2548 Kipling Ave
Toronto, Ontario M9V
A 7-storey, 154-unit private rental building built in 1968.
- Property manager
- Golden Equity Properties
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Issues & maintenance
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City bylaw and health cases
43 bylaw investigations at this address since Nov 2024; 12 notices or orders to comply; 5 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 37
- Garbage 2
- Not enough heat 2
- Snow and ice 2
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2026· Order Issued
- An exterior door has a defective locking mechanism. Namely, exit door facing Kipling. (open)
- Exterior door has defective hardware. Namely, exterior door facing Kipling. (open)
- The exterior door is not capable of being locked or otherwise secured from inside the building. Namely, exterior door facing Kipling. (open)
Case 26 244658 PRS 00 IV
- Sep 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued
Case 26 232586 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jun 2026· Closed
- The mechanical ventilation system in the parking or storage garage is not on at all times or otherwise controlled automatically by a carbon monoxide detection system that is located so as to provide full protection.Parking Garage ventilati… (closed)
Case 26 190761 PRS 00 IV
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 180348 PRS 00 IR
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2026· Order Issued
- Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Walls are damaged in the form of missing paint and materials (open)
- The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. Wood flooring appears to be stained and deteriorated (open)
- Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials.Tiling of the wall in the shower appears to be not maintained in good condition. Tiling appears disconnected . Caulking appears to be stained as well (open)
Case 26 183571 PRS 00 IV
- Jun 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Order Issued
Case 26 179151 PRS 00 IR
Show 37 older cases
- May 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Rescheduled
Case 26 163265 PRS 00 IR
- May 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 162959 PRS 00 IR
- May 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 162890 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 151369 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 149501 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Apr 2026· Closed
- Exterior walkway not maintained. (closed)
- Driveway(s) and/or similar areas not maintained. (closed)
Case 26 141906 PRS 00 IV
- Apr 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 140058 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2026
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 26 101621 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 25 257203 HEA 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Not enough heatBylaw· Closed
Case 25 252308 HEA 00 IR
- Nov 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 251497 PRS 00 IR
- Oct 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 247254 PRS 00 IR
- Sep 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 231303 PRS 00 IR
- Aug 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Sep 2025· 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)
- Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (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)
- The property is not being kept free of conditions which may encourage infestation. (closed)
- Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
Case 25 219250 PRS 00 IV
- Aug 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 217555 PRS 00 IR
- Aug 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 208486 PRS 00 IR
- Aug 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 208483 PRS 00 IR
- Aug 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Aug 2025· Closed
- Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Ceiling not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- Floor and/or floor covering not kept free from holes, stains, rubbish and debris. (closed)
Case 25 209080 PRS 00 IV
- Aug 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 205199 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 197561 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
GarbageBylawNotice to comply · Jul 2025· Closed
Case 25 196577 WST 00 IV
- Jul 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 196574 PRS 00 IR
- Jul 2025
GarbageBylaw· Closed
Case 25 196569 WST 00 IR
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jun 2025· Closed
- The ventilation system or unit is not regularly cleaned. (closed)
- The mechanical ventilation system is not capable of completely changing the air in all rooms at least once per hour. (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)
- The supplied facility in or on the property is not kept in a satisfactory working condition. (closed)
- The property is not being kept free of pests. (closed)
- Throughout Dwelling Unit: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not maintained. (closed)
- Materials used for the repair, replacements or painting of the floor(s) and/or its attachments do not have a finish and facing similar to that of the original covering. (closed)
- Interior door is not a good fit in its frame. (closed)
- Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Exterior window or skylight not maintained in good repair. (closed)
- Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. (closed)
- The exterior walls and their components are not being maintained in good repair. (closed)
Case 25 168557 PRS 00 IV
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 164434 PRS 00 IR
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · May 2025· Closed
- Driveway(s) and/or similar areas not maintained. (closed)
Case 25 162906 PRS 00 IV
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 159678 PRS 00 IR
- May 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 159462 PRS 00 IR
- Apr 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 150670 PRS 00 IR
- Feb 2025
Snow and iceBylawNotice to comply · Feb 2025· Closed
Case 25 120637 SNI 00 IV
- Feb 2025
Snow and iceBylaw· Closed
Case 25 120607 SNI 00 IR
- Feb 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 119875 PRS 00 IR
- Jan 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Jan 2025· Closed
- Balcony: Storm or screen door not maintained in good repair. Namely, storm door on balcony. (closed)
- Throughout Dwelling Unit: Interior door(s), frames(s), glass pane(s), and/or hardware not maintained in good repair. Namely, closet doors missing. (closed)
- Floor and/or floor covering not kept free from holes, stains, rubbish and debris. Namely, cracks and hole in hallway floor. (closed)
- Bathroom: Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Namely, missing caulking between bathroom tiles. (closed)
Case 25 105513 PRS 00 IV
- Jan 2025
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 25 102492 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 243100 PRS 00 IR
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylawOrder to comply · Dec 2024· Closed
- Throughout Dwelling Unit: The floor and every appurtenance, surface cover and finish is not reasonably smooth and level. Namely, the loose floor tile by the balcony entrance and bathroom entrance. (closed)
- Throughout Dwelling Unit: Materials used for the repair, replacements or painting of the floor(s) and/or its attachments do not have a finish and facing similar to that of the original covering. Namely, staining on floors in hallway and living room. (closed)
- Wall(s) not maintained free of holes, cracks, damaged and deteriorated materials. Namely, bedroom walls. (closed)
- Bathroom: Repair(s) does not reasonably match existing ceiling(s). Namely, the bathroom ceiling. (closed)
- The ventilation system or unit is not regularly cleaned. Namely, ventilation in bathroom. (closed)
Case 24 246276 PRS 00 IV
- Nov 2024
Repairs and upkeepBylaw· Closed
Case 24 242425 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
7 permits the City has issued at this address since 2000 - repairs, alterations and system work that needed one. Official records, not resident reports.
- Alterations 2
- Balcony repair 1
- Fire and life safety 1
- Plumbing and drains 1
- Heating, cooling and ventilation 1
- Parking garage repair 1
- May 2024
Alterations · Multiple Projects · Permit Issued
Proposal for balcony and garage repairs. Replacement of all gaurdrails and local concrete repair for garage roof slab for an existing apartment buidling.
Permit 24 146115 BLD
- Feb 2024
Balcony repair · Balcony/Guard Repairs · Cancelled
Proposed balcony repairs, replacement of all gaurdrails and local concrete repair for garage roof slab for an existing apartment buidling.
Permit 24 117441 BLD · est. $1,800,000
- Feb 2022
Fire and life safety · Other(FS) · Inspection
Proposal to replace existing standpipe fire pump.
Permit 22 116266 FSU · est. $30,000
- Jan 2020
Plumbing and drains · Building Permit Related(PS) · Cancelled
Plumbing - Proposed interior alterations in unit 310
Permit 20 103375 PLB
- Jan 2020
Heating, cooling and ventilation · Building Permit Related(MS) · Cancelled
HVAC - Proposed interior alterations in unit 310
Permit 20 103375 HVA
- Jan 2020
Alterations · Interior Alterations · Cancelled
Proposal to construct interior alterations to unit 310 to create an additional dwelling unit.
Permit 20 103375 BLD · est. $100,000
Show 1 older permit
- Jun 2013
Parking garage repair · Garage Repair/Reconstruction · Closed
Garage roof slab repair and waterproofing
Permit 13 183569 BLD · est. $400,000
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
68/ 100
Each category is ranked against every other Toronto building on this site: 70 means better than 70% of them.
- Transit67
21.3 departures an hour at the morning peak within 500 m, on 3 routes. Nearest subway or LRT: Mount Olive (6 Finch West Line), 260 m.
- Parks & trees78
28 ha of parkland within 800 m; nearest park 290 m. 240 street trees within 300 m.
- Cycling46
Within 1 km: 0 km of protected lanes, 4.55 km of bike lanes and trails, 0 km of shared routes. 1 Bike Share station within 500 m.
- Schools nearby68
6 public or Catholic schools within 1 km (nearest: St Andrew Catholic Elementary School, 130 m), plus 1 private. Distance only: being near a school does not mean being in its catchment.
- Daily amenities64
Within 1 km: 1 library, 3 community centres, 4 licensed child care centres.
- Road safety80
1 collision 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
Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown
- AssaultAbout typical
Higher than 70 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.4× the city median).
- Break and enterAmong the lowest
Lower than 99 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (37% of the city median).
- RobberyHigher than most
Higher than 82 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.6× the city median).
- Auto theftAbout typical
Higher than 65 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.2× the city median).
- Theft from vehiclesAbout typical
Higher than 68 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (1.2× the city median).
- Theft over $5,000About typical
Lower than 73 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (71% of the city median).
- Bicycle theftLower than most
Lower than 81 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (51% of the city median).
- ShootingsAmong the highest
Higher than 98 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (3.7× the city median).
- HomicideAbout typical
Higher than 51 of every 100 Toronto neighbourhoods (about 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
- Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Service, 17.6 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 (f24.0; au116.0)- 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
- 0
- Registered short-term rentals at this address
- 0
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 | Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown/Thistletown | Etobicoke (North) zone | Toronto region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,342* | $1,491 |
| 1 bed | $1,759 | $1,718 | $1,761 |
| 2 beds | $2,108 | $2,015 | $2,045 |
| 3+ beds | $2,596 | $2,321 | $2,294 |
| All units | $2,182 | $2,047 | $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.
83 / 100City inspection score, October 2025. How buildings are scored
- Type
- Private rental
- Storeys
- 7
- Units
- 154
- Built
- 1968
- Elevators
- 2
- Managed by
- Golden Equity Properties
- Heating
- Hot water
- Air conditioning
- None
- Laundry
- Main floor, 24 HOURS
- Pets
- Allowed - cats & small dogs
- Parking
- Underground garage, garage accessible thru buildg, surface parking
- Visitor parking
- Free
- Bike parking
- 10 outdoor
- Amenities
- Outdoor pool
- Balconies
- Yes
- Smoke-free building
- Yes
- Sprinklers
- Yes
- Cooling room
- No
- Ward
- 1
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Source dataset.
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