage Areas
Elevator Maintenance
Elevator Condition
Interior Lighting
Electrical Services
Stairwell Condition
Stairwell Steps
Stairwell Lighting
Handrail Safety
Handrail Maintenance
Abandoned Equipment
Graffiti Control
Building Cleanliness
Pest Control
Pest Control Log
Cleaning 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
- 22
- Resolved deficiencies
- 4
City data lists 22 open deficiencies across 12 investigation records. The latest listed date is Dec 18, 2025.
Investigation status and deficiency status can differ in City data; this page shows deficiency rows marked Open first.
Flagged Dec 18, 2025
6 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 269417 PRS 00 IV
Unit 406 - Inside the unit: Interior lighting fixtures or lamps are not maintained.Namely: The light fixtures in the unit are missing covers.
Unit 406 - Inside the unit: The electrical connections are not maintained in good working order.Namely: The wiring is exposed.
Unit 406 - Inside the unit: The property is not being kept free of pests.Namely: The unit is infested with cockroaches and mice.
Unit 406 - Inside the unit: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: The walls throughout the unit are not maintained, with cracks and peeling paint
Unit 406 - Inside the unit.: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: The ceiling is covered with the cracks and peeling paint throughout the unit.
Unit 406 - Kitchen: The cupboard is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely: The kitchen cabinets are damaged and chipped.
Flagged Dec 12, 2025
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 266805 PRS 00 IV
Inside the building: The property is not being kept free of pests.Namely: The entire property is infested with mice, cockroaches, and bed bugs.
Flagged Dec 1, 2025
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 266779 PRS 00 IV
Unit 204: Dwelling unit is not connected by two way voice communication system and security locking release mechanism to the principle entrance of the building.Namely: The two way communication system is not working.
Flagged Aug 13, 2025
2 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 224275 PRS 00 IV
Unit 602 - Inside the unit: The property is not being kept free of pests.Namely: The unit is not free of rats and/or mice.
Unit 602 - Inside the unit: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: The holes and the gaps in the walls throughout the unit.
Flagged Jul 7, 2025
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 194691 PRS 00 IV
Interior of Building - Unit 503: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: the ceiling paint is peeling, and there are multiple cracks visible in the ceiling.
Flagged Jun 20, 2025
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 181400 PRS 00 IV
Interior of Building - Lobby: Mailbox or mail receptacle is not maintained in good repair.Namely: the mailboxes are damaged - some are missing doors, and others do not close properly.
View remaining open deficiencies (10)
Flagged May 12, 2025
3 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 181403 PRS 00 IV
Interior: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely: holes and gaps in the floor throughout the unit
Interior: The property is not being kept free of pests.Namely: the unit is not free of rats and/or mice.
Interior: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: holes and gaps in the walls throughout the unit.
Flagged Mar 19, 2025
1 deficiency
Notice Issued Waste - City file 25 131424 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
Flagged Mar 4, 2025
3 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 126630 PRS 00 IV
Kitchen: The plumbing system is not kept free from leaks or defects.Namely, the kitchen sink faucet is leaking.
Kitchen: The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively.Namely, the cupboards surrounding the sink which have been poorly patched in an unworkmanlike manner.
Lobby: The electrical fixtures are not maintained in good working order.Namely, the intercom in the lobby does not connect to the tenant.
Flagged Dec 20, 2024
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 24 254398 PRS 00 IV
Apartment: The property is not being kept free of pests.
Flagged Dec 10, 2024
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 24 250152 PRS 00 IV
Dwelling Unit: Interior door is not a good fit in its frame.
Flagged Aug 25, 2024
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 24 207375 PRS 00 IV
Apartment: The property is not being kept free of pests.Namely, apartment number 403.
Resolved deficiencies (4)
Flagged Aug 13, 2025
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 224275 PRS 00 IV
Unit 602 - Kitchen: Floor and/or floor covering not kept free from holes, stains, rubbish and debris.Namely: The holes and gaps in the floor under the refrigerator in the kitchen.
Flagged Jul 7, 2025
2 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 194691 PRS 00 IV
Interior of Building - Unit 503: The property is not being kept free of pests.Namely: The Unit is not free of cockroaches.
Interior of Building - Unit 503: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: the paint is peeling off the walls, and there are several cracks visible in multiple areas.
Flagged Aug 25, 2024
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 24 207375 PRS 00 IV
Lobby: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the hole in the lobby which appears to be the source of a leak.
Inspections with no listed deficiencies (36)
Jan 18, 2026
Property Standards
City file 26 105995 PRS 00 IR
Dec 18, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 267836 PRS 00 IR
Dec 12, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 265600 PRS 00 IR
Dec 1, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 261059 PRS 00 IR
Nov 12, 2025
Snow and Ice
City file 25 252550 SNI 00 IR
Nov 3, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 248204 PRS 00 IR
Nov 2, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 248140 PRS 00 IR
Oct 20, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 242331 PRS 00 IR
Sep 26, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 231016 PRS 00 IR
Sep 8, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 221680 PRS 00 IR
Aug 13, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 209676 PRS 00 IR
Aug 13, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 209539 PRS 00 IR
Aug 11, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 208112 PRS 00 IR
Jul 7, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 189509 PRS 00 IR
Jun 20, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 180817 PRS 00 IR
May 12, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 157913 PRS 00 IR
Apr 23, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 148056 PRS 00 IR
Apr 22, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 147434 PRS 00 IR
Apr 22, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 147424 PRS 00 IR
Apr 14, 2025
Order Issued Property Standards
City file 25 145254 PRS 00 IV
Apr 14, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 144443 PRS 00 IR
Apr 10, 2025
Waste
City file 25 142504 WST 00 IR
Mar 19, 2025
Waste
City file 25 131410 WST 00 IR
Mar 4, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 124522 PRS 00 IR
Mar 4, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 124504 PRS 00 IR
Dec 20, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 252432 PRS 00 IR
Dec 10, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 248915 PRS 00 IR
Dec 1, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 245437 PRS 00 IR
Nov 12, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 237777 PRS 00 IR
Oct 25, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 231254 PRS 00 IR
Oct 10, 2024
Adequate Heat
City file 24 224689 HEA 00 IR
Sep 3, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 207186 PRS 00 IR
Aug 25, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 203355 PRS 00 IR
Jul 25, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 187821 PRS 00 IR
Jun 28, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 172022 PRS 00 IR
May 31, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 157480 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 40 units across 6 storeys. It was built in 1927.
What was the RentSafeTO score during previous evaluations?
- • 2025-07-30, RentSafeTO score: 80.
- • 2023-08-16, RentSafeTO score: 85.
What parking options are available?
The building offers the following parking options: Ground Level Garage, Surface Parking.
Is visitor parking available?
Yes, free visitor parking is available.
Is there a laundry room?
Yes, a laundry room is available. It is located on the 4th Floor. There are 6 machines available. Hours: 9 TO 11.
Are storage lockers available?
Yes, storage lockers are available for residents.
Do units have balconies?
Yes, units in this building 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 1 elevators in the building. The status is: Original.
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?
Yes, the building has a sprinkler system, and test records are on file.
Does the building have emergency power?
Yes, this building has an emergency power supply.
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?
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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