Inspected on Sep 12, 2024
256 RONCESVALLES AVE Report
This is a 15-unit building in High Park-Swansea with a RentSafeTO score of 64/100, which means needs significant improvements. City investigation data lists 8 open deficiencies across 1 investigation record.
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
- 15
- Property type
- privately-owned building
RentSafeTO scorecard
On Sep 12, 2024, City of Toronto's RentSafeTO team evaluated this building. It scored 64 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
15 to ask about
These inspection items scored below 3 out of 3. Ask whether they have been repaired since the City inspection.
Exterior Grounds
Exterior Storage
Emergency Contact Sign
Parking Areas
Interior Lighting
Stairwell Condition
Stairwell Steps
Handrail Maintenance
Graffiti Control
Building Cleanliness
Tenant Notification Board
Exterior Walkways
Mail Receptacles
Exterior Doors
Hallway Walls & Ceiling
Scored 3 out of 3
11 scored 3
These inspection areas scored 3 out of 3 in the latest RentSafeTO evaluation.
Show 3 out of 3 scores (11)These scores are included for context, but questions are shown first.
Fencing
Building Exterior
Windows
Intercom System
Lobby Walls & Ceiling
Lobby Floors
Hallway Floors
Stairwell Lighting
Handrail Safety
Abandoned Equipment
Pest Control
Not inspected
Items marked as not inspected by the City.
View not inspected areas (7)These items did not receive a 1, 2, or 3 score.
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
- 8
- Resolved deficiencies
- 10
City data lists 8 open deficiencies across 1 investigation record. The latest listed date is Feb 11, 2025.
Flagged Feb 11, 2025
8 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 151456 PRS 00 IV
Entranceway: The supporting member(s) of equipment/attachments appurtenant to the building are not being maintained in good repair, namely, the (canopy, marquee, sign, awning, screen, grille, stairway, pipe, duct, standpipe, air conditioner, Etc).
Exterior Of Building: Dwelling unit window that is capable of being opened has no screen.
Exterior Of Building: Dwelling unit window that is capable of being opened has screen that is not maintained in good repair and free from defects or missing components.
Exterior Of Building: Exterior walkway not maintained.
Exterior Of Building: The opening in an exterior wall is not protected by suitable materials to prevent the entry of rodents, vermin and/or insects.
Parking Area: Exterior yard that is used for the parking or storage of vehicles or surfaced with a material impervious to water is not provided with suitable marking to indicate parking spaces.
West Side of Building: Exterior door is not maintained in good repair.
Yard: Garbage containers are not pest-proof.
Resolved deficiencies (10)
Flagged Feb 11, 2025
10 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 151517 PRS 00 IV
Entranceway: Mailbox or mail receptacle is not maintained in good repair.
Hallway: Floor and/or floor covering not kept free from holes, stains, rubbish and debris.
Hallway: Interior lighting fixtures or lamps are not maintained.
Hallways: Repair(s) does not reasonably match existing ceiling(s).
Stairway: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.
Throughout Building: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.
Throughout Building: Repair(s) does not reasonably match existing wall(s)
Throughout Building: The lighting fixture is not maintained in a clean condition.
Throughout Building: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.
West Stairwell: The stairs and/or other appurtenant attachments and/or their supporting structural members are not maintained in good repair.
Inspections with no listed deficiencies (10)
Apr 29, 2025
Notice Issued Graffiti
City file 25 151400 GRA 00 IV
Apr 29, 2025
Graffiti
City file 25 150934 GRA 00 IR
Feb 11, 2025
Zoning
City file 25 115465 ZON 00 IR
Feb 11, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 115464 PRS 00 IR
Feb 11, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 115463 PRS 00 IR
Feb 11, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 115462 PRS 00 IR
Feb 11, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 115461 PRS 00 IR
Feb 11, 2025
Fence
City file 25 115460 FEN 00 IR
Feb 11, 2025
Waste
City file 25 115459 WST 00 IR
Jul 9, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 177256 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 2024.
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 1940.
What was the RentSafeTO score during previous evaluations?
- • 2024-09-12, RentSafeTO score: 65.
What parking options are available?
The building offers the following parking options: Surface Parking.
Is visitor parking available?
No, visitor parking is not available.
Is there a laundry room?
Yes, a laundry room is available. It is located on the 0. There are 2 machines available. Hours: 24 HOURS.
Are storage lockers available?
No, storage lockers are not available.
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. 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?
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?
No, there is no intercom system listed.
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?
Yes, pets are allowed, but with restrictions: No snake and limited number of pets per tenant.
Is this a non-smoking building?
Yes, this is a non-smoking building.
Who manages the building?
This building is managed by Yu Shan Chiu.
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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