130 MacPherson Ave
Toronto, Ontario M5R
A 3-storey, 26-unit private rental building built in 1948.
- Property manager
- Castlehill Property Management
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Issues & maintenance
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City bylaw and health cases
33 bylaw investigations and 1 public health case at this address since Dec 2024; 5 notices or orders to comply; 3 still open.
A case starts with a complaint or an officer’s visit, so it is not a finding against the building. In a condo, a complaint about one unit is filed under the building’s address.
- Repairs and upkeep 24
- Garbage 5
- Not enough heat 2
- Zoning 2
- Indoor air quality 1
- Oct 2026
GarbageBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 248327 WST 00 IR
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 229880 PRS 00 IR
- May 2026
GarbageBylaw· Closed
Case 26 174603 WST 00 IR
- May 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 169394 PRS 00 IR
- May 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 164398 PRS 00 IR
- May 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2026· Closed
- Dwelling Unit – Bathroom ceiling: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Dwelling Unit – bathroom ceiling: Ceiling(s) constructed for the purpose of separation is not maintained in a good state of repair. (closed)
Case 26 167235 PRS 00 IV
Show 28 older cases
- May 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 161020 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 26 132763 HEA 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 26 132755 HEA 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 130291 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2026
Indoor air qualityPublic health· Feedback Provided
Case 10870251
- Jan 2026
GarbageBylaw· Closed
Case 26 102888 WST 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 101079 PRS 00 IR
- Dec 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Dec 2025· Closed
- Exterior Of Building: The yards and /or other part of property is not being kept clean and free from accumulation of junk, rubbish, brush, refuse, litter, garbage and/or other debris.Namely: Organic and inorganic waste in rear seating area on North side of buil… (substantially complete)
- Exterior Of Building: The fence, screen and/or other enclosure around or on the property is not being maintained in good repair.Namely: Portion of wooden fencing on Northeast corner missing planks and in disrepair, chain link fencing along East property line in… (substantially complete)
- Exterior Of Building: Walk(s), ramp(s) and/or similar areas does not afford safe passage. Namely: Raised walkway leading from rear exit door not level with surrounding patio slabs, presenting tripping hazard. (substantially complete)
- Exterior Of Building: Dwelling unit window that is capable of being opened has no screen.Namely: East side window frames of dwelling units absent screens. (substantially complete)
- Exterior Of Building: The protective/decorative finish on the exterior surfaces is not being maintained in good repair.Namely: Exterior window frames of dwelling units in disrepair, paint is peeling/cracked. (substantially complete)
Case 25 270212 PRS 00 IV
- Dec 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 268119 PRS 00 IR
- Dec 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 267499 PRS 00 IR
- Dec 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 266133 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2025
GarbageBylaw· Closed
Case 25 242850 WST 00 IR
- Oct 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Oct 2025· Closed
- Stairway: Height of handrail on stairs or ramp is more than the maximum 965mm. (closed)
Case 25 240647 PRS 00 IV
- Oct 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 240623 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2025· Closed
- Exterior – Entranceway: Communication system is not maintained in good repair and in operative condition. (closed)
- Throughout Building: The surface of a window is not kept reasonably clean. (closed)
Case 25 226359 PRS 00 IV
- Sep 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 224732 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 223939 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 223935 PRS 00 IR
- Aug 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 216120 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jul 2025· Closed
- Throughout Building – Stairwell Landing: Guard is less than 1,070 millimetres high.Namely, throughout the building stairwells. (closed)
- Throughout Building – Stairway: The stair guard when measured vertically from the stair nosing is less than 900 millimetres high.Namely, throughout the building stairwells. (closed)
- Throughout Building – Stairway: The required guard has members, attachments or openings that will facilitate climbing.Namely, throughout the building stairwell. (closed)
- Throughout Building – Stairway: Required guard does not prevent the passage of a spherical object having a diameter of 100 millimetres.Namely, throughout the building stairwells. (closed)
Case 25 202382 PRS 00 IV
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 202375 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 201604 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 180212 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2025
GarbageBylaw· Closed
Case 25 137530 WST 00 IR
- Mar 2025
ZoningBylaw· Closed
Case 25 130801 ZON 00 IR
- Mar 2025
ZoningBylaw· Closed
Case 25 130795 ZON 00 IR
- Dec 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 250235 PRS 00 IR
- Dec 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 247398 PRS 00 IR
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Bylaw investigation activity (open cases, and those closed in the last two years) and residential health hazards.
From City of Toronto open data
Neighbourhood
Living score
53/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit59
10.3 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 4 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: Rosedale (1 Yonge-University Line), 540 m.
- Parks & trees53
12.3 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 190 m. 620 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling85
Within 1 km: 4.15 km of protected lanes, 5.2 km of bike lanes and trails, 1.6 km of shared routes. 4 Bike Share stations within 500 m.
- Schools nearby29
3 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Cottingham Jr Public School, 230 m), plus 7 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities64
Within 1 km: 2 libraries, 1 community centre, 8 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety24
6 collisions with serious injury or death within 500 m, 2021–2025. Fewer scores higher.
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About 1.2 km around the building. Select anything on the map for details. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Also worth knowing
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Safety
Annex
- AssaultHigher than most
Higher than 85 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.8× the city median).
- Break and enterAmong the highest
Higher than 90 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (2.0× the city median).
- RobberyHigher than most
Higher than 80 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.6× the city median).
- Auto theftLower than most
Lower than 76 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (68% of the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesHigher than most
Higher than 77 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× the city median).
- Theft over $5,000Among the highest
Higher than 96 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (3.8× the city median).
- Bicycle theftAmong the highest
Higher than 92 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (6.2× the city median).
- ShootingsAmong the lowest
Lower than 91 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (48% of the city median).
- HomicideAbout typical
Lower than 69 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (78% of the city median).
How often police recorded each crime for every resident of the whole neighbourhood, averaged over 2023–2025. Places many people visit but few live in, like downtown, rank high for that reason alone, so this is not part of the living score.
Air
No expressway within 2 km
212 kg a year from 1 facility, mostly Avenue Collision Inc
Bands: traffic is high within 150 m of an expressway and moderate within 500 m; industrial is moderate under a tonne a year and high above. The industrial bands are ours, for orientation only: ChemTRAC totals mix substances of very different toxicity. Releases are self-reported to the City’s ChemTRAC program. For today’s readings see Air Quality Ontario.
Supervised consumption services
- Nearest site
- Casey House Inpatient Supervised Consumption Services, 1.7 km
- Sites within 1 km
- 0
Sites currently offering services, from Health Canada, updated 2026-09-15. Sites open and close; check the list for current status.
Zoning
Residential
- Category
- General residential
- Zone label
R (f5.0; d0.6) (x892)- Height limit
- 13 m
Zoning By-law 569-2013, from City of Toronto open data. Exceptions (“x” numbers) and site-specific amendments can change what is allowed; check the City’s zoning map before relying on it.
Nearby change
- Open planning applications within 300 m
- 0
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 2
Rezonings, site plans and subdivisions submitted in the last five years and still open.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Data as of 2026-10-03. Transit from TTC weekday schedules; parks, trees, cycling, schools, libraries, community centres, child care, collisions, crime, expressways, ChemTRAC releases, planning applications and short-term rental registrations from open.toronto.ca; Bike Share stations from Bike Share Toronto; supervised consumption sites from Health Canada.
From CMHC and the City of Toronto
Rent
Average rents nearby
Monthly rent in purpose-built rental apartments, October 2025.
| Bedrooms | University/Annex | Toronto (Central) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,553 | $1,606 | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | $2,050 | $2,042 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | - | $2,776 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | - | $3,580* | $2,294 |
| All units | $2,199* | $2,163 | $1,917 |
Averages over every unit, including long tenancies under rent control, so they run below what a new lease costs today. Condominium units rented out by their owners are not included. “-” means too few units were surveyed to publish; * marks an estimate CMHC rates poor. Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Rent reductions after property-tax cuts
When a rental property’s tax falls by more than 2.49%, Ontario law cuts its rents by a matching share, and the City writes to the tenants.
- 2017
- 0.90% lower rent · tenants notified
- 2018
- 0.61% lower rent · tenants notified
- 2019
- 0.58% lower rent · tenants notified
- 2020
- 0.57% lower rent · tenants notified
Source: City of Toronto, Tenant Notification for Rent Reduction, 2014–2025.
Building facts
From the City of Toronto’s RentSafeTO registry, as reported by the landlord (registered 2018). Not resident reviews.
75 / 100City inspection score, July 2025. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Private rental
- Storeys
- 3
- Units
- 26
- Built
- 1948
- Elevators
- 0
- Managed by
- Castlehill Property Management
- Heating
- Hot water
- Air conditioning
- None
- Laundry
- Basement, 8 A.M TO 8 A.M
- Pets
- Allowed
- Visitor parking
- Unavailable
- Balconies
- No
- Smoke-free building
- Yes
- Sprinklers
- No
- Cooling room
- No
- Ward
- 11
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.
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