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1555 Birchmount Rd

Toronto, Ontario M1P

A 6-storey, 46-unit private rental building built in 1950.

Living score
29/100
Built
1950
Units
46
Storeys
6
City inspection
71/100
Property manager
North 44 Property Management Inc
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Issues & maintenance

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City bylaw and health cases

33 bylaw investigations at this address since Oct 2024; 10 notices or orders to comply; 7 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 3
  • Graffiti 3
  • Fences 1
  • Snow and ice 1
  • Zoning 1
  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jun 2026· Closed

    • Kitchen: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: Kitchen wall has water damage from what appears to be a leak behind the wall. (closed)
    • Kitchen: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: The ceiling in the kitchen has water damage. (closed)
    • Kitchen: The cupboard is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely: Cupboard above the sink has significant water damage. (closed)
    • Kitchen: Meals are being prepared in the room in which the required counter, backsplash and drain board are not made of a material impervious to water.Namely: The countertop has water damage and rot along the wall. (closed)
    • Hall: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely: Hallway wall adjacent to the kitchen has water damage. (closed)

    Case 26 175822 PRS 00 IV

  • May 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 169570 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    GarbageBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 146562 WST 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Aug 2026· Order Issued

    • Kitchen: The ventilation system or unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times. (open)
    • Bathroom: The ventilation system or unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times. (open)
    • Bedroom: Exterior window(s) with broken/cracked glass.Namely widow in secondary glass found in a state of disrepair (open)
    • 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 (open)

    Case 26 227157 PRS 00 IV

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jun 2026· Closed

    • Throughout Dwelling Unit: Floor(s) and/or floor covering(s) not maintained free from trip or other hazardous condition.Namely parquet flooring in living room and hallway found in a state of disrepair (closed)
    • Living Room: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely Living room walls found in a state of disrepair (closed)
    • Kitchen: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
    • Kitchen: The kitchen fixture(s) and/or fitting is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely Counter top found in a state of disrepair (closed)
    • Kitchen: The cupboard is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely cupboards found in a state of disrepair (missing handles) (closed)
    • Kitchen: The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively.Namely kitchen tap found in a state of disrepair (closed)
    • Hall: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
    • Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
    • Bathroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
    • Bathroom: Vanity is not maintained in a satisfactory condition. (closed)
    • Bathroom: The plumbing system is not kept in good working order.Namely Bathtub Faust found in a state of disrepair (closed)
    • Bathroom: The plumbing system is not kept in good working order.Namely bathroom sink Faust found in a state of disrepair (closed)

    Case 26 183266 PRS 00 IV

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 142521 PRS 00 IR

Show 27 older cases
  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 142514 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 142510 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued

    Case 26 142500 PRS 00 IR

  • Mar 2026

    GraffitiBylawNotice to comply · Mar 2026· Closed

    Case 26 139209 GRA 00 IV

  • Mar 2026

    GraffitiBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 126240 GRA 00 IR

  • Mar 2026

    Snow and iceBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 125632 SNI 00 IR

  • Mar 2026

    GraffitiBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 123153 GRA 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Order Confirmed

    • Exterior Of Building: The property has not been repaired in accordance with the standards.Namely, the exterior bench, located near the front entrance of the building, is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
    • Exterior Of Building: The (verandah, porch, deck, loading dock, ramp, balcony, fire escape or other similar structure, and/or other appurtenant attachment) and/or the supporting structural member is not maintained in good repair.Namely, the balcony guards, slab… (open)
    • Exterior Of Building: Driveway(s) and/or similar areas not maintained.Namely, the driveway surfaces and curb stops, throughout the exterior of the building, are not maintained. (open)
    • Exterior Of Building: Exterior walkway not maintained.Namely, the walkway surfaces, throughout the exterior of the building, are not maintained. (open)
    • Exterior Of Building: The exterior walls and their components are not being maintained in good repair.Namely, the brick walls and their components, throughout the exterior of building, are not being maintained in good repair. (open)
    • Exterior Of Building: The fence, screen and/or other enclosure around or on the property is not being maintained in good repair.Namely, the northeast side exterior fence enclosure, and south side exterior fence, is not being maintained in good repair. (open)

    Case 26 139212 PRS 00 IV

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Order Confirmed

    • Hall – Throughout Building: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceilings and ceiling bulkheads, throughout the interior common area hallways, are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated m… (open)
    • Stairway – Throughout Building: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceilings and ceiling bulkheads, throughout the interior common area stairways, are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated… (open)
    • Hall – Throughout Building: The electrical fixtures are not maintained in a safe and complete condition.Namely, the ceiling light fixtures, throughout the interior common area hallways, are not maintained in a safe and complete condition. (open)
    • Hall – Throughout Building: Previously finished surface(s) in the public area of the property is not maintained in good repair.Namely, previously finished door and door frame surfaces, throughout the interior common area hallways, are not maintained in good repair. (open)
    • Hall – 1st Floor: Floor(s) and/or floor covering(s) not maintained free from trip or other hazardous condition.Namely, the 1st floor hall floor access panel coverings are not maintained free from trip or other hazardous conditions. (open)
    • Stairway – Throughout Building: The stair, landing and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely, the stairway rail surface covers and finishes, throughout the building, are not maintained. (open)
    • Stairway – Throughout Building: The (stairs, treads, risers, guards, handrails, and/or other appurtenant attachments) and/or their supporting structural members are not maintained in good repair.Namely, the stairway treads, risers and nosings, throughout the building, ar… (open)
    • Hall – Throughout Building: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the walls and baseboards, throughout the interior common area hallways, are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)
    • Stairway – Throughout Building: The electrical fixtures are not maintained in a safe and complete condition.Namely, the ceiling light fixtures, throughout the interior common area stairways, are not maintained in a safe and complete condition. (open)
    • Hall – Throughout Building: The property is not maintained and/or kept clean in accordance with the standards.Namely, the ceiling light fixtures, throughout the interior common area hallways, are not maintained clean. (open)
    • Hall – Throughout Building: The ventilation system or unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times.Namely, the ventilation unit covers, throughout the interior common area hallways, are not kept in good repair. (closed)
    • Stairway – Throughout Building: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the walls and baseboards, throughout the interior common area stairways, are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)

    Case 26 139211 PRS 00 IV

  • Feb 2026

    GarbageBylawNotice to comply · Mar 2026· Closed

    Case 26 139210 WST 00 IV

  • Feb 2026

    ZoningBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 120534 ZON 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled

    Case 26 120533 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 120532 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Confirmed

    Case 26 120531 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Confirmed

    Case 26 120530 PRS 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    FencesBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 120529 FEN 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    GarbageBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 120528 WST 00 IR

  • Feb 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 117219 PRS 00 IR

  • Jan 2026

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 26 110185 PRS 00 IR

  • Jun 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jul 2025· Closed

    • Kitchen: The supplied appliance(s) is not maintained in good repair and good working order. Namely: The stove front two burners don't work. Also the right side burner knob is broken. (closed)

    Case 25 186953 PRS 00 IV

  • Jun 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 183971 PRS 00 IR

  • Apr 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2025· Closed

    • The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. (closed)
    • The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively. (closed)
    • Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
    • The ventilation system or unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times. (closed)

    Case 25 158891 PRS 00 IV

  • Apr 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 142786 PRS 00 IR

  • Mar 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2025· Closed

    • Wall(s) constructed for the purpose of separation is not maintained in a good state of repair. (closed)
    • Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
    • The electrical fixtures are not maintained in a safe and complete condition. (closed)
    • Vanity is not maintained in a satisfactory condition. (closed)
    • The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. (closed)
    • The ventilation system or unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times. (closed)
    • The supplied facility in or on the property is not constructed, installed and/or maintained so that it will function safely and effectively. (closed)
    • 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. (closed)
    • The kitchen fixture(s) and/or fitting is not maintained in good repair and good working order. (closed)
    • 1st Floor: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
    • The property is not being kept free of pests. (closed)
    • Meals are being prepared in the room in which the required counter, backsplash and drain board are not made of a material impervious to water. (closed)

    Case 25 145082 PRS 00 IV

  • Mar 2025

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 25 134948 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 233133 PRS 00 IR

  • Oct 2024

    Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed

    Case 24 224008 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.

City building permits

3 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.

  • Plumbing and drains 1
  • Alterations 1
  • Balcony repair 1
  • Jun 2018

    Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed

    PROPOSED: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR PREMISE ISOLATION

    Permit 18 184063 PSA · est. $8,000

  • Mar 2004

    Alterations · Interior Alterations · Cancelled

    ENCLOSE EXISTING STAIRS

    Permit 04 116567 BLD · est. $10,000

  • Oct 2002

    Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Closed

    REPLACEMENT OF BALCONY PANELS (30 BALCONIES) FOR RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT

    Permit 02 182489 BLD · est. $10,000

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Cleared permits and active permits. Contractors are named only on permits filed since 2017.

From City of Toronto open data

Neighbourhood

Living score

29/ 100

Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.

  • Transit32

    24.6 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 4 routes.

  • Parks & trees32

    12 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 60 m. 193 street trees within 300 m.

  • Cycling2

    Within 1 km: 0 km of protected lanes, 0 km of bike lanes and trails, 0 km of shared routes. 0 Bike Share stations within 500 m.

  • Schools nearby10

    2 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Ellesmere Statton Public School, 380 m), plus 3 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.

  • Daily amenities12

    Within 1 km: 0 libraries, 2 community centres, 1 licensed child care centre.

  • Road safety95

    0 collisions with serious injury or death within 500 m, 2021–2025. Fewer scores higher.

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Also worth knowing

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Safety

Dorset Park

  • AssaultAbout typical

    Higher than 58 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.1× the city median).

  • Break and enterAbout typical

    Higher than 68 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.2× the city median).

  • RobberyAbout typical

    Higher than 65 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× the city median).

  • Auto theftHigher than most

    Higher than 79 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.5× the city median).

  • Theft from vehiclesHigher than most

    Higher than 85 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.5× the city median).

  • Theft over $5,000Higher than most

    Higher than 82 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.6× the city median).

  • Bicycle theftAbout typical

    Higher than 58 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.4× the city median).

  • ShootingsAbout typical

    Higher than 66 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× the city median).

  • HomicideAbout typical

    Higher than 73 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.4× 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

Traffic pollutionLow

Highway 401, 1.3 km away

Industrial releases within 1 kmHigh

2.6 tonnes a year from 3 facilities, mostly PFC Flexible Circuits Limited

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, 12.4 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 Apartment

Category
Apartment
Zone label
RA (au80.0) (x744)
Height limit
Set by the zone

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
1
Registered short-term rentals at this address
0

  • 1519 Birchmount Rd · 140 m away

    Rezoning · Under Review · submitted 2022-02-09

    OPA and rezoning application to permit an 8-storey rental apartment building containing 103 units.

    City record

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.

Average monthly rent by bedroom type
BedroomsDorset ParkScarborough (Central) zoneToronto region
Studio-$1,520$1,491
1 bed-$1,610$1,761
2 beds$1,642*$1,843$2,045
3+ beds$1,814$1,932$2,294
All units$1,670*$1,754$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.

The City’s lists for 2014–2025 have no rent-reduction notices for this address.

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 2017). Not resident reviews.

71 / 100City inspection score, September 2025. How buildings are scored

Type
Private rental
Storeys
6
Units
46
Built
1950
Elevators
1
Managed by
North 44 Property Management Inc
Heating
Hot water
Air conditioning
Individual units
Laundry
Main floor, 9-9
Pets
Allowed
Parking
Surface parking
Visitor parking
Free
Bike parking
None
Balconies
Yes
Smoke-free building
Yes
Sprinklers
Yes
Cooling room
No
Ward
21

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.

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