Inspected on Jun 17, 2024

516 DAWES RD Report

This is a 46-unit building in O'Connor-Parkview with a RentSafeTO score of 66/100, which means needs significant improvements. City investigation data lists 11 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
66
Status
🔴 Needs Significant Improvements
Units
46
Property type
privately-owned building
Map pin from City RentSafeTO data.

RentSafeTO scorecard

On Jun 17, 2024, City of Toronto's RentSafeTO team evaluated this building. It scored 66 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

25 to ask about

These inspection items scored below 3 out of 3. Ask whether they have been repaired since the City inspection.

Fencing

Building Exterior

Balcony Guards

Windows

Emergency Contact Sign

Lobby Walls & Ceiling

Lobby Floors

Laundry Room

Parking Areas

Hallway Walls & Ceiling

Interior Lighting

Stairwell Condition

Stairwell Steps

Handrail Maintenance

Building Cleanliness

Tenant Notification Board

Pest Control Log

Maintenance Log

Electrical Safety Plan

State of Good Repair Plan

Tenant Service Request Log

Retaining Walls

Exterior Walkways

Exterior Doors

Graffiti Control

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.

Exterior Grounds

Storm Drainage

Exterior Storage

Intercom System

Mail Receptacles

Hallway Floors

Electrical Services

Stairwell Lighting

Handrail Safety

Abandoned Equipment

Pest Control

Cleaning Log

Vital Service 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
11
Resolved deficiencies
13

City data lists 11 open deficiencies across 2 investigation records. The latest listed date is May 15, 2025.

Investigation status and deficiency status can differ in City data; this page shows deficiency rows marked Open first.

Flagged May 15, 2025

10 deficiencies

Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 263715 PRS 00 IV

Open
  • Bathroom: Door(s), passageway(s) and/or exit(s), not maintained free from hazardous condition, obstruction and impediments.Namely: Bathroom Door in a state of disrepair

  • Bathroom: The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively.Namely: Bathtub found in a state of disrepair

  • Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: bathroom walls titles and plaster in a state if disrepair

  • Bedroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: bedroom ceiling found in a state of disrepair

  • Bedroom: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely: Bedroom closet door found in state of disrepair

  • Bedroom: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely: bedroom door found in a state of disrepair

  • Bedroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely Bedroom walls found in a state of disrepair

  • Hall: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely: hallway closet door found in a state of disrepair

  • Living Room: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: Living room ceiling found in a state of disrepair

  • Living Room: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely Wall(s) in the living room found in a state of disrepair

Flagged Feb 12, 2025

1 deficiency

Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 162619 PRS 00 IV

Open
  • Exterior Of Building - Throughout Lot: Exterior yard that is used for the parking or storage of motorized vehicles or surfaced with a material impervious to water is not maintained in good repair, free from cracks, holes and ruts.Namely: Driveway and parking surfaces are not free of crocodile skin cracks.

Resolved deficiencies (13)

Flagged Sep 18, 2025

5 deficiencies

Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 228918 PRS 00 IV

Resolved
  • Exterior: No deficiency description listed.

  • Exterior: Exterior garbage bin loaded beyond the top of the container.

  • Exterior Of Building: The fence, screen and/or other enclosure around or on the property is not being maintained in good repair.Namely, the fence does not have a top wire or post and in some areas the fence is missing or damaged.

  • Front: The grass is not being maintained in a living condition.Namely, the grass at the front of the building is sparse and in need of maintenance.

  • Entranceway: Exterior steps, not maintained.Namely, the concrete steps leading to the front of the building are damaged and the grade encourages pooling of water.

Flagged Feb 12, 2025

1 deficiency

Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 162619 PRS 00 IV

Resolved
  • Exterior Of Building: Exterior garbage bin(s) has no cover.Namely:(3) three waste receptacles are missing lit's or/and have holes not providing adequate cover.

Flagged Feb 12, 2025

2 deficiencies

Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 162579 PRS 00 IV

Resolved
  • Interior - Stairway - 3rd Floor to 4th Floor.: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely:Cracks on walls of both 4th floor stairwells.

  • Interior of Building - 1st Floor: The electrical fixtures are not maintained in good working order.Namely:Electrical wall plate missing on electrical outlet located on the 1st floor adjacent to unit 108.

Flagged Oct 9, 2024

1 deficiency

Order Issued Property Standards - City file 24 229016 PRS 00 IV

Resolved
  • Dwelling Unit: The property is not being kept free of pests.Namely, unit is reported to have bed bugs.

Flagged Jul 10, 2024

1 deficiency

Order Issued Property Standards - City file 24 188879 PRS 00 IV

Resolved
  • Throughout Unit: The property is not being kept free of pests.Namely, unit is reported to have a bed bug infestation. Unit to be inspected and/or treated by a Ministry of Environment licensed, pest control technician.

Flagged Feb 14, 2024

3 deficiencies

Order Issued Property Standards - City file 24 116031 PRS 00 IV

Resolved
  • Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Name, Wall in the washroom is not free of holes, damage, has peeling paint, and has a deteriorated surface material.

  • Bedroom: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Name, Bedroom door is damaged and not maintained in good repair.

  • Bedroom Closet: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, Closet sliding door is not maintained in good repair.

Inspections with no listed deficiencies (23)

Feb 4, 2026

Property Standards

City file 26 113289 PRS 00 IR

Rescheduled

Sep 18, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 227327 PRS 00 IR

Closed

Jul 25, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 200176 PRS 00 IR

Closed

May 15, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 160291 PRS 00 IR

Closed

May 15, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 160287 PRS 00 IR

Closed

May 15, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 160277 PRS 00 IR

Closed

May 15, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 160269 PRS 00 IR

Closed

May 15, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 160260 PRS 00 IR

Closed

May 15, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 160250 PRS 00 IR

Closed

May 15, 2025

Notice Issued Graffiti

City file 25 160047 GRA 00 IV

Closed

May 15, 2025

Graffiti

City file 25 159988 GRA 00 IR

Closed

May 15, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 159983 PRS 00 IR

Closed

Feb 12, 2025

Zoning

City file 25 116099 ZON 00 IR

Closed

Feb 12, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 116098 PRS 00 IR

Closed

Feb 12, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 116097 PRS 00 IR

Closed

Feb 12, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 116096 PRS 00 IR

Closed

Feb 12, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 116095 PRS 00 IR

Order Issued

Feb 12, 2025

Fence

City file 25 116094 FEN 00 IR

Closed

Feb 12, 2025

Waste

City file 25 116093 WST 00 IR

Closed

Oct 9, 2024

Property Standards

City file 24 224255 PRS 00 IR

Closed

Jul 19, 2024

Property Standards

City file 24 184131 PRS 00 IR

Closed

Jul 10, 2024

Property Standards

City file 24 178127 PRS 00 IR

Closed

Feb 14, 2024

Property Standards

City file 24 115467 PRS 00 IR

Closed

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 46 units across 4 storeys. It was built in 1953.

What was the RentSafeTO score during previous evaluations?
  • 2024-06-17, RentSafeTO score: 65.
What parking options are available?

The building offers the following parking options: Ground Level Garage, 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 First Floor. There are 6 machines available. Hours: 8 AM TO 9 PM.

Are storage lockers available?

No, storage lockers are not available.

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 Forced Air Gas 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?

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.

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?

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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