215 Markham Rd
Toronto, Ontario M1J
A 17-storey, 193-unit private rental building built in 1968.
- Property manager
- Q Residential
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Issues & maintenance
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City bylaw and health cases
36 bylaw investigations at this address since Oct 2024; 8 notices or orders to comply; 6 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 36
- Oct 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 247452 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 245923 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 243138 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 242294 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 240302 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 239729 PRS 00 IR
Show 30 older cases
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2026· Order Issued
- Bathroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the bathroom ceiling is not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (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, the bathroom toilet seat is not maintained in good repair. (open)
- Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the bathroom walls are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)
- Master Bedroom – Closet: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair.Namely, the master bedroom closet door is not maintained in good repair. (open)
- Hall: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely, the hall floor is not maintained. (open)
- Hall: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the hall walls and baseboards are not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (open)
Case 26 245601 PRS 00 IV
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued
Case 26 236890 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Aug 2026· Order Issued
- Kitchen: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely, the living room floor tiles and floor finish are not maintained in good repair. (open)
- Bathroom: The ventilation system or unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times.Namely, the bathroom ventilation system is not maintained in good working condition. (open)
- Kitchen: The kitchen fixture(s) and/or fitting is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely, the upper kitchen cabinet covers and lower kitchen drawer cover are not maintained in good repair. (open)
- Kitchen: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the kitchen backsplash is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and/or deteriorated materials. (open)
Case 26 220614 PRS 00 IV
- Jul 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued
Case 26 198127 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2026· Closed
- Bathroom: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the bathroom ceiling is not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Bathroom: The plumbing system is not kept free from leaks or defects.Namely, the plumbing system, within the bathroom wall access panel, is not kept free from leaks or defects. (closed)
- Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the bathroom wall is not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Kitchen: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the kitchen ceiling is 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, the kitchen sink cabinet interior surfaces are not maintained in good repair. (closed)
Case 26 154102 PRS 00 IV
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 145139 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 141738 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Mar 2026· Closed
- Kitchen: The kitchen fixture(s) and/or fitting is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely, the kitchen sink faucet is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Kitchen: The supplied appliance(s) is not maintained in good repair and good working order. Namely, the top-right kitchen stove burner is not maintained in good working order. (closed)
- Kitchen – Dishwasher: The supplied appliance(s) is not maintained in good repair and good working order. Namely, the dishwasher control panel is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Bathroom: The supplied facility in or on the property is not kept in a satisfactory working condition.Namely, the bathroom sink drain stopper lever is not kept in a satisfactory working condition. (closed)
- 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, the toilet seat hinge hardware is not maintained in good repair. (closed)
Case 26 126319 PRS 00 IV
- Feb 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 120721 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 100539 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 255162 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 235958 PRS 00 IR
- Aug 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 216671 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Aug 2025· Closed
- Bathroom: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Namely, the bathroom floor tiles, are not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Hall – Closet: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the hall closet wall, is not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Hall: The electrical fixtures are not maintained in a safe and complete condition.Namely, the fire alarm device in the unit is not maintained in a safe and complete condition. (closed)
Case 25 204232 PRS 00 IV
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 196004 PRS 00 IR
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 160319 PRS 00 IR
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 152123 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2025· Closed
- Bathroom: The ventilation system or unit is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times.Namely, the bathroom ventilation system is not kept in good repair and maintained in good working condition at all times. (closed)
- Dining Room: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the dining room wall, surrounding the radiator, is not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
Case 25 161048 PRS 00 IV
- Apr 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 147809 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2025· Closed
- Throughout Dwelling Unit: The heating system or unit is not in good repair and maintained in good working condition.Namely, the heating system, throughout the unit is not in good repair. Radiators in the living room, spare bedroom, and master bedroom are missing co… (closed)
Case 25 218606 PRS 00 IV
- Apr 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 141636 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 132886 PRS 00 IR
- Mar 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 130126 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 119927 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 117253 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Mar 2025· Closed
- Kitchen: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceiling, throughout the kitchen, is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Not excluding, the ceiling bulkhead. (closed)
- Kitchen: The kitchen fixture(s) and/or fitting is not maintained in good repair and good working order.Namely, the kitchen drawers and cupboards are not maintained in good repair and good working order. (closed)
- Kitchen: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the walls, throughout the kitchen, are not free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Not excluding, the kitchen backsplash. (closed)
- Bathroom 1: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceiling, throughout the bathroom, is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Bathroom 1: 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 towel rack is not maintained so that it will function effectively, due to it being void… (closed)
- Bathroom 1: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the walls, throughout the bathroom, are not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Bedroom 1: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceiling, throughout the bedroom, is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Bedroom 1: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the walls, throughout the bedroom, are not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Not excluding, the wall located near the rad… (closed)
- Bedroom 2: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceiling, throughout the bedroom, is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Not excluding, the ceiling area located nea… (closed)
- Bedroom 2: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the walls, throughout the bedroom, are not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Not excluding, the walls located near the be… (closed)
- Bathroom 2: Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Namely, the ceiling, throughout the bathroom, is not maintained free of cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Bathroom 2: The plumbing system is not kept free from leaks or defects.Namely, the plumbing system, located underneath the bathroom sink, is not kept free from leaks. (closed)
Case 25 121767 PRS 00 IV
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 113171 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 243779 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 228527 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 222909 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
8 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 3
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 2
- Fire and life safety 1
- Alterations 1
- Parking garage repair 1
- Mar 2017
Fire and life safety · Building Permit Related(FS) · Cancelled
FS - Sprinkler Shop Drawing - Interior alterations for new ground floor residential suite and new basement amenity suite
Permit 16 263034 FSU
- Dec 2016
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Closed
Plumbing - Interior alterations for new ground floor residential suite and new basement amenity suite
Permit 16 263034 PLB
- Dec 2016
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Closed
HVAC - Interior alterations for new ground floor residential suite and new basement amenity suite
Permit 16 263034 HVA
- Dec 2016
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Closed
Interior alterations for new ground floor residential suite and new basement amenity suite
Permit 16 263034 BLD · est. $250,000
- Dec 2014
Plumbing and drains · Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · Closed
Proposal to install 1 premise isolation backflow preventor in existing apartment.
Permit 14 259817 PSA · est. $10,000
- Mar 2012
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed
Waterproofing to underground parking garage
Permit 12 137427 BLD
Show 2 older permits
- Dec 2001
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Cancelled
Plumbing - INTERIOR ALTERATIONS- ADDING 2 BEDROOM UNIT - Addition/Alteration to Existing Building
Permit 01 200348 PLB
- Dec 2001
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Cancelled
HVAC - INTERIOR ALTERATIONS- ADDING 2 BEDROOM UNIT - Addition/Alteration to Existing Building
Permit 01 200348 HVA
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
47/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit57
47.7 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 6 routes.
- Parks & trees48
15.5 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 180 m. 160 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling11
Within 1 km: 0 km of protected lanes, 0.35 km of bike lanes and trails, 0.3 km of shared routes. 3 Bike Share stations within 500 m.
- Schools nearby52
6 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: Scarborough Village Public School, 270 m). Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities53
Within 1 km: 0 libraries, 2 community centres, 13 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety31
4 collisions with serious injury or death within 500 m, 2021–2025, 1 fatal. Fewer scores higher.
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Map
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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
Shown for context. None of this is part of the living score.
Safety
Scarborough Village
- AssaultAbout typical
Higher than 66 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× the city median).
- Break and enterAbout typical
Higher than 54 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about the city median).
- RobberyHigher than most
Higher than 81 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.6× the city median).
- Auto theftAbout typical
Higher than 60 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.2× the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesHigher than most
Higher than 83 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.5× the city median).
- Theft over $5,000Lower than most
Lower than 80 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (65% of the city median).
- Bicycle theftAbout typical
Lower than 61 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (85% of the city median).
- ShootingsAbout typical
Higher than 65 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.3× the city median).
- HomicideHigher than most
Higher than 80 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.6× 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
None reported
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, 15.4 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 Commercial
- Category
- Apartment
- Zone label
RAC (au60.0) (x171)- Height limit
- 11 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
- 10
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
1 Centre St · 220 m away
Site plan · Under Review · submitted 2026-09-03
Proposed a twenty-three (23) storey mixed-use building with a seven (7) storey podium, comprised of a total of three-hundred-and-thirty-five (335) dwelling units and a total Gross Floor Area (¿GFA¿) of 21,167 square metres, including 386 sq
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.
| Bedrooms | Scarborough Village | Scarborough (East) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,460 | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | $1,816 | $1,633 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | $2,179 | $1,852 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | $2,589 | $2,072 | $2,294 |
| All units | $2,096 | $1,816 | $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. 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.
- 2014
- 0.64% lower rent · tenants notified
- 2016
- 0.62% 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 2017). Not resident reviews.
91 / 100City inspection score, September 2025. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Private rental
- Storeys
- 17
- Units
- 193
- Built
- 1968
- Elevators
- 3
- Managed by
- Q Residential
- Heating
- Hot water
- Air conditioning
- None
- Laundry
- Main floor, 8:00AM TO 9:00PM
- Pets
- Allowed
- Parking
- Underground garage, garage accessible thru buildg
- Visitor parking
- Paid
- Amenities
- Child play area
- Balconies
- Yes
- Smoke-free building
- No
- Sprinklers
- Yes
- Cooling room
- No
- Ward
- 24
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.
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