Inspected on Sep 5, 2024
280 SAMMON AVE Report
This is a 34-unit building in Danforth East York with a RentSafeTO score of 71/100, which means needs improvements. City investigation data lists 13 open deficiencies across 6 investigation records.
These are City of Toronto records, not tenant reviews. Some issues may have been repaired since the latest update.
- Score
- 71
- Status
- 🟡 Needs Improvements
- Units
- 34
- Property type
- privately-owned building
RentSafeTO scorecard
On Sep 5, 2024, City of Toronto's RentSafeTO team evaluated this building. It scored 71 out of 100. The City data lists 38 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
19 to ask about
These inspection items scored below 3 out of 3. Ask whether they have been repaired since the City inspection.
Exterior Storage
Lobby Walls & Ceiling
Stairwell Condition
Building Cleanliness
Maintenance Log
Vital Service Plan
Electrical Safety Plan
State of Good Repair Plan
Windows
Exterior Walkways
Lobby Floors
Mail Receptacles
Exterior Doors
Parking Areas
Hallway Walls & Ceiling
Hallway Floors
Ventilation
Stairwell Steps
Tenant Notification Board
Scored 3 out of 3
17 scored 3
These inspection areas scored 3 out of 3 in the latest RentSafeTO evaluation.
Show 3 out of 3 scores (17)These scores are included for context, but questions are shown first.
Exterior Grounds
Fencing
Storm Drainage
Building Exterior
Intercom System
Emergency Contact Sign
Laundry Room
Interior Lighting
Electrical Services
Stairwell Lighting
Handrail Safety
Handrail Maintenance
Graffiti Control
Pest Control
Pest Control Log
Cleaning Log
Tenant Service Request Log
Not inspected
Items marked as not inspected by the City.
View not inspected areas (1)These items did not receive a 1, 2, or 3 score.
Abandoned Equipment
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
- 13
- Resolved deficiencies
- 10
City data lists 13 open deficiencies across 6 investigation records. The latest listed date is Aug 19, 2025.
Investigation status and deficiency status can differ in City data; this page shows deficiency rows marked Open first.
Flagged Aug 19, 2025
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 214893 PRS 00 IV
Exterior Of Building: Dwelling unit window that is capable of being opened has no screen.Namely: The building is missing window screens on multiple windows throughout.
Flagged Jul 24, 2025
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 201841 PRS 00 IV
Interior of Building - Unit 204: 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 bathtub has peeling paint and visible rust in certain areas.
Flagged Oct 3, 2024
4 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 24 221924 PRS 00 IV
Hall: Floor and/or floor covering not kept free from holes, stains, rubbish and debris.Namely, all floors in the hallway.
Stairway: Previously finished wall(s) have marks, stains, graffiti, smoke damage, painted slogans and/or other defacements.Namely, all walls in both stairwells.
Stairway: The risers and/or other appurtenant attachments and/or their supporting structural members are not maintained in a clean and/or sanitary condition.
Stairway: The stairs and/or other appurtenant attachments and/or their supporting structural members are not maintained in a clean and/or sanitary condition.
Flagged Aug 14, 2024
5 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 24 198142 PRS 00 IV
Bathroom: The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively.
Bedroom: All repairs shall be made in a good workmanlike manner.Namely: Plaster repairs on bedroom ceiling and walls are incomplete and unworkmanlike.
Hallway: Door hardware/devices are not maintained in good repair.Namely: Hole in door.
Living Room: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained.
Throughout Dwelling: In a dwelling unit, a window located more than 2,000 millimetres above grade opens within 1,500 millimetres of the floor not leading to a balcony does not employ a controlled sash operation to restrict, when engaged, the opening of the operable sash to not more than 100 millimetres.Namely: Windows in the dwelling unit are capable of being opened beyond 100mm due to the absence of a device to restrict, when engaged, the opening of the window sash beyond 100mm.
Flagged Mar 20, 2024
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 24 127788 PRS 00 IV
North Rear West: Garbage and/or refuse is not being stored in receptacles.Namely: garbage is being stored in the back of a cube truck.
Flagged Mar 18, 2024
1 deficiency
Notice Issued Waste - City file 24 127400 WST 00 IV
Throughout Property: Owner of land failed to clean and clear refuse that has been thrown, placed, dumped or deposited, including but not limited to organic waste, garbadge, and litter.
Resolved deficiencies (10)
Flagged Sep 29, 2025
2 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 243435 PRS 00 IV
Unit 103 - Kitchen: The cupboard is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely: The kitchen cupboard is damaged by the water leakage.
Unit 103 - Kitchen: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: The kitchen wall is cracked, and the paint is peeling due to water leakage.
Flagged Apr 20, 2025
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 149019 PRS 00 IV
Dwelling Unit: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely the wall in the living room, inside the washroom and the floor boards by the damaged wall.
Flagged Apr 10, 2025
6 deficiencies
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 143548 PRS 00 IV
Exterior Of Building: The property is not maintained and/or kept clean in accordance with the standards.Namely the grass area surrounding the building has excrement, litter and debris, and a discarded air conditioning unit.
Interior - Hall: Previously finished wall(s) have marks, stains, graffiti, smoke damage, painted slogans and/or other defacements.Namely the walls in the hallway throughout the entire building.
Interior - Hall: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely various walls in the hallways throughout the entire building.
Interior of Building - Hall: Floor and/or floor covering not kept in a clean and sanitary conditionNamely the floor in the hallways throughout the building are not kept clean.
Laundry Room: Laundry room is not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Namely the floors are walls are not kept clean.
Exterior Of Building: The exterior walls and their components are not being maintained in good repair.Namely the exterior upper and lower facade of the entire building.
Flagged Oct 3, 2024
1 deficiency
Order Issued Property Standards - City file 24 221924 PRS 00 IV
Stairway: Attachment and/or the supporting structural member(s) is not maintained in a clean/sanitary condition.Namely, all guard need to be cleaned.
Inspections with no listed deficiencies (42)
Feb 6, 2026
Property Standards
City file 26 114496 PRS 00 IR
Jan 18, 2026
Waste
City file 26 106005 WST 00 IR
Dec 11, 2025
Adequate Heat
City file 25 265120 HEA 00 IR
Oct 29, 2025
Adequate Heat
City file 25 246203 HEA 00 IR
Sep 29, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 232516 PRS 00 IR
Aug 21, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 214083 PRS 00 IR
Aug 19, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 213088 PRS 00 IR
Aug 12, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 208620 PRS 00 IR
Jul 24, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 199253 PRS 00 IR
Jun 26, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 183920 PRS 00 IR
Jun 20, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 180731 PRS 00 IR
Jun 16, 2025
Long Grass and Weeds
City file 25 178097 LGW 00 IR
Jun 16, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 178091 PRS 00 IR
Apr 20, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 146750 PRS 00 IR
Apr 13, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 143807 PRS 00 IR
Apr 10, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 142649 PRS 00 IR
Apr 5, 2025
Waste
City file 25 140158 WST 00 IR
Mar 10, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 126565 PRS 00 IR
Feb 7, 2025
Property Standards
City file 25 114051 PRS 00 IR
Dec 9, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 248549 PRS 00 IR
Nov 12, 2024
Notice Issued Waste
City file 24 238205 WST 00 IV
Nov 12, 2024
Waste
City file 24 237747 WST 00 IR
Oct 3, 2024
Notice Issued Long Grass
City file 24 221911 LGW 00 IV
Oct 3, 2024
Long Grass and Weeds
City file 24 221758 LGW 00 IR
Oct 3, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 221753 PRS 00 IR
Sep 3, 2024
Order Issued Property Standards
City file 24 207410 PRS 00 IV
Sep 3, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 207401 PRS 00 IR
Sep 3, 2024
Waste
City file 24 207395 WST 00 IR
Aug 31, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 206530 PRS 00 IR
Aug 26, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 203645 PRS 00 IR
Aug 25, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 203285 PRS 00 IR
Aug 14, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 197879 PRS 00 IR
Jul 26, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 188307 PRS 00 IR
Jul 26, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 188297 PRS 00 IR
Jul 5, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 175575 PRS 00 IR
May 21, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 151807 PRS 00 IR
Apr 29, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 141711 PRS 00 IR
Apr 17, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 137433 PRS 00 IR
Mar 20, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 127725 PRS 00 IR
Mar 18, 2024
Waste
City file 24 126867 WST 00 IR
Mar 11, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 124040 PRS 00 IR
Mar 8, 2024
Property Standards
City file 24 123408 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 34 units across 4 storeys. It was built in 1955.
What was the RentSafeTO score during previous evaluations?
- • 2024-09-05, RentSafeTO score: 72.
What parking options are available?
The building offers the following parking options: Underground Garage, Garage accessible thru buildg, Surface Parking.
Is visitor parking available?
No, visitor parking is not available.
Is bike parking available?
Yes, there are 8 outdoor bike spots.
How many accessible parking spaces are there?
There are 1 accessible parking spaces available.
Is there a laundry room?
Yes, a laundry room is available. It is located on the Ground Floor. There are 8 machines available. Hours: 0700 TO 2130 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?
Individual unit 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?
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?
Yes, the building has an intercom system for entry.
Is the building entrance accessible?
Yes, the building has a barrier-free accessible entrance.
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.
Is this a non-smoking building?
No, this is not 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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