Inspected on Jun 14, 2024

531 CALEDONIA RD Report

This is a 24-unit building in Caledonia-Fairbank with a RentSafeTO score of 60/100, which means needs significant improvements. City investigation data lists 1 open deficiency across 1 investigation record.

These are City of Toronto records, not tenant reviews. Some issues may have been repaired since the latest update.

Score
60
Status
🔴 Needs Significant Improvements
Units
24
Property type
privately-owned building
Map pin from City RentSafeTO data.

RentSafeTO scorecard

On Jun 14, 2024, City of Toronto's RentSafeTO team evaluated this building. It scored 60 out of 100. The City data lists 37 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

31 to ask about

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

Fencing

Intercom System

Emergency Contact Sign

Lobby Walls & Ceiling

Lobby Floors

Laundry Room

Exterior Doors

Parking Areas

Hallway Walls & Ceiling

Stairwell Condition

Handrail Maintenance

Building Cleanliness

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

Exterior Grounds

Retaining Walls

Building Exterior

Windows

Exterior Storage

Exterior Walkways

Mail Receptacles

Hallway Floors

Interior Lighting

Stairwell Steps

Stairwell Lighting

Scored 3 out of 3

5 scored 3

These inspection areas scored 3 out of 3 in the latest RentSafeTO evaluation.

Show 3 out of 3 scores (5)These scores are included for context, but questions are shown first.

Electrical Services

Handrail Safety

Abandoned Equipment

Graffiti Control

Pest Control

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
1
Resolved deficiencies
20

City data lists 1 open deficiency across 1 investigation record. The latest listed date is Feb 12, 2025.

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

Flagged Feb 12, 2025

1 deficiency

Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 165195 PRS 00 IV

Open
  • Stairway - Throughout Building: Required handrails on stairs or ramps are less than 865mm or more than 965mm high

Resolved deficiencies (20)

Flagged Feb 12, 2025

9 deficiencies

Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 165196 PRS 00 IV

Resolved
  • Front West: The roof or one of it's components is not free from loose, unsecured or unsafe objects and/or materials. Loose aluminum flashing at front of building

  • North Side of Building - 1st Floor: The opening in an exterior wall is not protected by suitable materials to prevent the entry of rodents, vermin and/or insects.

  • North Side of Building - 2nd Floor: Exterior window(s) with broken/cracked glass.

  • Rear - Near garbage area: The fence, screen and/or other enclosure around or on the property is not being maintained in good repair: Wooden fence at the rear of the property in disrepair

  • Rear East - Near exit door: The (stairs, treads, risers, guards, handrails, and/or other appurtenant attachments) and/or their supporting structural members are not maintained in good repair.

  • Throughout Building: Dwelling unit window that is capable of being opened has no screen. Missing and ripped screens throughout the building

  • Throughout Building: 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.

  • Throughout Property: Parking space(s) and/or similar areas not maintained. Painted lines need to be redone

  • Throughout Property - Parking Area: 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.

Flagged Feb 12, 2025

11 deficiencies

Order Issued Property Standards - City file 25 165195 PRS 00 IV

Resolved
  • Handrails on both sides of stair or ramp 1,100mm in width or more not provided

  • 1st Floor - Stairwell east side: The lighting fixture is not protected from damage by the provision of wired glass or other suitable means of protection.

  • 2nd Floor - Stairwell east side: Interior lighting fixtures or lamps are not maintained.

  • Front: An exterior door has a defective locking mechanism.

  • Front - Front entrance steps: Required handrails on stairs or ramps are less than 865mm or more than 965mm high

  • Stairway - Throughout Building: A window in a stairway that extends to less than 1,070 millimetres above the landing is protected by a guard that is less than 1,070 millimetres high measured to the top of the guard from the surface of the landing.

  • Stairway - Throughout Building: Handrails on one side of stair or ramp less than 1,100mm in width not provided

  • Stairway - Throughout Building: Height of the guard for the exit stairs are less than 1,070 millimetres around landings.

  • Stairway - Throughout Building: Required guard does not prevent the passage of a sphere having a diameter more than 100 millimetres.

  • Throughout Building: Height of the guard for the exit stairs are less than 920 millimetres measured vertically to the top of the guard from a line drawn through the outside edges of the stair nosings.

  • Throughout Building: The lighting fixture is not maintained in a clean condition.

Inspections with no listed deficiencies (11)

May 26, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 165431 PRS 00 IR

Closed

May 26, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 165417 PRS 00 IR

Closed

Feb 12, 2025

Zoning

City file 25 116603 ZON 00 IR

Closed

Feb 12, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 116602 PRS 00 IR

Closed

Feb 12, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 116601 PRS 00 IR

Closed

Feb 12, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 116600 PRS 00 IR

Closed

Feb 12, 2025

Property Standards

City file 25 116599 PRS 00 IR

Closed

Feb 12, 2025

Fence

City file 25 116598 FEN 00 IR

Closed

Feb 12, 2025

Waste

City file 25 116597 WST 00 IR

Closed

Sep 23, 2024

Property Standards

City file 24 216367 PRS 00 IR

Closed

Jul 18, 2024

Property Standards

City file 24 183339 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 24 units across 4 storeys. It was built in 1968.

What was the RentSafeTO score during previous evaluations?
  • 2024-06-14, RentSafeTO score: 60.
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 Basement Level. There are 4 machines available. Hours: 24/7.

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.

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.

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.

Who manages the building?

This building is managed by Gulmour Property Management.

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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